Emmental Countryside & Cheese Experience - Private Trip from Zurich

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

Zurich Affoltern im Emmental Zurich
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 Zurich to the Emmental region, where rolling green hills, traditional farmhouses, and centuries-old traditions.

Depart Zurich and watch the landscape gradually transform from Switzerland’s cosmopolitan center to the rolling farmland and quiet villages of the Emmental region. Upon arrival, enjoy a private guided visit exploring the 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.

The visit concludes with a tasting of Emmentaler AOP cheeses at different stages of maturity, allowing you to appreciate the distinctive flavors that have made this cheese famous around the world.

Next, join 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 Zurich, 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 Zurich with a deeper understanding of the craftsmanship, heritage, and rural traditions that lie at the heart of Swiss cheesemaking.