Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting
Overview
Venture to the Heidi-like region of eastern Switzerland on this full-day guided coach tour from Zurich. Discover the secrets behind Switzerland’s famous cheese! Trace the path of raw milk from grazing cows on lush meadows to production at the Appenzeller show dairy. Take in breathtaking mountain views on an aerial cable car ride to the top of Hoher Kasten and learn about local customs on a guided stroll through the charming village of Appenzell, where old traditions are still alive. Even better, you’ll travel in a personalized small group with a maximum of 16 people, ensuring a relaxed and immersive experience.
What's Included
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
- Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with breathtaking panoramic views
- Small group experience (maximum 16 guests)
- Visit to Appenzeller dairy, including museum and cheese tasting
- Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell
- Full guided tour by a professional English speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Sihlquai Coach Parking
Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Zurich (pass by)
Stein
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Appenzeller Schaukaserei
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Hoher Kasten
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Appenzell
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Zurich (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-3885SW313BS
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi.
- Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with breathtaking panoramic views.
- Small group experience (maximum 16 guests).
- Visit to Appenzeller dairy, including museum and cheese tasting.
- Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm.
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate.
- Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell.
- Full guided tour by a professional English speaking guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Personal expenses.
The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Transportation in a comfortable Mercedes minibus with AC and free Wi-Fi
- Aerial cable car ride up to Mt. Hoher Kasten with breathtaking panoramic views
- Small group experience (maximum 16 guests)
- Visit to Appenzeller dairy, including museum and cheese tasting
- Visit of a typical Swiss dairy farm
- Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
- Guided walk through the charming and traditional village of Appenzell
- Full guided tour by a professional English speaking guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not suitable for infants under 6 years, exceptions only on request.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
