12: Langnau and the cheese trade

«Langnau is the offspring of the mountains on which the Emmental cheeses grow and is therefore the natural cheese port where the products of the mountains land.» Jeremias Gotthelf on Langnau, which developed into a veritable cheese metropolis in the 19th century. The «cheese hunts», in which cheese producers and traders tried to get the better of each other, were legendary. After the First World War, exports were stopped in order to ensure the country's supply, which fundamentally changed the cheese trade. You can find out more exciting facts about the cheese trade at the Langnau Regional Museum. Families can also discover the new exciting cheese comic thriller in Langnau. More information: https://erlebnisverlag.ch/comic Before continuing your journey, it is best to fortify yourself with Emmental specialties in Langnau. Then take cycle route 24 back to the crossroads in Emmenmatt and up to Moosegg!

12 - Hörversion (anklicken)