Experience Culinary Vorarlberg
Savour creativity!

Vorarlberg and its locals are all about cheese. But there’s a lot more to discover in the mountains, valleys, and around Lake Constance.

Kreativ in der Natur

In Vorarlberg, cheese is a big deal. From tangy aged Alp and Bergkäse to creamy Camembert, Sura Kees, and mild fresh cheese made from goat or sheep’s milk, this region is a dream for cheese lovers.

The variety of dairy products matches the diverse cultural landscape, shaped by traditional three-tier farming. Combining centuries-old craftsmanship with modern techniques, Vorarlberg really knows its cheese. There’s always been a tight-knit bond between the farmers, local producers, and the hospitality scene here.

Vorarlberg invites you to dive into its rich cheese culture. Whether you're on a culinary hike, visiting an alpine pasture, enjoying creative dishes in top-notch restaurants, cosy inns, or checking out modern cheese cellars where you can watch the cheese wheels age, there's so much to savour in Vorarlberg.

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Innovative top-chefs and restaurants

Culinary experiences in Vorarlberg

The rise of a cheese superstar

Sura Kees

An old tradition nearly disappeared until it was revived 30 years ago. The Celts already knew about this sour fermented cheese called Sura Kees. However, it lacked a strong following and was not popular for a long time. Once considered a cheese for the poor, it was overshadowed by richer lab cheeses, which are made with rennet to form curds. Sura Kees, however, is made without rennet.

Now, top local chefs have come to appreciate the craft and love using this cheese in their dishes. A young, mild Sura Kees goes great with quinoa and zucchini for a light summer meal, and it’s also fab with bacon if you’re after something a bit richer.

Specialties from Vorarlberg

FAQ

Creative dining and architecture in Vorarlberg come in many forms, from award-winning restaurants, and charming inns to modern cheese cellars where you can marvel at the ageing process of the cheese.

Robust mountain cheeses, gentle Sura Kees, and floral hay milk cheese: Vorarlberg and its locals are dedicated to cheese. But there's much more to discover in the mountains and valleys: top-notch restaurants, Lake Constance fish, and traditional Riebel, a specialty made from light corn grits.

Centuries-old craftsmanship combined with modern processing and aging techniques define Vorarlberg's culinary scene. The collaboration between agriculture, regional producers, and the hospitality and gastronomy sectors has always been close-knit.

An old tradition nearly vanished until it was revived 30 years ago. The Celts already knew this sour-fermented cheese, called Sura Kees. However, it lacked a good following and was out of favour for a long time. Once dubbed a “poor man’s cheese,” it was replaced by richer cheeses made with rennet. Sura Kees, on the other hand, is made without rennet.

Top chefs in Vorarlberg appreciate this traditional craft and incorporate Sura Kees into their dishes. The mild, young Sura Kees pairs beautifully with quinoa and zucchini for a light summer meal, though it’s also great with bacon.

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