Appenzeller® show dairy

9 Highlights

• The Appenzell show dairy shows you how cheese is traditionally made in the region. You can observe the entire cheese-making process from start to finish.
• Right at the beginning of the tour, you have the opportunity to see the Appenzellerland in 360° through binoculars.
• The aim of the show dairy is to give visitors an understanding of the way of life of the people of the Appenzell region, their customs and traditions.
• You can put together the aromatic herbs as you wish and take them home with you.
• Children can play in the playground with a large cheese house and lots of play equipment.
• An animated film in the production alternates between German and English.
• A language guide translates the German texts into eight languages. It can be downloaded to your cell phone.
• You can listen to typical natural sounds from the region in the show dairy.
• The restaurants spoil you with more than just Appenzeller cheese.

What awaits you at the Appenzeller show dairy

The Appenzell show dairy is an exciting excursion destination for cheese lovers and offers a comprehensive experience of traditional cheese production in the Appenzell region. It provides information about the art of cheese-making, the way of life of the people of Appenzell and the beauty of the Appenzellerland.

Children in the Appenzell show dairy

There is a nice playground for children with swings, a trampoline, a see-saw, a turntable and a large cheese house with a climbing wall. There is also a slide here. The house mouse "Chäsli Jakob" accompanies the children through the exhibition "Appenzeller - on the trail of the best-kept secret". It tells of its adventures in Appenzellerland.

Traditional cheese production in the Appenzell show dairy

You will see the entire process of traditional cheese production. But you won't be able to uncover the secret of Switzerland's spiciest cheese. However, you will smell the spicy herbs everywhere. And you can put together your own herbal blend to take home with you.

There are German labels in the exhibition. If required, you can download a guide onto your cell phone using an app, which translates these labels into eight languages. Good Wi-Fi ensures that this works well everywhere in the cheese dairy. An animated film in production alternates between German and English.

You get an insight into the production process and the cheese vat in which the cheese is mixed. The tour also includes a look into the cheese cellar, where up to 12,500 wheels of cheese are stored.

Appenzeller Lifestyle at the Appenzeller Show Dairy

At the Appenzeller Show Dairy, you can take a look at Appenzell right at the start of your tour. A telescope lets you see in 360°. The lifestyle, customs, and traditions of the people are showcased to visitors. You’ll receive lots of interesting facts while enjoying typical natural sounds from the region in the background.

Restaurant and Shop at the Appenzeller Show Dairy

The restaurant “Höckli” offers not just cheese but also other traditional dishes from Appenzell. With its cozy wooden decor, you’ll feel right at home here. The restaurant serves warm meals all day long. Every Sunday morning, you can enjoy a hearty breakfast buffet. In the cheese kitchen at the “Kessi” restaurant, groups can even try their hand at making traditional Chäshörnli under guidance. Another restaurant, called “Marktplatz”, has the largest space.

In the specialty shop, you’ll find more than 80 types of cheese at the open counter. But you can also buy other traditional products from the Appenzellerland here.

How to get to the Appenzeller show dairy

You will find the show dairy in Stein AR. The village is located in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden.

By public transportation

The easiest way to get there is via St. Gallen, followed by a Postbus ride to Stein. The Postbus takes about 15 minutes from St. Gallen to the village.

By car

You can also drive via St. Gallen. However, you can also drive directly from the highway via Gossau via Herisau to Stein.