Farm Visit

Description

What do cows do in winter and where are they in summer? What work needs to be done on the farm? Four farming families from Appenzell inform you at the heart of the action. In their farms located in scenic spots, you can take a peek into the barn on Wednesdays or Saturdays, watch the feeding, and both young and old learn interesting things about cows, bulls, calves, sheep, goats, milk, and machines. Get an overview of the many activities and challenges of Appenzell agriculture. Suitable footwear is recommended. The Koster family runs a traditional dairy farm situated in a beautiful setting above Gonten. Feeding the calves, making hay, milking, fencing are just four of the countless activities necessary for the well-being of animals and humans. To get to the farm, it is recommended to hike, drive, or take the PubliCar. We will be happy to assist you with the reservation. > All dates > Hiking proposal starting from Gontenbad Registration: until the day of the excursion, 12:00 PM, by phone or email with Tourist Info Appenzell, Hauptgasse 38, 9050 Appenzell. Tel. +41 71 788 96 41; info@appenzell.ch Note: This text has been translated by an automatic translation software and not by a human translator. It may contain translation errors.

Highlights

• Farm visit with four Appenzell farming families
• Discovering agricultural activities in winter and summer
• Registration until the day of the excursion

General Information

The farm visit takes place in Gontenbad, where participants can observe the daily work of farmers. The Koster families and others share their knowledge about livestock and farming practices, offering an immersive experience in the heart of nature.

Location

Himmelbergstrasse 11, 9108 Gontenbad, Switzerland

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