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5 Farm Visits in Switzerland Worth the Money

5 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $171

The good farm visits fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 5 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you look past the photograph.

Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting - Stop in Stein: a Swiss farm where milk is the star
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Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

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1.Appenzell Alps Day Trip from Zurich – Farm Life & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $245Our pick

Appenzell Alps day trip from Zurich with a Swiss farm, Appenzeller cheese tastings, and a cable car up Mt. Hoher Kasten for big views.

“Our guide, Franz, was knowledgeable and patient. The view at the top of the mountain was breathtaking. I appreciated the cheese tasting at the cheese factory. We had plenty of time at each place. When we visited Appenzell, we were given freebies in 4-5 shops. I felt like I was trick or treating at 51 yesrs old… cool! LOL. To me, it did worth the price. I would recommend.”

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Interlaken 3-Hour Guided E-Bike Tour with a Farm and Ancient Villages Visit - How the e-bike changes the ride (and who should ride)
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Interlaken 3-Hour Guided E-Bike Tour with a Farm and Ancient Villages Visit

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2.Interlaken 3-Hour Guided E-Bike Tour with a Farm and Ancient Villages Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $171Best value

Glide from Interlaken through lakeside villages on an e-bike, then meet farm cows and taste fresh milk on a guided loop.

“This was the third bike tour I've taken through Viator in Europe and I can't recommend them enough - it's pure bliss to be able to glide through the countryside, stopping at various medieval sites and this tour even included a stop at a working farm. The difference with this tour was the electric bikes, which amazingly make going up hills a breeze. Our guide, George, gave plenty of interesting info on the places we visited, and the ride was completely easy thanks to the e-bikes - most people could easily handle it. After a day of hiking up in the mountains, this was a perfect, relaxing balance. Highly recommended!”

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Zurich: Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting - Farm visit and fresh milk, where Swiss dairying starts
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Zurich: Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

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3.Appenzell Day Trip with Farm Visit & Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 11 hours · from $233

Zurich to Appenzell day trip with farm visit, cheese tasting, Hoher Kasten cable car views, and artisan chocolate in a small group.

“Fun day, lots to visit. Small group tour, was only 4 of us so we could be more flexible with our time at each place. The countryside is lovely and Hoher Kasten had amazing views. The revolving restaurant was nice for lunch”

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Alpine Dairy Farm Visit and Cheese Making Workshop

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4.Alpine Dairy Farm Visit and Cheese Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $251Top rated

Interlaken alpine farm breakfast, hands-on Swiss cheese making, whey foot bath, cellar visit, and a cow meet and greet, in English.

“Intimate and enjoyable experience at a family farm learning how alpine cheese is made and participating in the process. Delicious breakfast too! Sandra was a terrific guide. Highly recommend.”

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Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ - The hike experience on Mt. Rigi: pace, passes, and a guide who keeps it human
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Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

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5.Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $789

Private guided Mt. Rigi hike from Lucerne with farm visit, BBQ lunch, 360 views, and a boat return.

“We like seeing hidden gems when on vacation and this was definitely one. We loved getting to hike on some lesser traveled pass and get up close and personal to the roaming cows. Having Mark do a bbq in one of the outposts was a wonderful and unique experience. Taking the ferry back was an unexpected bonus that allowed the trip to really show all aspects of the area.”

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