Appenzeller Schaukäserei
Appenzell Innerrhoden
Appenzeller Schaukäserei is a renowned cheese dairy located in the picturesque region of Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland. It offers visitors an immersive experience into the artisanal process of making Appenzeller® cheese, one of Switzerland's most flavorful and historic cheeses. Guests can follow an engaging interactive tour showcasing how fresh, local milk is transformed into the distinctive spicy cheese through traditional methods. The facility features a large cheese shop with over 80 varieties of cheese and other regional specialties, allowing visitors to sample and purchase authentic local products. Families are welcomed with a spacious playground for children, making it a perfect destination for all ages. The on-site restaurant serves continuous warm cuisine featuring regional specialties, complemented by a sunny garden terrace. Additionally, the Schaukäserei hosts events, seminars, and celebrations in a charming atmosphere enriched by the rich cheese heritage. Open nearly every day of the year, the dairy combines cultural education with culinary enjoyment, highlighting the unique Swiss tradition of cheese making.
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Tip: The best time to visit Appenzeller Schaukäserei is from May to October when the opening hours extend until 18:30. It is open 364 days a year, with cheese production demonstrations available daily until 15:00. Visitors are encouraged to book in advance for group visits or special events. The cheese shop offers a wide selection of over 80 cheese types and regional products, ideal for souvenir shopping. Families will appreciate the large playground for children. Enjoy regional dishes in the restaurant or on the garden terrace, which operates continuously during opening hours.
Interesting facts
- •Appenzeller® cheese is known as the spiciest cheese in Switzerland, made using a secret herbal brine recipe that has been passed down for centuries.
- •The Schaukäserei offers an interactive experience where visitors can participate hands-on in the cheese-making process from fresh milk to finished cheese.
- •The cheese shop features more than 80 different cheese varieties alongside other regional specialties from the Appenzellerland.
Place Guide
Interactive Cheese-Making Tour
An immersive experience where visitors observe and learn the traditional process of producing Appenzeller® cheese from fresh milk using age-old methods.
Cheese Shop
A large open cheese counter offering over 80 varieties of Appenzeller® cheese and other regional delicacies, perfect for tasting and purchasing authentic local products.
Restaurant and Garden Terrace
Serving continuous warm regional cuisine, the restaurant and sunny garden terrace provide a relaxing place to enjoy local dishes and specialties throughout the day.
Children's Playground
A large playground area designed to entertain children, making the Schaukäserei a family-friendly destination.
Contact
Phone: 071 368 50 70
