Intro

Over the fire or in modern copper vats – this exhibition dairy covering 17,500 m2 gives you an up-close look at how the famous Emmental AOP is manufactured.

The Emmental Show Dairy, with its village character, is an attractive place to learn and discover. The little cheese village is a blend of the past and the present. You'll experience both traditional and modern production techniques for the world-famous Emmental AOP.

The two restaurants serve delicious regional and seasonal specialties and have garden terraces that invite you to linger. Cheese specialities, souvenirs, gifts and sweet treats can be purchased in the cheese shop, the trade shop or the Mätteli-Beck bakery.

Groups can make their own cheese under the guidance of a professional cheesemaker. Tours, cheese-rolling obstacle courses and farm tours are available with advanced booked.

Kids offer

King's Way

On the self-guided tour, children discover the history of the brand and the production of the Emmentaler AOP. The highlight will be a cheese tasting in the middle of production and the ripening cellars.

General information

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Season
All year
Time required
2 to 4 hours (half day)
Suitable for children with age
6 to 9 years, 10 to 13 years, 14+ years
Suitable for
Groups, Individual, Couples
Weather
Indoor
Category
Culinary, Education

Group & pricing information

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Language
German, English, French, Italian, Spanish
Group Size
1 - 30
Price From
CHF 8

Overview

Hint

Overview
Affoltern i.E.
Bern Region

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