Swiss culture: a personal and experiential tour - cheese, mountains

Bern, Switzerland
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Duration4h
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

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

What to expect

  1. Rosengarten
    20m
    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).
  2. 20m
    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,
  3. 40m · Admission ticket included
    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.
  4. Klosterruine Rueggisberg
    40m
    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.
  5. 50m
    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.
  6. Belp
    15m
    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.
  7. 25m
    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.

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

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.

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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