If you’re a cheese buff who’s constantly searching for the best cheddar, gouda, or mozzarella you can find, you’ve probably heard of Europe’s reputation when it comes to cheese. European countries are known to have a long and rich history when it comes to cheese, which makes them immediate destinations for tourists who love their cheese. But which European country has the absolute best cheese?
The Runner Ups
First, let’s get the runner-ups out of the way because they absolutely deserve a mention. France and Italy are well known for their incredible contribution to cheese throughout history. Italy, for its amazing buffalo mozzarella as well as parmesan. France, for its exotic flavors such as Brie. In either country, you really can’t go wrong.
The Swiss Crown
However, if we have to give the crown to one country, that country would be none other than Switzerland. Consider the fact that Swiss cheese, taken from the Emmental valley, was literally named after this country—and yet that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. You have Gruyère, Sbrinz, Racletta, Appenzeller, and the absolutely stunning Tête de Moine, which was invented by monks in the mountains centuries ago. The cheese caves of Charmey are museums where you can learn all you need to know about the cheese of Switzerland, as well as local dairy farms in the area.