Bake rye bread the traditional Valais way – an authentic local experience.
Bake rye bread in the historic oven – just as in grandad's day. A group experience for all ages. Ideal for team events, groups, and families.
The Baking Experience in Erschmatt
Visitors, male and female, can get hands-on. Prepare and knead the dough, Shape your own bread. It is then baked in a wood-fired oven – and smells wonderful. The program also includes a village tour, threshing in the historic barn, and short films in the Hoher Spycher (Upper Storehouse). A full experience for all your senses.
Kontakt und Auskunft
Erlebniswelt Roggen Erschmatt
erlebniswelt@erschmatt.ch
+41 27 932 15 19
Photos by Georg Berg und Lena Furrer
For families, groups and team events
The baking experience is teamwork and ideal for groups of 8 to 20 people. But smaller or larger groups are also possible. Suitable for team events, company outings and reunions. The baking experience is also appreciated as a corporate team-building event.
Procedure
The classic baking experience is as follows:
- Welcome and introduction
- Kneading the dough and shaping the loaves
- Baking bread in the wood-fired oven
- Village tour with threshing/tubs and short films Hoher Spycher
Timing
The baking experience is organised on request and is available all year round (including weekends)
Duration
The classic baking experience takes approx. 4 hours
Price
up to 8 persons flat rate CHF 600, each additional person CHF 50
Additional offers
The following additional options can be booked on request:
- Aperitif, catering
- Hike in the region
- Wine tasting
Location
The baking experience takes place in the baking and oven parlour in the Burgerhaus.
Address
Burgerhaus Haus Erschmatt, Toisstrasse 9, 3957 Erschmatt
How to get there
By car: car park in the village
By public transport: Bus from Leuk SBB to the terminus ‘Erschmatt, Dorf’ (approx. 3 minutes to the Burgerhaus)
What our participants say
Once again, I would like to thank you very, very much for the great baking experience on Saturday. It was interesting and exciting to learn so much about the ‘original grain of Valais’. The participants enjoyed working the dough, savouring the fragrant air and finally taking home a wonderful loaf of bread after a delicious snack.
- Rachel Zumtaugwald, Mitmänsch Oberwallis
We had a great evening and the bread tasted very good. It was a very nice team event and we really enjoyed baking together. Many thanks for the excellent organisation.
- Rainer Kramer, Visp
Our club event took us to Erschmatt to learn more about the many initiatives in connection with rye cultivation, but also to be able to participate in the tangible processing of rye into bread. Divided into two groups, we learnt lots of interesting facts about rye, the village of Erschmatt and the history of rye and the village of Erschmatt. A simple Z'nacht with various cheeses and, of course, rye bread rounded off an extremely exciting and informative club evening. Each club member went home satisfied with two freshly baked loaves of rye bread under their arm.
- Gilbert Briand, President Ambassador Club Upper Valais, 2019-2022
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FAQ - frequently asked questions
Can the classic baking experience (duration 4 hours) be shortened or extended?
Yes of course, we can adapt an ‘à la carte’ programme.
How many loaves can each person take away?
One loaf per person is included in the basic programme. Additional loaves can be ordered on request at a price of CHF 5. It has as long as it has.
In which languages is the baking experience offered?
German, French, English and Italian. Mixed-language groups are also possible.
Kontakt und Auskunft
Per Kontaktformular, Email oder via Telefon.
erlebniswelt@erschmatt.ch
+41 27 932 15 19