Knowledge & culture

Regional Museum "Chüechlihus" Langnau i. E.

The Emmental in one house

The Regional Museum "Chüechlihus" is one of the largest and most diverse regional museums with a cultural history collection in Switzerland. It got its name from the coffee house that operated until 1956 and was famous for its "Chüechli" – fat-baked biscuits.

Today, the regional museum provides lively insights into the cultural heritage of the Upper Emmental, from the alpine cheese dairy to the SCL Tigers, for young and old. Immerse yourself in the history and present of the Upper Emmental in one of the oldest buildings in the region that has largely been preserved in its original state: discover the everyday life, trades and crafts of the Emmental and meet important personalities of the region. The museum includes a permanent exhibition with 26 exhibition rooms, a temporary exhibition on current topics, a museum shop and an Honesty Bar.

You can easily reach Langnau by train. The regional museum is only a 5-minute walk from the station.

Children's Learning Path

Touch, try out and solve riddles

Discover the "Chüechlitiger" children's trail with your children. Immerse yourself in the past of the Emmental and experience the history of the region in an exciting way.

Travel back in time with the “Chüechlitiger” in the regional museum like a time machine. On the discovery tour, the young people help the museum mascot solve various puzzles: they look for clues, combine, draw, glue, stamp, craft and make things – until they find the solution and collect the little surprise that awaits them at the end. It's a great way to have fun and learn something new at the same time.

The course is suitable for children aged 8 to 12 and younger children with the help of adults. The colour brochure "Chüechlitiger" can be purchased at the museum box office for CHF 4.50 (including craft materials, instructions and several surprises to take home – from 2 pieces with reduction).

Brätzeliroute

Experience the fascinating culture of Emmental on the “Brätzeliroute” self-guided tour of the Regional Museum "Chüechlihus"! Immerse yourself in an entertaining and playful tour, solve tricky riddles and discover surprising facts about this unique region. At the end of the tour, a small surprise awaits you as well as a reward in the form of an aperitif or snack basket.

The Regional Museum "Chüechlihus" has teamed up with Spielkultur GmbH to develop the new “Brätzeliroute” format with aperitif and snack, which gives cyclists and other adventurers an entertaining way to learn more about the Emmental. This informative tour is ideal for those who want a quick overview of the history, crafts and culinary delights of the Emmental, so they are ideally equipped for their cycling trips and excursions in the region. It perfectly complements your stay in the Emmental and leaves lasting impressions.

CHF 15.00 Brätzeliroute 1-3 people. WITHOUT aperitif basket (excl. museum entrance fee)
CHF 40.00 Brätzeliroute 2 people. WITH aperitif basket (excl. museum entrance fee)

The Brätzeliroute WITH aperitif basket can also be booked outside opening times (Tues-Sun).

For the option with an aperitif basket, please book at least 24 hours before your visit.

Opening hours

The offer is available all year.

Opening hours from 18 March until 17 November 2024

Wed–Sat 13.30–18.00 hours
Sun 10.00–18.00 hours (also general public holidays)
Mon/Tue closed

The museum is exceptionally closed on the following day: Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Opening hours from 18 November 2024 to 16 March 2025

Fri/Sat 13.30–17.00 hours
Sun 11.00–17.00 hours (also general public holidays)

The museum is open on public holidays as follows:

Christmas Eve, 24.12.2024: closed
Christmas, 25.12.2024: 11.00–17.00 hours
St. Stephen's Day, 26.12.2024: 11.00–17.00 hours
New Year's Eve, 31.12.2024: 11.00–17.00 hours
New Year's Day, 01.01.2025: 11.00–17.00 hours
St. Berchtold's Day, 02.01.2025: 11.00–17.00 hours

Special openings and guided tours in German, French, and English by appointment.

Rates

CHF 10.00 Adults
CHF 8.00 Retirees, students
CHF 4.00 Children aged 6–15.99
free of charge Children up to the age of 5.99
CHF 4.00 School classes and teaching staff per person
CHF 8.00 Groups (10 people or more) per person

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration.

Guided tours for groups

Guided tours in German, French and English, duration approx. 1 to 1 1/2 hours, for groups of up to 20 people.

For larger groups or to gain a first impression, we recommend an introduction of approx. 15 minutes.
A guide is present in the museum.

Group tours must be booked at least one week in advance.

Info offers and prices

Book your journey at your BLS Travel Centre or online using the group travel order form.

BLS suggestion

Freshly baked apple and rose chüechli are available at the Langnau Märit and at the Chüechlihus-Sunndig in September. And the small courtyard with a cottage garden, the large arbour and the foyer invite you to linger – also for aperitifs and concerts, museum tours and cultural events.