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Appenzellerland with Mount Hoher Kasten, Lindt Chocolate Shop and Cheese Tasting

 

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Description

Awe at the stunning mountain scenery of the Swiss countryside as seen in Heidi! Visit the Lindt Chocolate Shop, savor delicious cheese at the Appenzeller factory and take a cable car ride to the top of Mt. Hoher Kasten.

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made after 10:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Activity Detail

Inclusion

  • Appenzeller cheese tasting
  • Transportation fee
  • Cable car fee
  • English-speaking guide/driver

Start Timings

  • 10:00

Duration

  • 9 (hrs)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Arrival by tramway
    1. Take tramway no. 4 / 13 / 17 and alight at the stop "Sihlquai / HB".
    2. The coach parking is located across the street and the meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here".
    Arrival by train
    1. Take a train to Zürich main train station (HB). The departure place is located on the backside of the train station, about 5 – 10 minutes walking distance away.
    2. Go to track no. 18. This is the last track on the street level. Walk along the track with the tracks to your left and the street to your right until the street turns to the right. Follow the street to the right and you will see a restaurant called "St. Gallerhof", then Hotel Walhalla and a Starbucks coffee shop.
    3. The bus parking is located across the street and the meeting point is a white ticket office marked with "Best of Switzerland Tours" or "Tickets here".
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Restrictions

  • Infants are not suitable to join the tour. Exceptions are upon request.
  • If less than 5 participants are booked, the activity may not operate.

Dressing & Items to Bring

  • A valid government-issued photo ID

Requirement(s) - other

  • The tour is in English and German.
  • This activity operates regardless of weather.

Additional Notes

  • This tour is operated with an air-conditioned comfortable 7-seater minivan or 13- to 16-seater minibus.

Schedule

Appenzellerland Day Tour
09:45:00 Check-in at Sihlquai Bus Station

Day: Day1
10:00:00 Lindt Chocolate Shop
Start your Appenzellerland experience with a trip to the Lindt Chocolate Shop and make delicious purchases as well as sample renowned chocolate treats.
Day: Day1
Cheese Factory Visit and Cheese Tasting
Pass by Rapperswil on the way to Stein. Discover the cheese factory where the famed Appenzeller cheese is made! Learn about the traditional ways of cheese making as you try various kinds of scrumptious Swiss cheeses.
Day: Day1
Appenzell and Mount Hoher Kasten
Continue through the picturesque village of Appenzell to Brülisau. Ride the aerial cable car to reach the top of Hoher Kasten. Admire the picture-perfect views of the rolling hills, the Rhine Valley and Vorarlberg, Austria.
Day: Day1
Alpine Garden
Take a stroll through the Alpine Garden and visit the spectacular revolving restaurant for a local meal (at your own expense). Partake in a guided walk through the enchanting town of Appenzell, capture idyllic photos of the charming wooden facades and buy some souvenirs before you go back to Zurich.
Day: Day1
Return to Zurich

Day: Day1
19:00:00 Check-out at Sihlquai Bus Station

Day: Day1

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