Swiss cheese from Alpine Milking Cows 🐄 Raclette - the king of cheeses at Swiss markets

Swiss Cheese from Alpine Milking Cows Raclette - King of Cheeses at Appenzell’s Vibrant Markets.
Dive into the heart of Appenzell’s countryside, where the rolling hills and Glarus Alps cradle a timeless tradition of cheese-making! This video celebrates the magic of Swiss cheese crafted from the milk of Alpine cows, with raclette reigning as the king of cheeses at vibrant Appenzell markets.

Join us in villages like Urnäsch and Stein to explore the art of creating creamy Appenzeller AOP and tangy Schabziger, a clover-spiced green cheese, born from cows grazing on wild herbs in high pastures. The crisp autumn air hums with the scent of melting cheese and woodsmoke, painting a cozy Alpine scene.Discover the soul of Appenzell’s simple life, where farmers rise at dawn to milk their herds, each cow a vital part of the family.

Over 200 cows flood Urnäsch’s streets during the grand Almabtrieb, a unique autumn ritual where herds descend from the Alps, adorned with flower crowns and massive bells that chime like mountain music. This dazzling parade, one of Switzerland’s largest, showcases the region’s thriving dairy heritage. The Viehschau (cattle exhibition) follows, where farmers display their finest milking cows, judged for beauty and milk quality. The proud Kranzkuh leads with her ornate headdress, while locals in embroidered vests and dirndls cheer, fostering informal cow trades that sustain the community’s traditions.

At the harvest fair, Appenzell’s markets come alive! Stalls overflow with raclette - melted to golden perfection over potatoes or bread - hailed as the star of Swiss cuisine. Browse hand-carved wooden bells and wool scarves, as alphorn melodies and yodels fill the air. These fairs blend ancient customs - from prayer-engraved bells to communal feasts - with the joy of sharing Switzerland’s iconic cheeses.Join us to taste raclette’s gooey glory, hear the cowbells, and uncover Appenzell’s Alpine charm!

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