Schiphol enhances shopping experience in Lounge 1 with the opening of Chocolate House

In the recently renovated Lounge 1, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, together with Lagardère Travel Retail, welcomes a new and flavorful destination: Chocolate House. The 75 m² store offers travelers a luxurious chocolate experience and is part of the broader renewal of the airport’s retail offering.

In addition to international brands such as Lindt, Leonidas, and Godiva, the store also shines a spotlight on Dutch chocolatiers, including Visser Chocolate, De Bonte Koe, and MADAQ. At a unique Pierre Hermé counter, from one of France’s most renowned pastry chefs, travelers can choose from a carefully curated selection of macarons and chocolates. This counter marks the first shop-in-shop of the famous pâtissier in the Netherlands. A handmade chocolate windmill forms the centerpiece of the store, offering a subtle tribute to traditional Dutch craftsmanship.

We want every step through Lounge 1 to surprise and inspire, highlighting both international top brands and distinctive Dutch products. Chocolate House is a perfect example of this, showing how we and our partners are investing in quality and a unique experience at Schiphol.

Arthur Reijnhart, Chief Commercial Officer Schiphol

The store team has been specially trained to offer travelers a personal and high-quality service. Staff members even attended training with Pierre Hermé’s team in Paris to master the finer details of the craft.

With Chocolate House, we demonstrate how our collaboration with Schiphol is focused on creating an even better experience for travelers. Every detail has been considered from the handcrafted Dutch windmill to the expertly trained team to offer travelers a premium and culturally inspired shopping experience.

Bruno Gouisset, CEO Lagardère Travel Retail Netherlands 

Renovated Lounge 1

The opening of Chocolate House underscores the joint commitment of Schiphol and Lagardère Travel Retail to surprise travelers with innovative, world-class concepts. Earlier this year, Today Duty Free, the airport’s largest store and the first realization within the joint venture between Schiphol and Lagardère Travel Retail, was opened. This launch is also part of the large-scale revitalization of Lounge 1, the area where passengers stay after security checks for European flights.

The lounge has been expanded from 19,000 to 24,000 square meters and now features 23 new retail and hospitality concepts. With these developments, Schiphol takes an important step forward in enhancing the quality, diversity, and experience for travelers.