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Emmental Show Dairy

Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland

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Watch cheesemakers turn milk into the famous holey wheels, see an old alpine cheese hut and taste in the shop. The large car park suits motorhomes.

The Emmental Show Dairy in Affoltern im Emmental (canton of Bern) is a day-out destination built around the famous cheese, with a restaurant, a cheese shop and a playground. Important to know first: production of Emmentaler AOP ended at the end of June 2025. SRF cited higher milk costs, falling sales, high staff costs and the dairy group Cremo pulling out of the purchase agreement. The visitor attraction continued, with the production facilities to be integrated into the “Emmentaler Königsweg”.

According to freizeit.ch (page updated 28 May 2026), the multimedia Königsweg (about 25 minutes; German, French, English) shows the history and making of Emmental cheese and ends with a tasting. At the public fresh-cheese demonstration at 2 pm you learn the basics; making Stöckli cheese in the historic 1741 Stöckli is offered to groups. The cheese shop, Königsweg and restaurant are open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, and the Sunday Sennenbrunch is popular.

We have no reliable information on parking or suitability for motorhomes. Please check the programme and times in advance (as of October 2026).

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Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland
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47.0659, 7.7372
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Emmental Show Dairy?

Emmental Show Dairy is in Affoltern im Emmental, Switzerland, at GPS 47.0659, 7.7372. It is about 5 km from Trachselwald.

Can you camp near Emmental Show Dairy?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Pferdehof-Leimern, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 19 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Emmental Show Dairy?

Emmental Show Dairy is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Emmental cheese country to Lake Lucerne.

What is there to see near Emmental Show Dairy?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lueg viewpoint (3 km), Hasle-Rüegsau wooden bridge (9 km), Bern Old Town (26 km) and Oberhofen Castle (38 km).

When is the best time to visit Emmental Show Dairy?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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