Half-day trip Vorarlberg World Champion Cheese Tradition and Mountains

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

Experience the beauty of the Prealps on a half-day trip starting in Bern. From one of the most picturesque places in Switzerland, the Rosengarten, you drive through green meadows and charming villages in a small van, while the Alps are always in sight. Visit a historic farmhouse and an award-winning mountain cheese dairy, where you meet the world champion of cheese making and taste the best cheese in the world. Enjoy real Swiss raclette with white wine and relax on the turquoise River Aare with freshly baked bread and coffee.

Half-day trip from Bern to the picturesque foothills of the Alps
Visit to a historic farmhouse and a cheese factory
- Enjoy Swiss Raclette and wine with an alpine view
Relax by the Aare River with pastries and coffee

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
White wine for raclette.
Raclette cheese: Tasting / Pastry from bakery / World champion tasting
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Walk through the beautiful rose garden towards the city of Bern. We will meet there in front of the main entrance of the restaurant Rosengarten with a view of the Bern Old Town.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Rosengarten

    From the rose garden, we have the most beautiful view of the Bern Old Town. After a few explanations about the city's founding, we walk through the beautifully landscaped park with over 150 rose varieties (blooming depending on the season).

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    After a 20-minute drive, we see a traditional farmhouse from the 16th century. There you will learn more about life in the past, how the farmers lived,

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The cheese world champion is happy to give a short tour of his Alpine cheese dairy. Of course you can also taste a piece of world champion cheese.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    After a short drive, we can already see the imposing monastery ruin from the year 1000. After a few historical explanations, you can explore the monastery yourself.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Right in the nearby forest there is a cozy (open) cabin. There we make a fire and eat a traditional Swiss cheese dish: Raclette. You can also enjoy a glass of Swiss white wine with it.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We are making a short stop at a Swiss bakery. Here, fine pastries are made using traditional recipes and a lot of handwork. We are buying some delicious pastries for you to try.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    After a short drive, we will stop at the turquoise Aare. This is the famous river that flows through Bern. With a freshly brewed coffee, we eat the pastries and end the excursion with a group photo.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by swissFAMILY

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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