Discover the mystery of Appenzeller® cheese
Go behind the scenes and learn more about Appenzell’s traditions and how Switzerland’s tastiest cheese is produced.
GUIDED TOURS
Would you like to know exactly how Appenzeller® cheese is made and what the secret is? Then book a guided tour. Our guides explains the finer points of the production of tasty Appenzeller® cheese in the visitors’ gallery in German, English or French. One thing is for sure though – she will not divulge the secret of the herbal blend!
PUBLIC GUIDED TOURS IN GERMAN
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 2.00 pm there is a public guided tour in German for our individual guests. Registration is not necessary. The number of participants is limited.
Public guided tours
When:
every Wednesday and Sunday
at 2.00 pm
Duration:
1 hour
Prices
Adults
CHF 13.00
Apprentices, students, persons with disabilities
CHF 12.00
Children
CHF 8.00
Groups of more than seven are requested to make a separate booking for a customised guided tour.
GUIDED TOUR FOR GROUPS
Expert guided tour through time, space and history of Appenzell® cheese production.
Customised tours for groups
When:
daily on the hour, by appointment
Duration:
1 hour
Admission with guided tour
Price per person (advance reservation necessary):
Small groups (up to 6 persons)
flat rate
CHF 150.00
Small groups (from 7 to 15 persons)
flat rate
CHF 180.00
Groups from 16 to 40 persons
CHF 12.00
Groups from 41 persons
CHF 11.00
OFFERS FOR SCHOOLS
School excursion
Introduce your pupils to a slice of Swiss heritage and the art of cheesemaking. A school trip to the Appenzeller dairy presents pupils with a wealth of information about the history and production of Appenzeller® cheese, as well as about traditions and customs in Appenzellerland.
School excursion
Customised guided tour for primary school as well as official youth clubs.
When:
daily on the hour, by appointment
Duration:
1 hour
Schools rate*
Price per person (advance booking necessary):
Small groups (up to 15 persons)
Flat rate
CHF 125.00
School groups of 16 to 50 persons
CHF 8.00
School groups of 51 persons
CHF 7.00
*School rate includes:
interactive guided tour, Möckli cheese-tasting session, Appenzeller iced herbal tea, «Culture & cheese» fact sheet (grades 1– 6)
Accompanying persons are also admitted at the school rate.