A plate full of rolled Hobelcheese
Chocolates
Saanenbrätzeli
Alpine and regional products
Regional is genius
Hobelkäse
Different kinds of cheese
Regional products from the Gstaad holiday region
Hobel cheese, mountain and alpine cheese
What are the differences? Alpine cheese is a full-fat hard cheese made from raw alpine milk with a firm rind. It is round and weighs 5 to 14 kg. When it is processed into Hobel cheese, it becomes an extra-hard cheese, which is traditionally cut into fine slices before serving. All other types of cheese that are not produced on the alp in the holiday region Gstaad are called mountain cheese.
Other regional delicacies made from milk
The various dairies in the villages have even more regional products in their range. From local milk, their own fondue and fine raclette cheese to Saanen goat cheese and fine yoghurts or cottage cheese.
Stacked yoghurt
Cheese market table
Black fondue caquelon
Cow looking out of the stable
Saanen goat
Meat products from Simmental cattle and other animals
Whether dried or as a fine fillet - the regional meat products are characterised by their high quality. The farmers here mainly keep Simmental cattle. Its dried meat is a real regional speciality. Tip: try the flavoursome Simmental dried meat on its own or with a little Saanen mustard.
There are various barbecue areas perfectly equipped to grill the fine regional meat, even in winter.
Crispy bread, the finest chocolate and surprising sweets
The various bakeries and patisseries create many delicacies every day with great passion and joy. Some products are made according to old recipes and in the traditional way. Others are newly developed and waiting to be discovered. Whether for everyday use, as a picnic or as a ‘tasty’ souvenir from your holiday - there is something to suit every taste.
Various dark loaves
Alpine products on the table
Simmental calf
340 farmers take care of the landscape
Most farms operate on 10 - 30 hectares of farmland with almost 11 000 cows and are pure family businesses. In summer, the dairymen spend 8 – 10 weeks with their cows on the Alp, where they produce the special Alpine cheese. Besides cheese, our farmers also produce other local products (herbal tea, syrup, butter, dried sausages, «Nidletäfeli» caramel and more). Some of them sell these in their self-service boxes along hiking trails, directly from the farmstead or on the Alp.
Saanen mustard
Every family has its own well-kept secret recipe.
Saanen mustard is one of the holiday region's specialities, served with ham and sausages. Traditionally, mustard is made from mustard seeds and grapes. In Saanenland, the main mustard ingredient is cherry puree. And, for holders of the digital guest card (Gstaad Card), the locals are happy to reveal their recipe and show interested parties how this unique product is made.
Saanen Mustard
Saanen Beer
Saane Gutsch in the flowers
Saanegutsch Beer
The Saanegutsch Beer was created seven years ago during a beer round with colleagues. At first they brewed it in their own garage for their own use and, above all, tried it out a lot. Today, around 35 000 bottles are produced each year. There are four different varieties, whereby the mango flavoured beer is also very tasty for non-beer lovers. Saanengutsch beer can be found in almost every regional restaurant and retail outlet. Cheers!
Local honey
Over 70 beekeepers look after around 700 bee colonies in the holiday region Gstaad.This results in a bee population of around 28 million bees during the foraging period, which feed on wild and garden flowers.Some beekeepers move their colonies, like the cows in summer, to higher areas where there is a different floral splendour. This results in honey of different consistencies and colours. Regional honey can be found in the retail trade or in the Landi. Many beekeepers also sell their honey directly from the farm.
Beehives covered in snow
Beehives in the field
Beekeeper with honeycomb
Ice Cream
A scoop of ice cream
Regional ice cream
The holiday region Gstaad has various ice cream producers who mainly use local suppliers. The fresh milk comes from the Saanenland and Simmental and in summer also from the various alpine farms. The delicious ice cream can be purchased in various shops.
Kobi Eggs
The Zeller family has been producing free-range eggs for over twenty years. They put their heart and soul into caring for almost 2 000 chickens on their farm in Grund near Gstaad. The family packs and processes the eggs at home and their products are sold in retail outlets as well as in local and regional hotels and restaurants.
Eggs on sale
brown chicken
Tea varieties
Glas coaster
Apple rings
Saanenbrätzeli
Regional products from the holiday region Gstaad
Various birds made of clay
Products from the Alpenruhe – different and yet the same
The Alpenruhe Foundation offers people with special needs jobs in various areas. Products are made from various materials and delicious local specialities are on offer. The cosy Café Alpenruhe invites you to linger and children can let off steam in the experience world with its large playground, children's railway, petting zoo and adventure garden.