Zurich: Appenzell Mountains, Lake & Cheese Factory Day Trip
ID: GYG967981-1504879
Category:
Country: Switzerland
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
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
Guide will meet you at your hotel in Zurich or around Zurich. In case of other place, don't be shy to ask for different place to pick up.
INCLUDED
- 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
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
