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A hostess explains the finesse of the production of the strong Appenzeller cheese in the visitor gallery in German, English and French. One thing is certain, however: She does not reveal the secret of the herbal brine.
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When: daily at the hour, by advance booking
Entry with guided tour - Price per person (advance booking required):
Individual guided tours for elementary school grades
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When: daily at the hour, by advance booking
Entry with guided tour - Price per person (advance booking required):
Small classes (up to 14 people)
CHF 110.-
School classes from 15 to 30 people
CHF 7.50
School trips from 31 to 40 people
CHF 6.50
School trips from 41 to 50 people
CHF 5.50
Duration: 1 hour
Content School Fee: Guided tour, 5 pieces of cheese to try, Appenzeller herbal ice tea, an exercice about Culture & Cheese
Recommendation:
Lunch with the whole class in the cheese diary: Cheese macaroni and onions with French fries incl. a glass of syrup for CHF 11.- per person.
Entdecke das Käseland Schweiz mit dem Schweizer Käse Pass und profitiere von Vorteilen in fünf Schaukäsereien. Die Reise zu den gekennzeichneten Schaukäsereien führt entlang der Grand Tour of Switzerland durch die typischen Käseregionen der Schweiz.
Auf der Suche nach einem unvergesslichen Erlebnis?
Ob Weihnachtsanlass, Mitarbeiter- oder Kundengeschenk. Die Appenzeller Schaukäserei bietet ein grosses Angebot an unvergesslichen Gruppenaktivitäten. Aber nicht nur - auch für Geschenke sind den Möglichkeiten keine Grenzen gesetzt. Sehr gerne stellen wir Ihnen eine unverbindliche Offerte zusammen und beraten Sie gerne.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Kontaktaufnahme.
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Hier geht`s zum Kontaktformular. Oder rufen Sie uns einfach an. Kontaktformular [PDF]
Make your own cheese here.
In the 400-year-old Alpine hut of the Appenzeller folklore museum in Stein, groups of two to about 30 people can have their self-made cheese as they did in the past. They help you make the cheese in copper vats over the wood fire. Mutschli matures over eight weeks before we send it to you.
Cheese in the past - cheese today
Experience one day between tradition and modernity.
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Cheese stands over open fire in Stein AR [Appenzell Ausserrhoden] in contrast to modern production technology. Experience one day between tradition and modernity: including making your own cheese and admission to the Appenzeller folklore museum, a guided tour of Appenzeller cheese factory and Appenzeller cheese tasting. s soon as your Mutschli has developed its full aroma, it will be sent to you by post.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, advance booking required Duration: around 3 hours Times: mornings from 9.45 am – 12.30 pm
09.45 – 11.00 am in the folklore museum: Make your own cheese
11.00 am – 12.00 pm in the cheese factory: Guided tour
12.00 – 12.30 pm in the cheese factory: Appenzeller cheese tasting
afternoons 1:00 – 4:00 pm
1.00 – 2:00 pm in the cheese factory: Guided tour
2.00 – 2:30 pm in the cheese factory: Appenzeller cheese tasting
2.45 – 4.00 pm in the folklore museum: Make your own cheese Costs:
per person for groups of 10-14 persons
CHF 75.00
per person for groups of 15- max. 30 persons
CHF 54.00
small groups
upon request
Further information is available at the Appenzeller cheese factory.
First, make your own cheese and then satisfy your hunger.
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First you will produce your own cheese in the Appenzeller folklore museum chalet hut, and then you will be able to satisfy your hunger in Höckli at the Appenzeller cheese factory with self-made, original Appenzeller Chäshörnli (macaroni cheese): including self-made cheese in the quaint alpine hut, admission, cheese shop, cheese factory salad, Chäshörnli us em Chessi [cheese speciality] and apple sauce.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, advance booking required Duration: around 3 hours Times:
Sie wollten schon immer mal Ihren eigenen Käse herstellen und wissen, was hinter diesem Handwerk steckt?
Wie wird eigentlich aus Milch Käse? Und was macht den Käse so würzig? Erfahren Sie von unserer Käserin alles über das 1x1 beim Käseherstellen und arbeiten Sie selbst mit. Von dem Einlaben, den Bruch schneiden, über das Erhitzen bis hin zum Abfüllen und Affinieren mit Gewürzen sind Sie hautnah mit dabei. Und das Beste: den Frischkäse dürfen Sie anschliessend mit nach Hause nehmen.
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Wann: auf Voranmeldung Dauer: rund 90 Minuten bis 2 Stunden Teilnehmerzahl: bis 50 Personen
Kosten:
Pro Person CHF 7.50 plus Gruppenpauschale von
CHF 100.00 4 - 15 Personen
CHF 150.00 16 - 30 Personen
CHF 170.00 31 - 40 Personen
CHF 200.00 41 - 50 Personen
Hinweis zum Angebot:
• Dauer ca. 1½ - 2 Stunden
• Gruppen ab 16 Personen nur in Verbindung mit einer Konsumation im Restaurant
• Für Gruppen ab 16 Personen ohne Verpflegung empfehlen wir eine Buchung “Selber käsen” im Appenzeller Volkskundemuseum
Take part in cheese production, help, stir, taste the whey and the cream cheese.
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At the time of your arrival, the cheese maker prepares the milk up to the thickening time. Then, the exciting part of cheese making begins. This part takes about 1 hour. The guests stir, taste the whey and the cream cheese. When the cheese is in the moulds, it is possible to make your own cheese labels. The maturing time of the cheese is about 8 weeks. As soon as your Mutschli has developed its full aroma, it will be sent to you by post.
When: Tuesday to Sunday, advance booking required Duration: around 1 hour Costs: Flat rate from CHF 390.00
Before or after a guided tour or simply like this: Our delicious Appenzeller cheese specialities are always available. Our tasting sessions and cheese aperitifs can be booked from 9:00 to 11:30 am and from 2:00 pm until evening.
Appenzeller cheese tasting
Test the five most popular varieties of Appenzeller cheese with bread.
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When: Daily, advance booking required (for more than 10 people) Duration: At least 30 minutes Costs: CHF 9.00 per person
Not only is there much to experience in the Appenzeller cheese factory, but also in the entire region. That is why we have put together various package deals with our partners from Appenzellerland.
Appenzeller fondue cooking course
Would you like to create and enjoy creative fondues from ground up together with friends in a cosy atmosphere?
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Then you have the big and free choice with us! You put together your own fondue mix at the cheese counter, select the desired ingredients and cook your own fondue directly at your table with one of our expert hosts. Bookable for 6 persons and more When: daily, advance reservation necessary Duration: about 45 minutes (without meal time) Cost: from CHF 36.00 per person
Note:
You can enjoy this offer daily à la carte in our restaurant for the price of CHF 29 per person, even without professional guidance.
The cheese dairy team is looking forward to welcome you!
Learn more about the production of the strongest cheese in Switzerland during a tour of the Appenzeller cheese factory.
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After touring the Appenzeller cheese factory, you will find the secret recipe during the following lunch with cheese cake and green salad. Afterwards, we continue on a secret mission to the production plant of the Appenzeller Alpenbitter. A tour of the production as well as a tasting may reveal their herbal secret - maybe.
When: Daily, reservation necessary, available from 6 persons Duration: 5 hours Schedule:
11.00 - 12.00 Guided tour through the Appenzell show cheese dairy
12.00 - 13.30 Lunch
13.30 - 14.00 Drive to Appenzell with private Vehicle (Organized by the group)
14.00 - 15.00 Guided tour through Appenzeller Alpenbitter factory
15.00 - 15.30 Degustation
Languages: D/F/E Costs: Starting from CHF 25.00 per person
Two Swiss secrets will be revealed on this day with an adventure tour in Maestranis Chocolarium and a guided tour in the Appenzeller cheese dairy.
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Two Swiss secrets will be revealed on this day with an adventure tour in Maestranis Chocolarium and a guided tour in the Appenzeller cheese dairy.
In the morning, enjoy an individual journey through Maestranis Chocolate Factory of Luck. Discover the live production and eat a lot of chocolate. At lunchtime, the culinary journey moves to the Appenzellerland for a guided tour in the Appenzeller cheese dairy. There you will eat your lunch: cheesecake with lettuce.
For your enjoyment at home we will give you 200g Appenzeller cheese and 300g finest Swiss chocolate in the luggage.
Further information about the chocolate world of experience: chocolarium.ch
When: From Monday to Friday, reservation necessary, bookable for 15 people or more Duration: 4 hours. Schedule:
10:00 - 11:00 Individual tour through Maestrani's Chocolarium
11:00 - 11:45 Individual journey to Stein AR
11:45 - 13:00 Lunch at the Appenzeller cheese dairy
13:00 - 14:00 Guided tour through the visitors' gallery
Costs: CHF 45 per person for groups of 15 people or more
An exciting day awaits you in Appenzellerland: Visit the Appenzeller cheese factory and then get a fantastic view from the Hohen Kasten.
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Guided tour and lunch in the Appenzeller cheese factory (cheese cake with green salad), cable car trip to the Hoher Kasten and back, coffee and cake with a fantastic view in the self-service restaurant (depending on availability in the revolving restaurant).
When: April to January daily, advance booking necessary, bookable from 6 people Duration: 5 hours. Schedule:
11:00 - 12:00 Guided tour through the Appenzell show cheese dairy
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch at the Appenzeller cheese dairy
13:30 - 14:00 Individual trip to Brülisau AI (Organized by the group)
14:00 - 14:15 Upward journey with the gondola Hoher Kasten
14:15 - 15:45 Coffee and cake at the summit
16:00 - 16:15 Downhill to Brülisau Costs: Starting from CHF 54.00 per person
Get to know the specialities of Appenzellerland and follow the trail of the renowned Appenzeller.
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Included in the price is the guided tour through the Appenzeller cheese factory, the cable car trip to Kronberg and return, with lunch (Gontner Brotsüppli (bread soup, ), Appenzeller Siedwurst (boiled sausage) or Schüblig (raw sausage) with Chäshörnli (macaroni cheese) and apple sauce, dessert) and guided tour at 1,663 m above sea level. with a fantastic view of the Alpstein and a visit to the Appenzeller Alpenbitter factory.
When: Daily, reservation necessary Duration: Whole day (5 - 6 hours) Costs: CHF 68.50 per person for groups of 15 or more people Further information and registration:Directly from Kronberg
Appenzeller pride: Biber, cheese, wood
Enjoy one day in Appenzell and experience some of the ancient traditions close up.
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In the Appenzellerland, traditions are still practised with pride. Appenzeller qualities are proven and given to you: First, at the cheese factory, where you prepare Appenzeller Chäshörnli (macaroni cheese) in a team, which is a real feast with apple sauce and cheese.
So fortify yourself with the handwork. Under the supervision of the master baker, you will make your own delicious Biber. And while the sweet speciality turns golden brown in the oven, move on to the master cooper. He will introduce you to traditional woodcraft and help you with advice and resources when you carve your own wooden board. After this eventful day, you can be justifiably proud of yourself. You are almost a true Appenzeller.
Group size: From 10 - 30 persons Duration: Whole day Price: Starting from CHF 100.00 per person Further information and bookings: directly from Appenzellerland Tourismus
The source of the secret
You have never been so close to the secret of Appenzeller cheese: After a walk through the cheese factory, enjoy a guided tour through the organic herb garden with a wonderful view of the Alpstein.
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During a guided tour of the Appenzeller cheese factory, you will learn about the production of the strongest cheese in Switzerland. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious lunch (cheese flan with green salad), before you start the journey to Appenzell.
After a short walk from the car park, you are amongst the Appenzeller organic herbs at the source of the secret. Enjoy a guided tour through the organic herb garden with a view of the Alpstein, the village of Appenzell and the Säntis at 900m above sea level. Learn all about the 30 varieties, which are specially planted for Appenzeller cheese, Appenzeller Alpenbitter and the source of Goba mineral water. Before your journey home, you will receive a herbal gift as a memento.
When:Monday to Friday from May until the end of September, reservation necessary, bookable for 15 people or more. Duration: 4 hours Languages: D/E/F Schedule:
11.00 - 12.00 Guided tour through the Appenzell show cheese dairy
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch (cheesecake with leaf salad)
13.00 - 13.30 Individual journey to Appenzell (Organized by the group)
13.30 - 15.00 Tour at the Appenzeller Bio-Herbal Garden Cost: Starting from CHF 40 per person
You have never been so close to the secret of Appenzeller cheese: After a walk through the cheese factory, enjoy a guided tour through the organic herb garden with a wonderful view of the Alpstein.
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During a guided tour of the Appenzeller cheese factory, you will learn about the production of the strongest cheese in Switzerland. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious cheese tasting, before you start the journey to Appenzell.
After a short walk from the car park, you are amongst the Appenzeller organic herbs at the source of the secret. Enjoy a guided tour through the organic herb garden with a view of the Alpstein, the village of Appenzell and the Säntis at 900m above sea level. Learn all about the 30 varieties, which are specially planted for Appenzeller cheese, Appenzeller Alpine Bitters and the source of Goba mineral water. Before your journey home, you will receive a herbal gift as a memento.
When: Monday to Friday from May until the end of September, reservation necessary, bookable for 15 people or more. Duration: 4 hours Languages: D/E/F Schedule:
14.00 - 15.00 Guided tour of the Appenzeller cheese show dairy.
15.00 - 15.30 Appenzeller cheese tasting
15.30 - 16.00 Individual trip to Appenzell (Organized by the group)
16.00 - 17.30 Tour at the Appenzeller Bio-Herbal Garden Cost: starting from CHF 38 per person
Plan your events, seminars and celebrations with us.
Celebrate with your family, with your employees or your friends in the Appenzeller cheese factory and let yourself be pampered. our group offers [PDF]
Events and festivals
With us, you can enjoy Appenzellerland and the Appenzeller cheese factory, along with everything that is part of it. Whether with or without a supporting program, we can organise your weddings, family celebrations or other events according to your needs and wishes.
In one of our five small, discreet rooms, away from everyday hectic life, your seminars are simply quieter, more interesting and more creative. Before and after the seminar, you can enjoy market-fresh dishes, cheese specialities and delicious creations from predominantly regional produce in the restaurant.
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