Chocolate enjoyment and adventure: Seniors travel to Styria!

Chocolate enjoyment and adventure: Seniors travel to Styria!

On June 18, 2025, the Senior Union Rottal-Inn undertook an exciting two-day trip to the picturesque Styria. The first stop led the group to Riegersburg, where the impressive fortress was waiting for it. After a hearty snack, the visit to Zotter's chocolate world was due, a place that reveals everything about the creation and processing of chocolate. As the PNP are carried out from the processing of the cocoa beans to the finished chocolate directly in the house. These include roasting, grinding, rolling and conching - everything in small batches and carefully tailored to the respective cocoa.

Zotter’s chocolate world is a highlight for every chocolate lover heart. With around 220 employees who are employed there, the sweet craft is very important here. Visitors can not only experience production up close, but also cost themselves. In this place everything revolves around the enjoyment and variety of chocolate.

an interactive experience for everyone

The world of experience not only offers captivating insights into chocolate production, but also the possibility of virtually and interactively immersing them in the world of chocolate. Background information for production is presented in an entertaining way. The zotter adventure world is not barrier-free; Special roller tours are offered for people in a wheelchair, which include the cocoa cinema and a station in the foyer with a special tasting of cocoa beans, chocolate and chocolates.

There are also tips for families with small children: A sling is recommended because strollers in the foyer or in the cloakroom have to be parked. Important information for allergy sufferers emphasize that allergens can be present in the products, even if they are not on the list of ingredients. Dogs can also be brought with them - protected dog huts are available in the so -called "Hunzdorf".

a day full of fun and enjoyment

The attractions of the Zotter experience world is also the edible zoo, which ensures 27 hectares for relaxation and nature experiences. Here, visitors can romp on an adventure playground, become active in the Motoric Park or try out the farm golf course. The organic sausage stand with freshly prepared dishes that are cooked with solar energy, as well as other organic delicacies from the zoo. According to the website of Family vacation Styria can acquire guests as part of the GenussCard, which is not valid on Monday to Friday, but is not valid on Saturday.

Overall, the trip to the Zotter experience world not only offers a sweet journey of discovery, but also plenty of space for fun and relaxation. The Senior Union Rottal-Inn chose a perfect goal here that caused great enthusiasm for all the Dorch involved.