Emmentaler Experience from Zurich: Tour & Cheese Making Workshop




Explore the Emmental valley with a guided tour and a cheese-making workshop. Discover Emmentaler AOP, craft your own cream cheese, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Swiss cheese country.
Experience Details
Begin your day with a scenic drive from Zurich to the Emmentaler Schaukäserei, an educational factory and show cheese dairy in the heart of the Emmental valley. Upon arrival, embark on a guided tour of the dairy, delving into the history and production stages of the world-famous Emmentaler AOP, famous for its holes.
After the tour, roll up your sleeves for a hands-on workshop. Under the guidance of an experienced cheesemaker, learn to make fresh cream cheese step by step. At the end of the workshop, take home the cheese you’ve crafted with your own hands.
For lunch, choose to dine at the dairy’s restaurant, sampling local products, or enjoy your own packed lunch.
Afterward, spend the afternoon exploring the picturesque Emmental hills.
Opt for a leisurely walk or rent an e-bike to ride through this idyllic landscape.
At 4:30 PM, begin your return journey to Zurich, filled with memories of a day spent in the heart of Swiss cheese country.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
Zurich (Pass By)
Emmentaler Schaukaeserei
Affoltern im Emmental
Zurich (Pass By)
Meeting & Pickup
This experience ends at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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