Emmental Countryside & Cheese Experience - Private Trip from Lucerne

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

Lucerne Affoltern im Emmental Lucerne
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

Discover the Emmentaler Cheese Village on a private guided tour
Explore historic cheesemaking sites dating from 1741 and 1900
Experience the King’s Way interactive exhibition
Taste Emmentaler AOP cheese at different stages of maturity
Create your own artisanal cheese during a hands-on workshop

Description

Discover the heart of Swiss cheesemaking on a private full-day excursion from Lucerne 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 shores of Lake Lucerne behind as you travel through the green countryside of central Switzerland toward the Emmental region. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided visit exploring the heritage and craftsmanship behind Emmentaler AOP cheese. Discover the historic herdsman’s cottage from 1741 and a traditional cheese dairy from 1900 before experiencing the King’s Way, an interactive exhibition that brings the story of Emmentaler AOP to life.

The visit concludes with an enjoyable tasting of carefully matured Emmentaler AOP cheeses, highlighting the craftsmanship and expertise that define this renowned regional specialty.

The experience continues with a hands-on cheesemaking 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.

Afterwards, enjoy panoramic views across the rolling 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 Lucerne carrying new insights into one of Switzerland’s most cherished culinary traditions and the landscapes that have shaped it for generations.