Visit a traditional farmer and experience alpine cheese making
Combine hands-on alpine cheese-making with a farmer’s breakfast and a hike or ride to the Niederhorn summit near Interlaken. It’s a half-day of food, wildlife spotting, and panoramic Bernese Alpine views.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: able to hike several kilometers with elevation gain and stand during a hands-on demonstration
Wildlife
History
Alpine cheese-making in the Bernese Alps is a long-standing seasonal practice tied to summer grazing and local farm economies.
Conservation
This area relies on low-impact tourism and responsible pasturing; stay on trails, pack out waste, and respect grazing rotations to reduce disturbance.
Pure Switzerland
Visit a traditional farmer and experience alpine cheese making
Pure Switzerland is a private tour operator based in Interlaken, Bern, offering personalized day tours across the Bernese Oberland and greater Swiss lake and mountain regions.
The company provides a range of full-day private experiences tailored to individual interests, from scenic drives around Lake Thun and Lake Brienz to Alpine train excursions to Jungfraujoch and visits to iconic villages such as Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen and Mürren. Tours include specialized itineraries like the Beatus Caves and Sigriswil suspension bridge route, Blue Lake and Öschinen Lake visits, cheese and chocolate-focused day trips to Berne and Gruyère, and themed routes highlighting locations from the CLOY (Crash Landing On You) series.
Each tour is led by a local guide who creates flexible, private itineraries — options range from scenic cable car rides and waterfall viewpoints to culinary stops at regional producers and historic sites such as Spiez Castle and Giessbach waterfalls. Pure Switzerland also offers private transfers and tailor-made day tours to cities including Lucerne, Zürich and Montreux.
Pure Switzerland is featured on The Adventure Collective and operates out of Interlaken, providing on-the-ground knowledge of routes, seasonal conditions and practical logistics across Bernese Oberland destinations. The operator focuses on private, customizable experiences that prioritize local insight, scenic highlights and clear day-long schedules for travelers seeking a curated Swiss alpine experience.
Base Location
Interlaken, Bern
Central in the Bernese Oberland
Tours Offered
12
Range of private day experiences
Private Guides
Local guides
Custom itineraries with local insight
Typical Length
8–8.5 hours
Full-day private tour options
Reserve a customizable private tour from Interlaken to Lake Thun, Lake Brienz, Jungfrau and more — local guides and flexible itineraries ready to craft your day.
Reserve in advance
Summer fills quickly—book ahead to secure a slot for the cheese demonstration and summit access.
Layer for changeable weather
Temperatures drop quickly on the ridge; bring windproof and insulating layers even on sunny days.
Respect animals and pastures
Keep to marked paths, give grazing animals space, and avoid feeding livestock to protect both you and local herds.
Sturdy footwear
Trails include damp meadows and rocky sections—wear supportive hiking shoes with good traction.
Sturdy hiking shoes
Support and traction on meadow paths and rocky summit sections.
Weather layers (windproof & insulated)
Protects against rapidly changing conditions at elevation.
Reusable water bottle
Hydration on the trail; water may not be available at all stops.
Camera or phone with extra battery
Capture panoramic views and close-ups of the cheese-making process.