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Family fun around the Emmental
5 days / 4 nights
from £ 540
From the historic capital of Bern, this trip takes you to the Emmental, where you can taste Switzerland's most popular pastry from Kambly as well as make the world-famous Emmental cheese yourself. Burgdorf Castle invites you on a journey into the past - an overnight stay in the over 800-year-old architectural monument is a unique experience for young and old alike.
Highlights
- Bern - the capital of Switzerland
- Take the Kambly train to the Kambly Experience
- Panoramic view and photo rally on Marbachegg
- Emmental show dairy
- Chivalrous ambience at Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel
- Discounts with the Swiss Coupon Pass
«At the youth hostel in Burgdorf Castle you can literally spend the night in a museum. »
Jill - Our Switzerland expert
Your travel itinerary
Bern - Trubschachen i.E. - Marbachegg - Bern - Burgdorf - Affoltern i.E. - Burgdorf
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Day 1
Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Bern. Overnight stay at the youth hostel in Bern.
Highlights: Bern Old Town, Kramgasse, Zytglogge
Day 2
Bern - Kambly Experience - Marbachegg - Bern
Today you can enjoy the popular Swiss pastry from Kambly. In 35 minutes, the Kambly train will take you directly to the Kambly Experience in Trubschachen i.E. The free experience world offers insights into the history and production of the fine biscuits in an interactive and playful way. The excursion continues to Marbachegg, where a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps, lunch in a mountain restaurant and a photo rally with a little surprise at the end await you. Overnight stay at the youth hostel in Bern.
Highlights: Kambly train with family zone, interactive world of Kambly, Marbachegg: Bretzeli gondola, lunch in the mountain inn and photo rally.
Day 3
Bern - Burgdorf
In the morning there is enough time to visit Bern. How about a visit to the Bern Zoo? With the mission statement "More space for fewer animals", animal welfare is the top priority here. The included Swiss Coupon Pass includes a 2 for 1 voucher for admission. A nice addition is the bear park located directly on the Aare, where you can observe the heraldic animal of Bern. In the afternoon, a short train ride to Burgdorf. Overnight stay at the youth hostel in Burgdorf.
Highlights: Bern Animal and Bear Park, Burgdorf Castle Youth Hostel
Day 4
Burgdorf - Affoltern im Emmental - Burgdorf
After your first night in the special ambience of the castle, Switzerland's most famous cheese awaits you today. In the Emmental show dairy you will first immerse yourself in the world of Emmental cheese during a self-guided tour on the royal trail. In the afternoon, you will learn about the individual steps of cheese production up close in a fresh cheese workshop. At the end of the workshop, all participants will receive a cream cheese heart as a souvenir. Overnight stay at the youth hostel in Burgdorf.
Highlights: Emmental show dairy: 2 for 1 voucher in the Swiss Coupon Pass for the tour on the royal trail, cream cheese workshop, large children's playground, specialist cheese shop.
Day 5
Return journey by public transport to your final destination in Switzerland or extend your stay.
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