Factory or dairy visit · Stein
Appenzeller Schaukäserei
The Appenzeller Schaukäserei in Stein is open 364 days a year, from 9:00 to 18:30 in summer and to 17:30 in winter. Cheese is made every day until about 15:00. In 2026 entry is CHF 13 for adults, including the exhibition and a tasting box.
- Cheesemaking
- Daily until about 15:00
- Adults (2026)
- CHF 13
- Family
- CHF 32
- Public tour
- Wed and Sun, 14:00
What's Included
The ticket covers the exhibition, a tasting box, a herb souvenir, a key for a hidden trail, a phone guide you open with a QR code, a film in German and English, and the playground. 2026 prices are CHF 13 for adults, CHF 12 for apprentices and students, CHF 8 for children aged 6 to 16 and CHF 32 for a family of two adults and up to four children.
The counter sells more than 80 cheeses, and there is a restaurant. The dairy opened in 1977 and has had more than 8 million visitors.
Tours
A public tour in German runs on Wednesdays and Sundays at 14:00, about an hour, with no booking needed. In November 2026 it is replaced by a tasting tour. Group tours start on the hour in German, English or French.
Opening Hours and Getting There
From May to October 9:00 to 18:30, November to April 9:00 to 17:30. On 24 December it closes at 14:00 and on 25 December it is closed. Take the bus to Stein Dorf, or the PubliCar on-demand bus from Appenzell. Parking is free.
Cheeses to Taste Here
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When is cheese made at the Appenzeller show dairy?
Every day until about 15:00. Come before mid-afternoon to see it.
Official site: schaukaeserei.ch/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese factory tours.