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Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
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Starting pointTrauffer, Holzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
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Trauffer world of experience
The Trauffer World of Experience presents the traditional craftsmanship of carved wooden cows & Co. in Hofstetten near Brienz. The Trauffer family has been making sustainable toys and souvenirs from lime wood since 1938. In the world of experience, you have the opportunity to learn more about the history, tradition and sustainable production on an individual tour through the "Kuhniversum". You can spontaneously decide to carve or paint a cow yourself.
The Trauffer World of Experience presents the traditional craftsmanship of carved wooden cows & Co. in Hofstetten near Brienz. The Trauffer family has been making sustainable toys and souvenirs from lime wood since 1938. In the world of experience, you have the opportunity to learn more about the history, tradition and sustainable production on an individual tour through the "Kuhniversum". You can spontaneously decide to carve or paint a cow yourself.
Opening hours
Open today- Mon10:00–18:00
- Tue10:00–18:00
- Wed10:00–18:00
- Thu10:00–18:00
- Fri10:00–18:00
- Sat10:00–18:00
- Sun10:00–18:00
Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
5.06 reviewsOfficial ticketYou will learn all about the iconic wooden cow on an adventure tour. You can even spontaneously decide to carve a cow yourself.
- Go on the tour and find out all about the wooden cow
- Carve a cow yourself (from 12 years)
- Paint a cow (children and adults)
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Starting pointTrauffer, Holzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
fromCHF 15per person
fromCHF 15per person
Check availabilityGuided tours
- Trauffer factory tour for groups
Trauffer factory tour for groups
Hofstetten bei Brienzper person
from CHF 30
Trauffer factory tour for groups
Guided toursTake a look behind the scenes at the Trauffer children's dream factory in Brienz on this guided tour. You will see how the wooden animals are produced sustainably and with a great deal of traditional craftsmanship.
- A look behind the scenes at the wood factory
- Watch how the wooden animals are made
- Marvel at the large proportion of traditional craftsmanship
Duration1 hr
Free cancellationFree up to 168 hours before
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointHolzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
fromCHF 30per person
fromCHF 30per person
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Ticket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
5.06 reviewsTicketsYou will learn all about the iconic wooden cow on an adventure tour. You can even spontaneously decide to carve a cow yourself.
- Go on the tour and find out all about the wooden cow
- Carve a cow yourself (from 12 years)
- Paint a cow (children and adults)
Important information
Inclusions
- Experience tour through the adventure world
Important information
+ Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition or on the tour + Minimum age for carving: 12 years
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointTrauffer, Holzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
fromCHF 15per person
fromCHF 15per person
Check availabilityTicket Kuhniversum Trauffer World of Experience
5.06 reviewsTicketsYou will learn all about the iconic wooden cow on an adventure tour. You can even spontaneously decide to carve a cow yourself.
- Go on the tour and find out all about the wooden cow
- Carve a cow yourself (from 12 years)
- Paint a cow (children and adults)
Important information
Inclusions
- Experience tour through the adventure world
Important information
+ Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition or on the tour + Minimum age for carving: 12 years
Free cancellationFree up to 24 hours before
Meeting pointTrauffer, Holzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
fromCHF 15per person
fromCHF 15per person
Check availabilityGuided tours1 Offers
- Trauffer factory tour for groups
Trauffer factory tour for groups
Hofstetten bei Brienzper person
from CHF 30
Trauffer factory tour for groups
Guided toursTake a look behind the scenes at the Trauffer children's dream factory in Brienz on this guided tour. You will see how the wooden animals are produced sustainably and with a great deal of traditional craftsmanship.
- A look behind the scenes at the wood factory
- Watch how the wooden animals are made
- Marvel at the large proportion of traditional craftsmanship
Important information
Inclusions
- 1:00 hour guided tour of the Trauffer factory
Important information
+ Minimum age: 12 years
Duration1 hrs
Free cancellationFree up to 168 hours before
LanguagesGerman
Meeting pointHolzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz
fromCHF 30per person
fromCHF 30per person
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| Price | PriceCHF 15per person | PriceCHF 30per person |
| Rating | Rating5.0 / 56 Reviews | |
| Popularity | Popularity39 booked | |
| Duration | Duration1 hr | |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointTrauffer, Holzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz | Meeting pointHolzkuhplatz 1, 3858 Hofstetten bei Brienz |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman | |
| Provider | ProviderTrauffer Erlebniswelt | ProviderTrauffer Erlebniswelt |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 168 hours before |
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7 Highlights of the Trauffer World of Experience
- The Trauffer World of Experience provides information about the history of the family business.
- Countless wooden cows in different colors and other animals made of wood delight visitors in the hall of mirrors.
- You can watch how a new cow is carved "in an instant". If you like, you can carve a cow yourself and then paint it.
- In the adventure world, you can find out how sustainable toys are made and where the raw materials come from.
- You can also enjoy the music of company owner Marc Trauffer as a musician on the experience tour. The "Alpentainer" sings about the "Müeh mit de Chüeh" and more.
- Two restaurants offer visitors home-made delicacies. There is also the Raclette-Huusli, built from 100 old windows.
- Carving and painting courses are offered in the Trauffer Erlebniswelt for groups of 15 or more.
What awaits you in the Trauffer World of Experience
The Trauffer World of Experience takes you on a journey through the world of Swiss craftsmanship and tradition. You can discover the fascinating history of Trauffer wooden toys and gain an insight into how they are made by hand. And you can also get creative yourself.
Tour of the Trauffer world of experience
A tour of the Trauffer World of Experience begins on the 1st floor. You will pass through the following rooms and stations:
- History, tradition and sustainable production: some "Vogelhüsli" contain answers to common questions such as "Who founded the Trauffer company?" or "Who invented the wooden cow?" etc. Questions are answered both analog and digitally.
- Experience craftsmanship live: Watch a craftsman carve a wooden cow out of a piece of wood in no time.
- Get creative yourself: You can spontaneously book the carving and/or painting of a wooden cow.
- Take a look behind the scenes: The "Alpentainer" Marc A. Trauffer shows you his favorite guitar and excerpts from his concerts.
- Walk through the hall of mirrors: A hallway of mirrors hangs seemingly full of different colored Trauffer wooden cows and is great for taking great photos or videos for Instagram & Co.
Guided tours through the Trauffer Holzfabrik
Guided tours of the Trauffer Holzfabrik next door are available for groups of 15 or more and last around an hour. Smaller groups can also come, but pay a flat rate. During the tour, you will gain an insight into the production process and learn how the various toys are made.
Workshops in the Trauffer world of experience
Groups of 15 people can book cow carving and painting courses at Trauffer. There is also a flat rate for smaller groups. A workshop lasts 1:30 hours and includes the carving and painting of a cow.
Restaurants of the Trauffer World of Experience
The Trauffer Erlebniswelt has two restaurants and the Raclette-Huusli. Marc A. Trauffer named the restaurants after his grandparents, who founded Trauffer Holzspielwaren AG in 1938.
Alfred's
Alfred's is an à la carte restaurant that uses regional products and promises quality. The restaurant, which is open daily, also has a charcoal grill. Table reservations are recommended.
Rosa's
Rosa's is a self-service bistro with its own bakery. In addition to indoor seating, there is also outdoor seating, conveniently right next to the children's playground.
Raclette-Huusli
The unheated Raclette-Huusli is an area designed by the Trauffer employees themselves and made from 100 old windows. There are two round raclette tables with a grill over an open fire in the middle. You can fry your bacon or sausage here and melt your own cheese.
Bretterhotel Trauffer
The Bretterhotel is a cozy hotel with 31 rooms. (Almost) everything is made of wood. Five of these rooms have their own sauna located right next to the bed. Other rooms come with their own slides.
Getting to the Trauffer Erlebniswelt
The Trauffer Erlebniswelt is easy to reach. It's located right next to the Ballenberg Museum.
By Car
The official parking for the Trauffer Erlebniswelt is located at the Ballenberg parking lot, which has been expanded by 100 spaces. It’s just a 2-minute walk from there. From Lucerne, you need about 50 minutes by car via the A8, and from Bern, it takes around 1 hour via the A6 and A8.
Public Transport
Right in front of the main entrance to Trauffer, you’ll find the bus stop "Holzkuhplatz." The postbus 151 runs from Brienz train station and takes about 10 minutes. The same route also stops at the parking lot of the Ballenberg Museum West and takes just 1 minute to get to the Trauffer Experience World.
From Lucerne, you can reach Brünig-Hasliberg by public transport via Sarnen in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. In Brünig-Hasliberg, you catch the post bus 151. If you're coming from Bern, the trip through Interlaken Ost and Brienz takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.
7 Highlights of the Trauffer World of Experience
- The Trauffer World of Experience provides information about the history of the family business.
- Countless wooden cows in different colors and other animals made of wood delight visitors in the hall of mirrors.
- You can watch how a new cow is carved "in an instant". If you like, you can carve a cow yourself and then paint it.
- In the adventure world, you can find out how sustainable toys are made and where the raw materials come from.
- You can also enjoy the music of company owner Marc Trauffer as a musician on the experience tour. The "Alpentainer" sings about the "Müeh mit de Chüeh" and more.
- Two restaurants offer visitors home-made delicacies. There is also the Raclette-Huusli, built from 100 old windows.
- Carving and painting courses are offered in the Trauffer Erlebniswelt for groups of 15 or more.
What awaits you in the Trauffer World of Experience
The Trauffer World of Experience takes you on a journey through the world of Swiss craftsmanship and tradition. You can discover the fascinating history of Trauffer wooden toys and gain an insight into how they are made by hand. And you can also get creative yourself.
Tour of the Trauffer world of experience
A tour of the Trauffer World of Experience begins on the 1st floor. You will pass through the following rooms and stations:
- History, tradition and sustainable production: some "Vogelhüsli" contain answers to common questions such as "Who founded the Trauffer company?" or "Who invented the wooden cow?" etc. Questions are answered both analog and digitally.
- Experience craftsmanship live: Watch a craftsman carve a wooden cow out of a piece of wood in no time.
- Get creative yourself: You can spontaneously book the carving and/or painting of a wooden cow.
- Take a look behind the scenes: The "Alpentainer" Marc A. Trauffer shows you his favorite guitar and excerpts from his concerts.
- Walk through the hall of mirrors: A hallway of mirrors hangs seemingly full of different colored Trauffer wooden cows and is great for taking great photos or videos for Instagram & Co.
Guided tours through the Trauffer Holzfabrik
Guided tours of the Trauffer Holzfabrik next door are available for groups of 15 or more and last around an hour. Smaller groups can also come, but pay a flat rate. During the tour, you will gain an insight into the production process and learn how the various toys are made.
Workshops in the Trauffer world of experience
Groups of 15 people can book cow carving and painting courses at Trauffer. There is also a flat rate for smaller groups. A workshop lasts 1:30 hours and includes the carving and painting of a cow.
Restaurants of the Trauffer World of Experience
The Trauffer Erlebniswelt has two restaurants and the Raclette-Huusli. Marc A. Trauffer named the restaurants after his grandparents, who founded Trauffer Holzspielwaren AG in 1938.
Alfred's
Alfred's is an à la carte restaurant that uses regional products and promises quality. The restaurant, which is open daily, also has a charcoal grill. Table reservations are recommended.
Rosa's
Rosa's is a self-service bistro with its own bakery. In addition to indoor seating, there is also outdoor seating, conveniently right next to the children's playground.
Raclette-Huusli
The unheated Raclette-Huusli is an area designed by the Trauffer employees themselves and made from 100 old windows. There are two round raclette tables with a grill over an open fire in the middle. You can fry your bacon or sausage here and melt your own cheese.
Bretterhotel Trauffer
The Bretterhotel is a cozy hotel with 31 rooms. (Almost) everything is made of wood. Five of these rooms have their own sauna located right next to the bed. Other rooms come with their own slides.
Getting to the Trauffer Erlebniswelt
The Trauffer Erlebniswelt is easy to reach. It's located right next to the Ballenberg Museum.
By Car
The official parking for the Trauffer Erlebniswelt is located at the Ballenberg parking lot, which has been expanded by 100 spaces. It’s just a 2-minute walk from there. From Lucerne, you need about 50 minutes by car via the A8, and from Bern, it takes around 1 hour via the A6 and A8.
Public Transport
Right in front of the main entrance to Trauffer, you’ll find the bus stop "Holzkuhplatz." The postbus 151 runs from Brienz train station and takes about 10 minutes. The same route also stops at the parking lot of the Ballenberg Museum West and takes just 1 minute to get to the Trauffer Experience World.
From Lucerne, you can reach Brünig-Hasliberg by public transport via Sarnen in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. In Brünig-Hasliberg, you catch the post bus 151. If you're coming from Bern, the trip through Interlaken Ost and Brienz takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes.