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King's way tour at the Emmental Show Dairy
Discover the home of Emmentaler AOP on the King’s way.
On the indoor experience tour, the Königsweg, you will discover the history of the Emmentaler AOP brand and learn how the world-famous cheese is made from high-quality raw milk. A cow, a mouse and a cheesemaker accompany you along the way and share fascinating stories about the production and tradition of the original. At the end, you can look forward to a tasting of Emmentaler AOP at different stages of maturity.
Curious to hear what the cow, mouse and cheesemaker have to say? Set off on the Königsweg and find out.
Travel comfortably by train to Hasle-Rüegsau or Huttwil, and then continue by bus to "Affoltern i.E., Dorf". In just a 2-minute walk, you'll reach the Emmental Show Dairy.
- The self-guided tour takes approximately 30 minutes and is available every day during the opening hours. Last start time: 16.15 hours
- Languages: The King’s way tour is also available in French and English as well as German.
- Suitable for wheelchairs and prams. Dogs must wait outside.
- Experience the former production in an immersive way at the end of the King’s way.
- Dogs are not allowed on the King’s way. Otherwise, they are welcome guests on the grounds.
- Further offers in the Emmental show dairy, cheese-making demonstration: production of cream cheese and Stöckli cheese
- CHF 16.50 Adults
- CHF 8.50 Teenagers (12–17.99 years)
- free Children (up to 11.99 years)
Family discount
Open daily, 365 days a year: 09.00–17.00 hours
The Schouchäsi restaurant is open until 22.00 hours on Friday and Saturday evenings (please check the public transportation schedule for your trip home).
Travel comfortably by train to Hasle-Rüegsau, and from there take bus no. 471 to the "Affoltern i.E., Dorf" stop. In just a 2-minute walk, you'll reach the Emmental Show Dairy.
