Chocolate Nation
Chocolate Nation is a 100% independent private initiative in which a team of chocolate lovers set out to uncover the story behind Belgian chocolate. What did they discover? That there are thousands upon thousands of fans of this delicacy, but that the overarching story behind it had never been told. So Chocolate Nation was created for chocolate fans, by chocolate fans. The goal? To completely immerse Antwerp in Belgian chocolate.
Why did we choose Antwerp as the home base for Chocolate Nation? To answer that, we have to go back many years. It all began with Belgium’s very first chocolate factory, which opened in Antwerp in 1845. To this day, Belgian chocolate is highly regarded worldwide, thanks in part to the craftsmanship of Barry Callebaut. The chocolate maker, which has been based in Wieze since 1911, has mastered the entire craft—from bean to chocolate—for over 100 years. That’s why we chose Barry Callebaut as one of our partners. Of course, many other chocolate brands and artisans are also featured in Chocolate Nation.
Our innovative interactive museum covers an area of about 4,000 m². We needed that space to showcase the rich history of world-famous Belgian chocolate. Chocolate Nation is without a doubt Belgium’s tastiest attraction. Everything—and we mean everything—revolves around Belgian chocolate. With as many flavors of chocolate as there are, there are just as many possibilities within Chocolate Nation.
Come taste, enjoy, and experience it for yourself.
