Factory or dairy visit · Affoltern im Emmental
Emmentaler Schaukäserei
The Emmentaler Schaukäserei in Affoltern im Emmental is open from 9:00 to 17:00 every day of the year. The self-guided Königsweg tour takes about 30 minutes and walks you through the production area, with narration in German, French or English. Adults pay CHF 16.50.
- Open
- Daily, 9:00 to 17:00
- Königsweg tour
- CHF 16.50 adults
- Under 12
- Free
The Königsweg Tour
The tour covers the history of Emmentaler AOP and how it is made, and passes through a walk-through production area with the milk intake, press and cheese vat. Last start is at 16:30, and the route is step-free for prams and wheelchairs. Tickets cost CHF 16.50 for adults and CHF 8.50 for ages 12 to 17; children up to 11 go free. Families get 20% off.
Fresh-Cheese Workshop
On Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 14:00 to 15:00 you can make fresh cheese in the historic Stöckli farmhouse. A combined ticket with the tour costs CHF 21.50 for adults and CHF 11.50 for ages 12 to 17.
Getting There
Take the train to Huttwil, or via Burgdorf to Hasle-Rüegsau, then the bus or the on-demand mybuxi minibus to Affoltern im Emmental, Dorf, 50 metres from the dairy. The restaurant stays open until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Cheeses to Taste Here
Where to Stay near the Emmental
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Is the Emmentaler show dairy open every day?
Yes, from 9:00 to 17:00, 365 days a year.
Official site: emmentaler-schaukaeserei.ch/. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese factory tours.