In Interlaken’s vicinity a cheeselovers’ dream is hiding deep in a cave under the Swiss Alps: the Cheese Cathedral. This heavenly cheesy place is home to thousands of cheese wheels all stored at the perfect stable temperature of around 15 degrees celcius. With cheeses left, right, above and behind you the cheese cave easily resembles a cheese cathedral with an impressive array of local mountain & Alp cheeses as its altar to the grate dairy deity Cheesus!
Visit the cheese cathedral & taste local cheese (fondue)
Storing Swiss alpine cheeses in a cave like the Cheese Cathedral makes perfect sense due to the ideal environmental conditions it provides. The cave maintains a stable temperature of around 15 degrees Celsius, which is optimal for cheese storage. This consistent temperature, combined with the natural humidity found in caves, creates an environment that closely mimics the traditional aging conditions used by European cheesemakers for centuries. These conditions are crucial for preserving the flavor, texture, and quality of the cheeses as they mature. Furthermore, the cave setting offers practical advantages for cheese storage and aging. The Cheese Cathedral, located deep under the Swiss Alps, provides a naturally cool and humid environment without the need for artificial climate control. This not only ensures the cheeses are stored in optimal conditions but also does so in an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly manner. The cave’s ability to maintain these conditions consistently allows for proper aging of the cheeses, enhancing their flavors and textures over time, much like the traditional mountain cheese caves used by Swiss cheesemakers for generations.
The Interlaken cheese cathedral is just one of many cheese storage caves found scattered around Switzerland and definitely one of the more impressive ones!
More info about the cheese cave cathedral can be found here too.
