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Kuhniversum Trauffer Factory Museum Tickets

By booking this admission to the Kuhniversum museum, you’ll visit the iconic Trauffer wooden toy factory, famous for creating the Swiss red-spotted cow. The most iconic toy in the Alpine country!

By booking this admission to the Kuhniversum museum, you’ll visit the iconic Trauffer wooden toy factory, famous for creating the Swiss red-spotted cow. The most iconic toy in the Alpine country!

Why Visit Trauffer’s Kuhniversum?

With this admission to the Kuhniversum museum, you’ll visit the birthplace of Switzerland’s most iconic wooden toy: the red-spotted cow. Created by the Trauffer factory in 1938, these figures are made from local linden wood and are carved, polished, and painted by hand, becoming a symbol of Swiss craftsmanship, tradition, and quality.

During your visit, you’ll go behind the scenes to see how artisans cut, sand, and hand-paint each little cow. There are no mass industrial processes; each piece is unique, made exclusively with certified Swiss wood, ensuring environmentally responsible production that respects the Alpine surroundings.

In addition, the tour will allow you to learn about the legacy of three generations of the Trauffer family, from the founder Alfred to the current owner Marc Trauffer. You’ll have a great time!

Opening Hours

The Kuhniversum museum at the Trauffer toy factory is open everyday from 10 am to 6 pm. You can visit at any time within these opening hours.

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Included

Admission to the Kuhniversum museum at the Trauffer factory

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Physical: Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Show more

Intellectual: Has measures for cognitive accessibility. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms.

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Sustainability conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The activity promotes local production.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.

Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis, we offer tickets at official prices, with full transparency and exclusive benefits for our users. In a few exceptional cases (less than 5%), these rates may be slightly higher than the ticket office price as they include booking fees and/or audio guides. The advantage is that your spot is guaranteed, and you won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office(although there may still be wait time at security and to access the monument).

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Trauffer Holzspielwaren Corporate name: Trauffer Holzspielwaren AG Registered Office: Dorfstrasse 73, Hofstetten b. Brienz, Switzerland Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): CHE-113.001.104 Contact information Email: events@trauffer.ch Phone: 033 952 15 01

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Trauffer Factory

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