From Zurich: Culinary bus tour to Appenzell

Immerse yourself in the three very special elements of Switzerland and enjoy cheese, chocolate and majestic mountain scenery. On this tour from Zurich you can taste many delicacies, enjoy great views and explore different places.

The bus tour starts in Zurich, where your guide will be waiting for you at 8:30 am with the rest of the group. By bus you start from Zurich and drive via Rapperswil in the direction of Eastern Switzerland. After Rapperswil you will drive along winding roads to Stein in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. At a farm, where you will take a break on the way, you can taste a fresh glass of milk.

In Stein, in the middle of the beautiful Appenzell hilly landscape, you will find the Appenzell show dairy. During a tour you will learn everything about the production of the spiciest cheese in Switzerland. Or almost everything, because the recipe is top secret. If you can guess the ingredients during the tasting, you will have cracked one of Switzerland's greatest secrets. You'll also get a glimpse into the cheese cellar, where over 12,500 loaves are ripening

From Brülisau at the foot of the Alpstein mountains, the cable car takes you up to the Hoher Kasten at 1794 meters above sea level. From here you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the Swiss Alps, the Appenzellerland, Lake Constance, Germany and Austria. Before returning to the valley, you have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in the revolving restaurant.

Finally, you will take a tour of Appenzell, the main town of the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. The colorfully painted houses will fascinate you. You will have the opportunity to buy local specialties and learn all about the craft of chocolate making during a visit to a boutique chocolate factory.

At the end of the day, you will travel back to Zurich with the bag that you have filled with Swiss specialties throughout the day. This is where your tour ends.