Cheesemaking has been a tradition in Switzerland for hundreds of years. Half of the milk produced is made into cheese, and namely a total of around 450 varieties.

Certain varieties of Swiss cheese are typical of a region, and this region is reputed for its cheese. Here you can see the geographical areas where the major varieties of Swiss cheese are produced.

Here you can discover what distinguishes each type of Swiss cheese, be it extra hard, hard, semi-hard, soft and cream cheese or special cheese.

The production of Swiss cheese comprises five stages. Here you can find out what happens when milk is turned into cheese.

There is a lot to see and experience in Swiss exhibition dairies. Take a look.

Certain varieties of Swiss cheese have received the AOC label ("controlled term of origin "). Here you can find out what this label means when referring to Swiss cheese.

Here you will find the answers to frequently asked questions, such as “How does Swiss cheese actually get its taste?”