Zurich: Appenzell Mountains, Lake & Cheese Factory Day Trip
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Discover the Appenzell Mountains and Lake Seealpsee on a day trip from Zurich. Take a cable car up to the Ebenalp mountain, walk through a cave, and visit a Cheese factory.
Highlights
- Take a cable car ride up to the Ebenalp mountain and enjoy the views
- Walk through a cave on the edge of the mountain and visit a chapel
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant hanging on the edge of a rock
- Walk around the beautiful Lake Seealpsee, surrounded by the Alps
- Visit a local cheese factory and learn about the cheese-making process
Description
Explore the Appenzell region on a day trip from Zurich. Take a cable car to the top of Ebenalp Mountain, walk through a cave, and enjoy a meal at a restaurant perched on the edge of a cliff. Visit the beautiful Seealpsee Lake, and tour a local cheese factory.
Begin your day with pickup from your hotel in Zurich and drive to the Appenzell Mountains in a comfortable air-conditioned van. Take a cable car to the top of Ebenalp Mountain. Walk through a cave on the edge of the mountain and continue around a chapel to a restaurant hanging on the rock.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant before continuing by foot to the beautiful Seealpsee Lake, which is surrounded by the Alps and sits under the highest mountain in the Appenzell region, Santis. After a walk around the lake, continue back to the car, passing waterfalls in the forest.
Once you reach the car, take a short ride to a local cheese factory for a tour. After the tour, be taken back to Zurich.
Includes
Transportation by air-conditioned van
Cable car ride to Ebenalp
Guided walk to Seealpsee and around
Visit to a local cheese factory
Return transportation to Zurich
Important Information
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and warm clothing
Bring a camera to capture the stunning views
Water and sunscreen are recommended for the hike
The tour involves walking on uneven terrain
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund