A different world up with the cows near the Klausen Pass - the connection between Canton Uri & Canton Glarus.

Alp Sbrinz wheels in the courtyard of the Käserei

After crossing the Surenen pass during my attempt at the Swiss Alpine Pass Route, I came upon a sign saying "Alp Käse". Not being the type of person who can walk past cheese, (especially after walking 8 hours that day), I stopped to make a purchase and have a look around the dairy.

Alpine cheese, refers to a category of cheese that is traditionally produced in the Alpine regions of Europe, including Switzerland, France, and Italy. There are several characteristics of genuine Alpine cheese

Words from the late, Mr Marc-Henri Horner of Fromagerie de Marsens about milk used for making Vacherin Fribourgeois.

Bloderkäse or Sauerkäse is the oldest type of cheese made in the Swiss Alps.

Currently still made in Toggenburg alps - this cheese nearly died out when hard and semi-hard cheese began to dominate production.