2 Farm Visits in Switzerland to Build a Day Around

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

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

Travel from Zurich in a small Mercedes minibus to a Swiss farm, the Appenzeller cheese dairy, Mt. Hoher Kasten, and Appenzell village. Guides such as Martin, Peter, Monika, Franz, and Thomas have led this English-language day out, which mixes local food, Alpine views, and free time.

“I have gone on many excursions with Viator but this has been the worst trip ever. Don't get me wrong the driver was nice , he drove the car safely and he spoke a little. The trip was very misleading according to the description. First the chocolate tours was just a store that everyone in the world has so why take us to the store. The prices were not discounted and it was a waste of time. The cheese tour was useless also.. In my group we had four family members. When we got to the cheese factory we had first three pieces in tiny tiny cubs of cheese for…”

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

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

Spend about nine hours hiking quieter routes on Mt. Rigi with a private English-speaking guide, visiting a Swiss farm, and sharing a light sausage BBQ. You’ll enjoy 360-degree summit views before returning to Lucerne by boat. Guide Mark may lead the outing, and vegetarian meals are available with advance notice.

“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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