Is the Interlaken Farm Tour Worth CHF 139?

You've seen the price. CHF 139 for a morning on an alpine farm. Maybe you've already compared it to a fondue dinner (CHF 35), a Jungfraujoch ticket (CHF 130+), or a group tour on GetYourGuide (CHF 49). You're 80% convinced. You just want someone to tell you honestly whether it's actually worth it.

I run this tour. I'm not the most objective person you'll find. But I've guided dozens of groups up to Alp Sigriswiler, and I have a clear sense of who leaves satisfied and who leaves wishing they'd asked better questions before booking. Daniela Thierstein, the farmer, produces 700 wheels of cheese every summer on this mountain using a tradition that dates back to 1739. That context is hard to find anywhere else in Interlaken.

Here's the honest breakdown.

What CHF 139 Covers

The price includes everything you need for the morning. No extras, no surprises at the end.

• Pick-up and drop-off from Interlaken West

• A 4-hour guided visit to a working alpine farm in the Justistal

• A full Swiss breakfast at the farm: bread baked the same morning, eggs, mountain butter, jam, cold cuts, farm cheese

• Cheese tasting from the cellar (wheels currently aging)

• Morning cheesemaking visit (when it's happening, it usually is)

• Maximum 8 people per group

That works out to CHF 35 per hour including transport. Which, by Interlaken standards, is not extravagant.

What CHF 139 Doesn't Cover

Two optional extras, both worth knowing about before you go.

• Cheese to buy and take home: CHF 20 per kilo (optional, bring cash)

• The tractor ride back down if you'd rather not hike: CHF 10 per person (rarely needed, the trail is easy)

How This Compares to the Alternative

Our main competitor runs the same type of experience for CHF 159 per person, with groups of up to 16 people. Their farm is in Habkern, which is beautiful. They've been doing it longer than we have.

We're CHF 20 less and half the group size.

The price difference is trivial. The group size difference is not. A table of 8 is a conversation. A table of 16 is a presentation.

Who Gets the Most Out of This

The people who leave most satisfied share a few things in common.

People who eat breakfast and care what's in it. People who've been to Switzerland before and want to escape the tourist areas and get a different perspective on the culture and lifestyle. Couples and small groups who want a morning that gives them something to talk about at dinner.

Families with children over 8 do well. The hike is short and flat enough for kids, the farm has animals, and children at farm breakfasts eat more than their parents expect.

Solo travellers do surprisingly well too. Strangers around a table at 1,400 metres tend to talk. With a small group, you really get to connect with the other guests and with Daniela. Most solo bookings leave saying it was one of the better decisions of their trip.

Daniela is knowledgeable about Swiss culture and cheese making. She shares information about Swiss mountain life that you simply won't find in a guidebook. For many guests, it becomes one of their favorite activities in Switzerland.

Want to know more about the person behind the experience? Read Meet Daniela, the farmer behind our tour.

Who Might Not Love It

Not everyone is the right fit for this tour, and I'd rather tell you now.

People who need a structured itinerary with scheduled activities at each step. People who are uncomfortable with farm smells, uneven ground, or moments of improvisation.

It's a real farm. Daniela isn't performing. If she needs to deal with a cow issue mid-morning, she does. For some people, that's exactly the point. For others, it's not what they were hoping for.

My Honest Assessment

For the people this suits, it's the best morning they'll have in Switzerland. Not because of the list of activities, but because of the context: a specific farm, a woman who has been making cheese on this mountain for years, and a breakfast that doesn't exist on any restaurant menu.

Whether CHF 139 is worth it depends on what kind of trip you're having.

If you're here for Jungfraujoch and three days of activities, this probably isn't your morning.

If you want to leave Interlaken's Hauptstrasse and eat cheese that was made 30 metres from where you're sitting, yes. It's worth it. You won't regret it.

Your Questions About the Farm Tour

Is a farm tour in Switzerland worth it?

For the right traveller, absolutely. The combination of a working alpine dairy farm, a full breakfast made from ingredients produced on-site, and a group capped at 8 means you get genuine access to Swiss mountain life. It's not a staged experience.

What is included in an alpine cheese farm tour near Interlaken?

The CHF 139 price covers round-trip transport from Interlaken West, a 4-hour guided visit to Alp Sigriswiler in the Justistal, a full Swiss farm breakfast (bread baked the same morning, eggs, butter, jam, cold cuts, farm cheese), cellar cheese tasting, and a cheesemaking visit. Maximum 8 guests per group.

How long is the farm tour in Interlaken?

The tour runs approximately 4 hours, departing at 8h00 from Interlaken West on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Is the hike to the cheese farm difficult?

No. The trail to Alp Sigriswiler is short and accessible for most fitness levels, including families with children over 8. That said, the hike can be slippery, so hiking shoes are genuinely helpful. If you'd rather not walk back down, a tractor ride is available for CHF 10 per person. Check out What to Wear on the Farm Tour for a full packing list.

What do you do at an alpine cheese farm?

You visit the cheesemaking room during the morning production, taste wheels from the aging cellar (the cave sits 30 metres below the dining room), eat a full farm breakfast, and have time with Daniela to ask questions about her work and Swiss mountain life. You can also buy cheese to take home at CHF 20/kg. Bring cash.

Can I book for just 1 or 2 people?

Yes. We fill remaining spots with other guests up to the maximum of 8. You can also book the tour privately. Contact us for pricing.

What if the weather is questionable when I wake up?

We send a WhatsApp message by 7am if we're cancelling due to weather. No message means we're going. Light rain doesn't stop us.

Is CHF 139 expensive for a tour in Interlaken?

At CHF 35 per hour including transport, breakfast, and a guided farm visit, it sits well below most comparable experiences in the region. The main alternative runs at CHF 159 with groups double the size. The question isn't whether the price is high. It's whether this kind of morning is what you're looking for.

Book the Farm Tour

Tuesdays and Thursdays. Departure 8h00 from Interlaken West.

Not sure whether to choose a farm tour or a cheese factory tour? Read Alpine Farm vs Cheese Factory for a direct comparison.

*Written by Teona Gvasalia, your alpine guide at Swiss Local Adventures

Source: 

on-site visit to Alp Sigriswiler, Justistal, 2026.