The Appenzeller® show dairy is located in Stein AR, in the heart of Appenzellerland. It offers an experience exhibition that also provides information about Appenzell customs and traditions. You can watch the art of cheese-making and smell the typical herbs. You won't find out the secret of making the spiciest cheese in Switzerland, but you can put together your own herbal blend. For children there is a children's playground and the house mouse "Chäsli Jakob".
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The Appenzeller® show dairy is located in Stein AR, in the heart of Appenzellerland. It offers an experience exhibition that also provides information about Appenzell customs and traditions. You can watch the art of cheese-making and smell the typical herbs. You won't find out the secret of making the spiciest cheese in Switzerland, but you can put together your own herbal blend. For children there is a children's playground and the house mouse "Chäsli Jakob".
The Appenzeller® show dairy in Stein AR takes you on a journey through the Appenzellerland. You will see the craftsmanship of Appenzeller® cheese, tradition and customs.
per person
from CHF 116
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from CHF 79
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from CHF 101
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from CHF 750
You travel by coach to the spectacular Rhine Falls. Europe's largest waterfall offers an unforgettable spectacle. Afterwards, you visit the Chocolarium and the Appenzeller cheese dairy.
You travel comfortably by coach from Zurich to the Chocolarium in Flawil. After the chocolate factory tour, the journey continues to the Appenzeller Cheese Demonstration and the picturesque village of Appenzell.
Travel through Zurich in the open-top panoramic bus. Afterwards, the tour continues in a regular coach to the Chocolarium and the Appenzeller cheese showcase.
Discover the Abbey Library of St. Gallen, the village of Appenzell, and the Appenzell cheese dairy on a guided tour. You’ll travel through Eastern Switzerland by train, mountain railway, and public transport.
The Appenzeller® show dairy in Stein AR takes you on a journey through the Appenzellerland. You will see the craftsmanship of Appenzeller® cheese, tradition and customs.
+ Cheese production: daily until 15:00
The Appenzeller® show dairy in Stein AR takes you on a journey through the Appenzellerland. You will see the craftsmanship of Appenzeller® cheese, tradition and customs.
+ Cheese production: daily until 15:00
per person
from CHF 116
per person
from CHF 79
per person
from CHF 101
per person
from CHF 750
You travel by coach to the spectacular Rhine Falls. Europe's largest waterfall offers an unforgettable spectacle. Afterwards, you visit the Chocolarium and the Appenzeller cheese dairy.
+ Changes to travel times may occur due to weather, traffic, or cultural events
You travel comfortably by coach from Zurich to the Chocolarium in Flawil. After the chocolate factory tour, the journey continues to the Appenzeller Cheese Demonstration and the picturesque village of Appenzell.
Travel through Zurich in the open-top panoramic bus. Afterwards, the tour continues in a regular coach to the Chocolarium and the Appenzeller cheese showcase.
+ Changes due to weather, traffic, or cultural events possible
Discover the Abbey Library of St. Gallen, the village of Appenzell, and the Appenzell cheese dairy on a guided tour. You’ll travel through Eastern Switzerland by train, mountain railway, and public transport.
+ Bring along comfortable shoes, a camera, and weather-appropriate clothing. + If you don't have a Swiss Travel Pass and need help buying your ticket, the provider can assist you.
Tickets for Appenzeller® show dairy differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | PriceCHF 13per person | PriceCHF 79per person | PriceCHF 101per person | PriceCHF 116per person | PriceCHF 750per person |
| Rating | Rating4.6 / 518 Reviews | Rating3.0 / 51 Reviews | Rating5.0 / 51 Reviews | ||
| Popularity | Popularity200+ bookings | Popularity1 booked | Popularity2 booked | ||
| Duration | Duration6 hr | Duration8 hr | Duration9 hr 30 min | Duration10 hr | |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointAppenzeller Schaukäserei, Dorf 711, 9063 Stein | Meeting pointBusbahnhof Zürich Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich | Meeting pointBusbahnhof Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich | Meeting pointBusbahnhof Sihlquai, Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich | Meeting pointZürich Hauptbahnhof (bitte vereinbare den genauen Treffpunkt nach der Buchung mit dem Anbieter) |
| Languages | LanguagesChinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish | LanguagesEnglish | LanguagesEnglish | LanguagesEnglish | LanguagesGerman, French, Italian, English, Arabic |
| Provider | ProviderAppenzeller® Schaukäserei | ProviderKeytours SA | ProviderKeytours SA | ProviderKeytours SA | ProviderSwiss D Tours |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before |
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The Appenzell show dairy is an exciting excursion destination for cheese lovers and offers a comprehensive experience of traditional cheese production in the Appenzell region. It provides information about the art of cheese-making, the way of life of the people of Appenzell and the beauty of the Appenzellerland.
There is a nice playground for children with swings, a trampoline, a see-saw, a turntable and a large cheese house with a climbing wall. There is also a slide here. The house mouse "Chäsli Jakob" accompanies the children through the exhibition "Appenzeller - on the trail of the best-kept secret". It tells of its adventures in Appenzellerland.
You will see the entire process of traditional cheese production. But you won't be able to uncover the secret of Switzerland's spiciest cheese. However, you will smell the spicy herbs everywhere. And you can put together your own herbal blend to take home with you.
There are German labels in the exhibition. If required, you can download a guide onto your cell phone using an app, which translates these labels into eight languages. Good Wi-Fi ensures that this works well everywhere in the cheese dairy. An animated film in production alternates between German and English.
You get an insight into the production process and the cheese vat in which the cheese is mixed. The tour also includes a look into the cheese cellar, where up to 12,500 wheels of cheese are stored.
At the Appenzeller Show Dairy, you can take a look at Appenzell right at the start of your tour. A telescope lets you see in 360°. The lifestyle, customs, and traditions of the people are showcased to visitors. You’ll receive lots of interesting facts while enjoying typical natural sounds from the region in the background.
The restaurant “Höckli” offers not just cheese but also other traditional dishes from Appenzell. With its cozy wooden decor, you’ll feel right at home here. The restaurant serves warm meals all day long. Every Sunday morning, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet. In the cheese kitchen at the “Kessi” restaurant, groups can even try their hand at making traditional Chäshörnli under guidance. Another restaurant, called “Marktplatz”, has the largest space.
In the specialty shop, you’ll find more than 80 types of cheese at the open counter. But you can also buy other traditional products from the Appenzellerland here.
You will find the show dairy in Stein AR. The village is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
The easiest way to get there is via St. Gallen, followed by a Postbus ride to Stein. The Postbus takes about 15 minutes from St. Gallen to the village.
You can also drive via St. Gallen. However, you can also drive directly from the highway via Gossau via Herisau to Stein.
The Appenzell show dairy is an exciting excursion destination for cheese lovers and offers a comprehensive experience of traditional cheese production in the Appenzell region. It provides information about the art of cheese-making, the way of life of the people of Appenzell and the beauty of the Appenzellerland.
There is a nice playground for children with swings, a trampoline, a see-saw, a turntable and a large cheese house with a climbing wall. There is also a slide here. The house mouse "Chäsli Jakob" accompanies the children through the exhibition "Appenzeller - on the trail of the best-kept secret". It tells of its adventures in Appenzellerland.
You will see the entire process of traditional cheese production. But you won't be able to uncover the secret of Switzerland's spiciest cheese. However, you will smell the spicy herbs everywhere. And you can put together your own herbal blend to take home with you.
There are German labels in the exhibition. If required, you can download a guide onto your cell phone using an app, which translates these labels into eight languages. Good Wi-Fi ensures that this works well everywhere in the cheese dairy. An animated film in production alternates between German and English.
You get an insight into the production process and the cheese vat in which the cheese is mixed. The tour also includes a look into the cheese cellar, where up to 12,500 wheels of cheese are stored.
At the Appenzeller Show Dairy, you can take a look at Appenzell right at the start of your tour. A telescope lets you see in 360°. The lifestyle, customs, and traditions of the people are showcased to visitors. You’ll receive lots of interesting facts while enjoying typical natural sounds from the region in the background.
The restaurant “Höckli” offers not just cheese but also other traditional dishes from Appenzell. With its cozy wooden decor, you’ll feel right at home here. The restaurant serves warm meals all day long. Every Sunday morning, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet. In the cheese kitchen at the “Kessi” restaurant, groups can even try their hand at making traditional Chäshörnli under guidance. Another restaurant, called “Marktplatz”, has the largest space.
In the specialty shop, you’ll find more than 80 types of cheese at the open counter. But you can also buy other traditional products from the Appenzellerland here.
You will find the show dairy in Stein AR. The village is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.
The easiest way to get there is via St. Gallen, followed by a Postbus ride to Stein. The Postbus takes about 15 minutes from St. Gallen to the village.
You can also drive via St. Gallen. However, you can also drive directly from the highway via Gossau via Herisau to Stein.
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