The most beautiful farm shops in Bern

Have you always wanted to take a look inside the stables of a farm? Park your bike and set off on the signposted tour of the Barry farm. Here you can find out more about the farm animals, farm produce and everyday life on the farm. Insider tip: The barbecue area on the farm offers a marvellous view of the Jura. Fortunately, the ingredients for the barbecue don't have to be lugged along, but can be bought fresh on site in the farm shop. Just watch out when the affectionate St Bernard dog “Oyra” comes sniffing round: she’s always happy to have a bite or two.

Not only can you enjoy delicious, homemade “Muck’s” glacé from Seeland with a beautiful view, the Feller farm is also an insider tip for photographers. In spring, for example, the cherry blossoms on the trees in the meadow bloom beautifully and invite you to stop for a few snapshots. In summer, the cherries are harvested and sold in the farm shop. A regional lemonade from “Bänz” can also be bought here as a refreshing thirst quencher. The perfect stop to feel the warmth on your skin on sunny days and celebrate the cosy Bernese way of life.

This farm shop offers a wide range of products: In the “Lädeli” (shop) you can buy various seasonal organic products. Fancy a bit of Italianità? Homemade pasta and sugo take you from rustic Switzerland to “bella Italia”. Or perhaps typical Bern? Then we recommend homemade “Nidletäfeli” (caramels), which bring back childhood memories. At this beautiful spot, organic aperitifs are also organised by the farm owners on request. Perfect for inviting a large number of guests and enjoying the idyllic Emmental atmosphere. And if you want to extend the country life feeling, book a night in the B&B in the attic of the old granary.

Every farm shop has its own delicious specialities. What about the Mühlihof shop in Rüschegg? Every Saturday from 8:15 a.m. you can buy fabulous “Züpfe” (butter plait) and on Tuesdays from 12:00 a.m. fresh bread. For the perfect brunch, you can also buy a homemade jam, dairy products from the Gambach cheese dairy and sausages from the farm. The Mühlihof shop also has something for unique gifts. How about homemade pretzels or syrup as a souvenir for the next family celebration?

The historic farm sells tasty fruit from high-stem trees, milk, eggs, meat, potatoes, honey and syrup from its own production around the clock in the Pfandersmatt farm shop. The selection of delicacies is huge: refreshing drinks, alpine cheese, various baked goods and, perfect for cooling off on hot days, Gasparini ice cream. If you are interested, guests are welcome to take a look in the barn or watch the milking. Simply knock on the door and if you are lucky, Bänz and Mirjam Stalder Walde will show you round the farm.

A true cheese paradise can be found here in Oberbütschel. The REK mountain cheese dairy produces the finest Gantrisch mountain cheeses, cheese from the Stafelalp, monastery cheese, Bütschelegger cheese, Emmental AOP as well as various Mutschlis, Ziger, fondue, butter and yoghurt. Together, the team in the two cheese dairies in the municipality of Rüeggisberg process regional cheese and dairy specialities from milk from 46 suppliers. Tip: Bring a slightly different dessert flavour for your next party. The cheese dairy puts together extra-fine platters on advance order. This surprise is sure to go down well with cheese lovers.

Organic quality can be purchased 24/7 in this farm shop. The self-service shop’s range is small but very, very fine. Tasty fruit and vegetables, aromatic herbs and fresh eggs are sold here. It’s also a real insider tip in summer: you can fill your water bottle with fresh spring water in front of the farm. Benches right next to the bubbling fountain invite you to relax your tired legs. You can also cool off inside, as the farm shop is located in an old vaulted cellar.

There’s plenty to discover and learn at Reto Streit and Ursula Knuchel’s Bio Suisse farm. A farm and hedgerow nature trail provides visitors with interesting facts about the farm and guest farm. If you want to take more time, you can spend the night at B&B on the farm and enjoy a dinner made from local ingredients. People who love animals will also get their money's worth here. In addition to all the exciting insights, you can also buy the farm’s own products such as sweet must.

In addition to the farm shop, Mattenhof even has a farm bakery. The oven is fired up every Saturday and Monday: “Linzertorte” (traditional Austrian pastry), “Anke-Züpfe” (buttered plait), “Nidlechuche” (cream pancakes) or the house speciality, “Merängge” (meringues) and many other delicacies are sold. A visit is particularly worthwhile from spring to autumn, when the wide field next door is bursting with colour. There are all kinds of flowers to pick yourself. And during the autumn season, there are numerous edible and ornamental pumpkins.