Seiler Cheese.
Craftsmanship, passion, and a cave cellar.
Who would have thought that a true world champion would emerge from the heart of Obwalden? The Seiler cheese dairy in Giswil won gold at the first Raclette World Championship in 2023. And that is by no means the only award won by this family business with over 100 years of history.
Matured in the mountain
Below the Giswilerstock mountain lies a former military tunnel. There, far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the vagaries of the weather, is a gigantic cave cellar. Inside, up to 90,000 cheese wheels mature to perfection. The old caverns provide ideal conditions for the maturing process, which lasts up to twelve months. This is how Seiler's cheese specialities develop their typical taste and incomparable quality.
This cheese is excellent
The milk used to make it comes from local farms, located on hillsides and in valleys where agriculture is strictly controlled. Up to 80,000 kilograms of fresh milk are processed every day. This produces cheese that is appreciated far beyond Obwalden. In 2023, the creamy raclette was awarded gold at the first Raclette World Championship. In addition, it has won nine Swiss Cheese Awards, for example for semi-hard cheese and spice creations. The traditional company also demonstrated its innovative spirit with its “Dubai Raclette,” inspired by the hype surrounding Dubai chocolate.
Seiler's cheese specialties are available in specialist shops or directly from the store in Giswil.
Combined excursion
Our tip: Combine your shopping trip with a walk along the Schacherseppeli adventure trail and treat yourself to an award-winning portion of cheese at the end.
Important information
Take the Zentralbahn railway to Giswil. Leave Giswil station and walk towards the village center. Follow the main road for a few minutes. The Seiler cheese shop is located in the center of the village and is easily accessible on foot.
You can find more information on the website of Seiler Cheese
Location
Giswil. A stone's throw from the train station.
Industriestrasse 45
6074 Giswil