Experiences at the Emmental show dairy in Affoltern i. E.
Discover the homeland of Emmentaler AOP
In addition to the production, which can be followed live, there is much more to discover and experience at the Emmental show dairy. Regional and freshly prepared specialties are served in the cosy restaurant. On the grounds of the Emmental show dairy you will find a large playground, a sunny self-service terrace and a dwarf goat petting zoo. The specialist cheese store sells the original Emmentaler AOP in various degrees of ripeness, as well as around a hundred other types of cheese and specialties from the Emmental. On the King's way, the indoor experience for the whole family, you can learn more about the production and history of Emmentaler AOP. Or lend a hand and make your own Stöcklikäse or cream cheese as a group.
Travel comfortably by train to Hasle-Rüegsau or Huttwil, and from there take bus to the “Affoltern i.E., Dorf” stop. It is only a four-minute walk to the Emmental show dairy.
Make your own Stöckli cheese
Traditional cheese making like in 1741
A very special experience. Together with a professional cheese-maker, you will make your own cheese in our Stöckli (farm building) using 200 litres of fresh raw milk. After creating your cheese with your own hands, you will see the exciting result: two 8-kg wheels of great tasting Stöckli cheese.
Can be booked for the following times
January to March: 10.00 / 13.00 hours
April to October: 09.00 / 12.00 / 15.00 hours
November to December: 10.00 / 13.00 hours
Public cream cheese making / Cream cheese workshop
The experience around cream cheese
In just 60 minutes, you will learn about the individual process steps of cheese production. You will learn everything first-hand and thus have the experience and a "cheese course light" in one. Also visit the Königsweg, a "digitional" tour that is all about the history of the brand and the production of the world-famous Emmentaler AOP.
Cream cheese making takes place on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 14.00 hours in the basement of the Stöckli. Online reservation recommended.
Note: The cream cheese workshop can also be reserved daily for groups.
Languages
The cream cheese workshop will be held in German. Information is available in written form in French, English, Italian and Spanish on site.
Guided tour
Why are there holes in the cheese?
On the tour through the four generations of the dairy, you will learn exciting things about the history of Emmentaler AOP and cheese production. During the tour, you can enjoy a tasting and find out more about the different maturity grades of Emmentaler cheese – delicious and interesting at once! The tour of course also reveals the secret of why there are holes in the cheese.
- The guided tour can be booked in advance. Freely selectable start time, bookable daily. Duration: 1 hour. Before or after the tour, you can book an aperitif with genuine Emmental specialities.
- The tours can be booked in the following languages:
- German
- French
- English
Opening times Today (Wednesday) open
Show Dairy opening hours
Open daily 365 days: 09.00–17.00 hours
Group tours
Freely selectable start time, bookable daily
Subject to change without prior notice
Rates
Public cream cheese making / Cream cheese workshop
- CHF 12.50 Adults
- CHF 6.00 Adolescents (12 to 17.99 years)
- free of charge Children (up to 11.99 years)
- CHF 240.00 Cream cheese workshop (flat rate)
Included in the price
- Public cream cheese making at 14.00 hours / cream cheese workshop as a private group (time by arrangement)
- Approx. 45 minutes after the workshop, the cream cheeses can be collected and taken home (1 piece per person, for adults and young people only)
Combiticket Cream Cheese & King's Path available on-site
- CHF 21.50 Adults
- CHF 11.50 Adolescents (12 to 17.99 years)
- free of charge Children (up to 11.99 years)
- free of charge Information and prices King's way
Make your own Stöckli cheese
- CHF 530.00 1 cheese wheel flat rate
- CHF 745.00 2 cheese wheels flat rate
Guided tour
- CHF 165.00 Groups (1–25 people) flat rate
- CHF 9.00 Additional for adults per person
- CHF 5.50 Additional for teenagers per person
- free of charge Additional children (up to 11.99 years)
Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration
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How to get here
Travel comfortably by train to Hasle-Rüegsau, and from there take bus no. 471 to the “Affoltern i.E., Dorf” stop. It is only a four-minute walk to the Emmental show dairy.
