Emmental Countryside & Cheese Experience - Private trip from Grindelwald

main-building-of-the-emmental-show-dairy

Cheese tasting

Emmental cheese selection

Emmental Show Dairy Restaurant

Family at Emmental Show Dairy

Guided tour of the Emmental show dairy

Main building of the Emmental show dairy

Information

Grindelwald Affoltern im Emmental Grindelwald
8 hours
Private driver with local expertise
Free cancellation up to 48 hours
Language - English (other languages upon request SP, PT, IT, FR, DE)
Advance booking period: 2 days
Seasonal availability: Year-round

Highlights

Explore the heritage of Emmentaler AOP on a private guided visit
Discover historic dairies and centuries of cheesemaking tradition
Enjoy a tasting of Emmentaler cheeses at different stages of maturity
Create your own artisanal cream cheese with a master cheesemaker
Take in panoramic views of the Emmental countryside

Description

Discover the heart of Swiss cheesemaking on a private full-day excursion from Grindelwald to the Emmental region, where rolling green hills, traditional farmhouses, and centuries-old traditions have shaped one of Switzerland’s most celebrated culinary treasures.

Leave the dramatic peaks of the Bernese Oberland behind as you journey into the gentle green hills of the Emmental region, where traditional cheesemaking remains an essential part of local life. Upon arrival at the Emmentaler Cheese Village, enjoy a private guided visit exploring the heritage and craftsmanship behind Emmentaler AOP cheese. Discover a historic herdsman’s cottage dating from 1741 and a traditional cheese dairy from 1900 before experiencing the King’s Way, an interactive exhibition that brings the story of this iconic Swiss specialty to life.

Conclude your tour with a tasting of Emmentaler AOP cheeses, where different stages of maturation reveal the evolving flavors and textures of this celebrated Swiss cheese.

The experience continues with a hands-on cream cheese workshop led by an experienced cheesemaker. Learn traditional techniques and create your own artisanal cream cheese before receiving a beautifully packaged heart-shaped cheese to take home as a unique keepsake.

Before returning to Grindelwald, enjoy panoramic views of the Emmental landscape from the official Grand Tour of Switzerland photo point, browse the cheese shop, or simply relax in the peaceful rural surroundings.

Return to Grindelwald through the scenic countryside, reflecting on a day filled with authentic traditions, local craftsmanship, and the flavors of rural Switzerland.