The mysterious herb preparation that is regularly rubbed into each round cheese by hand makes it the most aromatic Swiss cheese of all.

The mountain air and meadows of flowers and herbs make the milk in the Grisons region particularly full of flavour, which is what gives this speciality its finely aromatic taste.

Anybody who has tasted Emmentaler AOC knows that this cheese speaks for itself. As big as it is world-famous, each piece of Emmentaler AOC is a piece of nature.

Anybody who has tasted Emmentaler AOC knows that this cheese speaks for itself. As big as it is world-famous, each piece of Emmentaler AOC is a piece of nature.

Cheese lovers from all over the world appreciate Le Gruyère AOC Switzerland for its characteristically full-bodied aroma – a masterpiece of Swiss cheesemaking.

Raclette suisse or Raclette valaisanne – this delicious melting cheese is easy to prepare and lends itself to an infinite variety of dishes containing select ingredients.

Legend has it that Raclette was invented by a Valaisian by the name of Léon. One cold day, he simply heated up a piece of cheese on the fire instead of eating it cold.

Sbrinz AOC – no other cheese can be enjoyed in such a variety of ways as this extra hard cheese from Central Switzerland: broken up into pieces, sliced into thin rolls or grated.

Tête de Moine AOC – this highly aromatic semi-hard cheese from the Jura that is shaved into thin rosettes is a treat for the eye and the palate.

Tilsiter Switzerland from the luxuriant green Thurgau canton, made to an original recipe since 1893, is one of the strongest labels in Switzerland.

Tomme Vaudoise – the fine, creamy, melt-in-the-mouth soft cheese speciality from West Switzerland, delicious whatever the occasion.

This thick and creamy semi-hard cheese is an essential ingredient in the popular half-and-half fondue, and is also exquisite simply served on its own.

A seasonal soft cheese speciality from the Joux Valley in the Vaud canton Jura. Simply irresistible when enjoyed straight from the oven.

Switzerland has an infinite variety of regional Alpine cheeses and local cheese specialities. Find out more about them here.