Berner-Alpkaesemeisterschaft - September 2022 23rd Berner-Alpkaesemeisterschaft: Switzerland might not be the biggest country on earth - but it sure knows how to make cheese! Some of the most outstanding ones come from the department of Bern and therefor will be featured in a weekend feast. On the weekend of September 17th you will have the […]
Every year on the first Saturday in November the Obwaldner Käsemarkt takes place in Sarnen and this year it´s for the 28th time! Obwaldner Käsemarkt is one of Switzerland's oldest "Alpkäse" markets and even though Gustav and I haven't made it there yet - we are more than sure it's worth to mark your calendar! […]
Suisse Fondue Festival - Fribourg, CH For the 1st (!) time this festival will take place in Fribourg Switzerland from November 17th until November 20th! The fondue Moitié-Moitié is part of the cultural heritage of the city and canton Fribourg and is made by using Guyère AOP cheese together with Vacherin Firbourgeois AOP. Just for […]
Fête du Vacherin Mont-D´Or - Les Charbonnières, Switzerland There are some cheeses that deserve their own festival and Vacherin Mont-d´Or is definitely one of them! Every year on the first Saturday after fast-Monday in September you can witness the cattle procession coming back to the valley and also be among the first to try the […]
Käsefest Thun 2026 - Bälliz, Switzerland The Käsefest Thun might not be a big event but it showcases exceptional cheeses and other delicacies from the area and is definitely worth the visit! Note: Festival times might change and events might be canceled. Always check official sites before heading out the door. Image Rights: All […]
Käsefest Rapperswil Jona 2025- Switzerland It is no secret that Switzerland is a country full of cheese. Fortunately it is also a country full of Cheese Festivals! After Lugano, Thun, Huttwil, Luzern and Appenzell also Rapperswil-Jona in Switzerland´s canton of St. Gallen will welcome cheese lovers from near and far. With almost 30 producers the […]
Bern Cheese Festival 2025- Bern, Switzerland We all know that Switzerland is full of delicious cheese and a lot of them come from Canton Bern which also hosts Switzerland´s capital, a city that can be traced back to the middle ages. Every year cheese makers from all over the Canton travel to Bern to share […]
Käsefest Basel 2026 - Barfüsserplatz, Basel,Switzerland The Käsefest Basel will this year take place in the middle of town on Barfüsserplatz. The festival will opens its gates to cheese lovers and -seekers and promises a great tasting experience all the way through Switzerland´s finest finds. There will be lot´s of entertainment with music, show-cheesing and […]
9th Fête de la Tête de Moine - Bellelay, Switzerland From May 1st to May 3rd, 2026, the little town of Bellelay will celebrate it´s famous offspring * Tête de Moine *, a jewel of Swiss culinary heritage! There will be a world cheese platter competition, a tasting of Tête de Moine and also a […]
FÊTE DU FROMAGE 2026 - Gruyères, Switzerland FÊTE DU FROMAGE - Gruyères, Switzerland might not be the crown cheese event of the year, but it surely takes place in the cradle of a king! Traditionally the festival will take place on the first Sunday in May and there will be production demonstrations as well as plenty […]
