SCHOKO FESTIVAL 2026
October 9–11, 2026
Just once a year—two days filled with enjoyment, learning, and pampering.
10 Years of the Chocolate Hotel
Celebrate with us!
🎉
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Chocolate Hotel, we cordially invite you to join us for our Chocolate Festival with us!
A once-in-a-lifetime experience for all chocolate lovers: Discover the sweet highlights, enjoy exclusive creations, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the festival. For the full experience, we recommend booking our Festival Pass with 2 nights’ accommodation! This package includes exclusive events such as Tea Time and dinner, a surprise in your room, and a great value-for-money deal.
Experience a weekend that couldn't be any more chocolatey!
Book rooms and events separately, or grab one of our limited-edition festival passes, which includes accommodation, both evening events, a chocolate-themed tea time, a welcome gift in your room, and a cocoa ceremony!
Here is an overview of the entire process:
Friday, October 9
- *3:00 PM Chocolate Tea Time (FestivalPass only)
- *6:30 p.m. 6-course dinner by Christian & Sabrina
, with wine pairings by Patrick
All events marked with an * are included in the festival pass
Saturday, October 10
- 9:00 a.m. Yoga & Chocolate with Ricarda
- 9:00 a.m. Mini Chocolate Spa Retreat
- *11:30 a.m. Chocolate tasting with Patrick von Vacano
- 12:30 p.m. Chocolate Workshop with Sabrina from Original Beans
- *3:00 PM Cocoa Ceremony – Make and enjoy traditional drinking chocolate
- 4:00 p.m. Wine & Chocolate with Patrick von Vacano
- *7:00 p.m. Kitchen Party with the Alsterperlen
All events marked with an * are included in the festival pass
Sunday, October 11
- 9 a.m.: Yoga & Chocolate with Ricarda
The excitement for the 2027 Chocolate Festival is really starting to build now! :)
The Festival Pass
Get one of our limited-edition festival passes now!
- 2 nights' stay in the room category of your choice
- A chocolate welcome gift in the room
- Chocolatey Tea Time
- Cacao Ceremony: Make your own 100% drinking chocolate!
- Kitchen Party with the Alsterperlen: culinary highlights, including drinks, until midnight
- 1× 6-course dinner experience, “Cocoa and Chocolate: New Perspectives,” including wine or non-alcoholic beverages
- Chocolate-themed breakfast buffet featuring fresh egg dishes, freshly squeezed orange juice, house-made chocolate spread, chocolate granola, and more
- Access to the Chocolate Spa: large pool, 2 saunas, and infrared benches
Bonus:
- 15% off when you book additional festival events
Kitchen Party with the Alster Pearls 🍫
Saturday, October 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Get ready for:
🍴 Extraordinary culinary delights featuring cocoa, with a variety of dishes served fresh from the kitchen, grilled outdoors, from the chocolate atelier, and much more!
🍸Unique drinks and great wines
🎶 A phenomenal atmosphere with live music by the Alsterperlen
🌭 A midnight snack to make you feel good
In a nutshell:
Can I book rooms and events separately?
Yes! You can book rooms and events separately or secure one of our limited-edition festival passes.
What's included in the limited-edition festival pass?
The festival pass with accommodation includes:
- both evening events
- Chocolatey Tea Time
- Welcome in the room
- Cacao Ceremony
- 15% off other events
Does half-board accommodation include this?
Yes – half-board is included in the Festival Pass. On the first evening, it takes the form of a 6-course dinner, and on the second evening, it takes the form of our kitchen party.