Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting
Description
Highlights
- Bus Tours
- Food & Drink
- Trolley Tours
- Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
- Weather Dependent - Weather-Proof
- Full-day Tours
- Seasonal
- Excellent Quality
- Short term availability
- Day Trips
What makes this experience special
Language guide
Inglese
Transfer included
Raduno al punto d'incontro
What's included
Included
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
- Full guided tour by a professional English speaking guide
- Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with breathtaking panoramic views
- Small group experience (maximum 16 guests)
- Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell
- Visit to Appenzeller dairy, including museum and cheese tasting
- Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
- 1
Depart from central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) in an air-conditioned minivan and set out on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Zürich via the City of Rapperswil with its medieval castle to the gently rolling hills of the Appenzellerland with photo stops en route.
Admission included - 2
Discover a typically Swiss farm and taste a glass of fresh cow milk.
Admission included - 3
Find out how natural Swiss milk and herbs are turned into Switzerland's tangiest cheese at the Appenzeller show dairy in Stein AR. Marvel at the imposing cellar storing up to 12,500 wheels of cheese and try to guess the top secret ingredients of the world-famous Appenzeller cheese during a cheese tasting.
Admission included - 4
Your tour continues to the village of Brulisau where you'll board the aerial cable car to the panoramic Mt. Hoher Kasten. At 6,000 feet (1,800 meters), enjoy breathtaking views over the Rhine Valley and Austria's Voralberg region. Go for a walk through the Alpine Garden or enjoy lunch at the spectacular revolving mountain restaurant (not included).
Admission included - 5
Stroll through the town with your tour guide and learn about ancient traditions and customs of this region while browsing local specialty shops in the pedestrian zone with its decoratively painted wooden facades for around 15 minutes. Enjoy the remaining time to continue exploring the charming village of Appenzell at your own pace.
Admission included - 6
After a great day, we will drop you off again in Zurich, where the tour started.
Admission included
Meeting point
Useful information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
- More than 1 day before100% refund
- Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund
Prices by age band
- Neonato0-5 anni
- Bambino6-15 anni€90
- Adulto16-99 anni€180
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Available options
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