The 3 Farm Visits in Switzerland Worth Clearing a Day For

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

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

Review of Zurich’s Appenzell Alps day trip, with farm milk, Appenzeller cheese, Hoher Kasten views, village time, costs, and tips.

“Awesome tour. Martin was excellent as driver and guide. Loved every aspect of the tour. Particularly enjoyed the Dsiry farm and hearing the passion of the farmer. Views from the mountain and meal at the revolving restaurant (extra optional of own) was fantastic.”

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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

Hike Mt. Rigi with a private guide, visit an Alpine farm, enjoy a Swiss sausage BBQ, and cruise back to Lucerne by boat.

“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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3.Switzerland Picturebook Private Tour: Farm, Villages, & Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $1,695

Review of a private Swiss farm, fondue, Appenzell Alps, and Rhine Falls tour from Zurich, with practical advice on price, timing, and value.

“We were able to experience this wonderful private tour on the farm. In the morning we saw an impressive landscape in Appenzell, the great hilly landscapes were really very impressive. Great photos. In the afternoon we went to the farm, FabiRead more”

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