Day Trip to Appenzell and Hoher Kasten
Day Trip Details
At the designated time, we'll set off from the Sihlquai Bus Station in Zurich towards the northeastern region of Switzerland.
During our bus ride, we'll drive along Lake Zurich and pass next to Rapperswil Castle. From there, the journey will continue to the hills of Appenzell, where we'll visit a traditional farm in which you'll have the chance to try a glass of fresh milk from its cows.
Our next stop will be the Appenzeller cheese factory, In this factory, we'll see how raw milk is turned into Switzerland's most aromatic cheese. We'll then visit its warehouse, which holds up to 12500 wheels of cheese. We will, of course, also do a cheese tasting to sample different varieties.
After visiting the cheese factory, we'll hop onto the cable car up Hoher Kasten Mountain, whose summit is 1794 metres (5885 feet) above sea level. From the top, you'll have incredible scenic views of the Alpstein massif, Rhine Valley, Lake Constance, and the Principality of Liechtenstein. You'll even get to see Germany and Austria! At this peak, there is also a revolving restaurant where you can grab yourself a bite to eat.
Once lunch is over, we'll take the cable car back down to the base of the mountain and make our way to the picturesque village of Appenzell. Here, we'll have a guided tour and discover the houses' wooden facades, painted beautifully with many colours. This tour will also include a visit to a chocolate boutique, where you'll get to do a delicious chocolate tasting.
Once we finish our guided tour of Appenzell, you'll have half an hour of free time to stroll through the village. After this, we'll begin our journey back to Zurich. On this return trip, we'll give you a bag of Swiss products.
Lastly, we'll conclude this 11-hour day trip by saying our goodbyes at the starting point in Zurich.
More Information
Duration
11 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and German.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking tour guide
Round–trip ticket for the Hoher Kasten mountain cable car
Visit to a traditional Swiss farm
Ticket to an Appenzeller cheese factory including a cheese tasting
Chocolate tasting at a chocolate boutique
A bag of Swiss products valued at 40 Fr (US$ 45.20)
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Best Of Switzerland
Corporate name: Best of Switzerland Tours AG
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Sihlquai Bus Station (Limmatstrasse, 4)
