The full range of Swiss cheese varieties

Swiss cheese is unique. From mild and creamy to strong and bold flavours – there is something to suit every palate. And there is one thing that all Swiss cheeses have in common: character. This is true both of the well-known cheese varieties and of the numerous regional specialities. Why? They are produced in line with old traditions, with locally sourced milk and great craftsmanship. Here you can find everything you need to know about the various cheese varieties, types and specialities.

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Alpkäse and specialities
Alpkäse and specialities
Appenzeller®
Appenzeller®
Berner Alpkäse and Berner Hobelkäse AOP
Berner Alpkäse and Berner Hobelkäse AOP
Bündner Bergkäse
Bündner Bergkäse
Emmentaler AOP
Emmentaler AOP
L'Etivaz AOP
L'Etivaz AOP
Le Gruyère AOP
Le Gruyère AOP
Raclette Suisse®
Raclette Suisse®
Raclette du Valais AOP
Raclette du Valais AOP

Labels & quality marks

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  • “swissmilk green”: the new industry standard for sustainable Swiss milk
  • AOP and IGP: quality labels with character
  • Cheese with the Bud: organic from the field to the plate
Sbrinz AOP
Sbrinz AOP
Tessiner Alpkäse AOP
Tessiner Alpkäse AOP
Tête de Moine AOP
Tête de Moine AOP
Tilsiter
Tilsiter
Tomme Vaudoise
Tomme Vaudoise
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP
Vacherin Mont-d'Or AOP
Vacherin Mont-d'Or AOP

Types of cheese

Semi-hard, hard or soft cheese?

Swiss cheese is categorised into different types of cheese. Each type of cheese has its own characteristics and differs in several terms. As diverse as the regions in Switzerland!

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