Prices vary but farm stays are relatively inexpensive as a rule, meals tend to be good and hearty and it can be a great way to get kids out to the countryside, seeing animals and crops on a working farm.

Some 200 of them throughout Switzerland.

A good resource when looking for bed and breakfasts and planning your weekend trips in Switzerland. Note that many of these do not hang out a shingle, so you need to find them and book in advance. Also check our resource listing for Country farm stays by using the search tool on this page.