Authentic Swiss Cheese, Delivered To Your Door
Discover the distinctive flavours of authentic Swiss cheese with Alpine Express.
From internationally recognised classics such as Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP and Appenzeller to Raclette, Tête de Moine and lesser-known artisan alpine varieties, our range brings the traditions of Swiss cheesemaking directly to cheese lovers.
Whether you are creating a cheese board, preparing traditional fondue or raclette, cooking with premium cheese or simply looking for something new to try, explore our range of genuine Swiss cheeses and find your next favourite.
Explore Our Swiss Cheese Range
Discover Authentic Swiss Cheese
Swiss cheese is much more diverse than the familiar hole-filled cheese many people picture when they hear the name.
Switzerland has a rich cheesemaking tradition encompassing hundreds of different varieties, from mild and nutty cheeses through to intensely flavoured, long-matured alpine cheeses.
At Alpine Express, we specialise in bringing high-quality artisan cheese from Switzerland to Australian customers.
Our range includes famous Swiss cheeses alongside regional and artisan varieties that can be difficult to find elsewhere. You’ll discover cheeses with different textures, maturation periods and flavour profiles, giving you plenty to explore whether you’re new to Swiss cheese or already know exactly what you’re looking for.
Explore Swiss favourites including:
- Gruyère AOP – rich, complex and wonderfully versatile
- Emmentaler AOP – a classic Swiss cheese with its distinctive holes and nutty character
- Appenzeller – aromatic alpine cheese with plenty of personality
- Tête de Moine – traditionally shaved into delicate rosettes
- Raclette – created for melting and sharing
- Sbrinz – a firm, mature Swiss cheese ideal for shaving or enjoying in small pieces
- Artisan alpine cheeses – discover distinctive cheeses from Swiss regions and cheesemakers
Different varieties offer completely different experiences, which is part of what makes exploring Swiss cheese so enjoyable.
What Makes Swiss Cheese Special?
Switzerland’s cheesemaking traditions have developed over generations, with different regions producing cheeses influenced by their local landscapes, milk, recipes and maturation methods.
Traditional alpine cheesemaking can produce remarkable depth of flavour from relatively simple ingredients.
Depending on the variety and age, Swiss cheese can be creamy and delicate, sweet and nutty, savoury and aromatic, or firm and intensely flavoured.
Maturation makes an enormous difference too.
A younger cheese can offer a smoother, gentler flavour, while extended maturation can create deeper savoury notes, firmer textures and greater complexity.
That means there isn’t really one “Swiss cheese”.
There’s an entire world of Swiss cheese to discover.
Which Swiss Cheese Should You Choose?
Not sure where to start? Think about how you want to eat your cheese and the flavours you normally enjoy.
For Mild & Nutty Flavours
If you prefer approachable cheeses with balanced flavours, Swiss Emmentaler AOP is an excellent place to begin.
Its characteristic appearance and nutty flavour make it suitable for cheese boards, sandwiches and cooking.
For Rich & Complex Flavours
Gruyère AOP is one of Switzerland’s best-known cheeses for good reason.
Different maturation periods can produce noticeably different flavours, from comparatively smooth younger cheeses through to complex, intensely savoury aged varieties.
For Something More Aromatic
Try Appenzeller or explore some of Alpine Express’s artisan mountain cheeses.
These varieties are ideal for cheese lovers who enjoy more pronounced aromas and stronger flavours.
For Melting
It’s hard to go past Swiss Raclette.
Traditionally melted and served over potatoes, Raclette is all about bringing people together around the table.
For another classic Swiss experience, explore our fondue cheeses and create your own bubbling pot of melted alpine cheese.
For Entertaining
Looking for something with a little theatre?
Tête de Moine is traditionally served by shaving the cheese into thin rosettes using a Girolle-style cutter. The result looks impressive on the table while also helping release the cheese’s aroma and flavour.
Raw Milk Swiss Cheese
One of the special characteristics of traditional Swiss cheesemaking is the continued production of cheeses made using raw, unpasteurised milk.
Alpine Express offers a selection of authentic raw-milk Swiss cheeses, including well-known varieties such as Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP, Appenzeller and Tête de Moine.
Raw-milk cheeses can develop wonderfully complex characteristics through traditional production and maturation methods.
If this is an area of Swiss cheese you’re particularly interested in exploring, browse our dedicated Raw Milk Swiss Cheese collection.
Swiss Cheese For Every Occasion
Great cheese doesn’t need a special occasion.
Swiss cheese can work just as well grated into a meal on a Wednesday night as it does sitting at the centre of an impressive weekend cheese board.
Cheese Boards
Combine cheeses with different strengths and textures to create variety. Try pairing a milder Swiss cheese with a stronger aged or washed-rind variety.
Cooking
Gruyère and other alpine cheeses are fantastic ingredients for gratins, toasties, sauces, pastries and countless other dishes where you want rich cheese flavour.
Fondue
Gather around a traditional Swiss fondue and dip bread into a warm blend of melted cheese.
Raclette
Melt Raclette and serve it over potatoes and your favourite accompaniments for one of Switzerland’s most famous shared meals.
Gifts & Entertaining
A selection of artisan Swiss cheeses makes a distinctive choice for entertaining, celebrations or gifts for serious cheese lovers.
From Switzerland To Your Door
Getting artisan cheese from Switzerland to your fridge requires more than simply putting it into a parcel.
Alpine Express carefully selects Swiss cheeses before cutting and portioning customer orders. Cheese is individually packed to help protect its quality during transport, with orders prepared with cold-chain care.
Orders are then dispatched according to Alpine Express’s cheese delivery schedule, with tracking provided once your cheese is on its way.
When your order arrives, unpack your cheese promptly and refrigerate it.
For the best eating experience, many cheeses benefit from being removed from the fridge before serving so their aromas, textures and flavours have an opportunity to develop.
Why Buy Swiss Cheese From Alpine Express?
Alpine Express was created with a simple mission: bring exceptional artisan Swiss cheese to Australia.
The business traces its Australian Swiss cheese story back to The Red Cow, founded by Tom Merkli in 2011, with its first commercial shipment of artisan Swiss cheese arriving in Australia in April 2012.
Today, Alpine Express gives cheese lovers access to an extensive selection of Swiss favourites and harder-to-find artisan varieties.
When you shop with Alpine Express, you can discover:
- A wide selection of authentic imported Swiss cheese
- Famous varieties alongside lesser-known artisan cheeses
- Raw-milk Swiss cheese options
- Different maturation levels and flavour profiles
- Swiss Raclette and fondue cheeses
- Individually cut cheese selections
- Carefully packed cheese orders
- Convenient online ordering and delivery
Most importantly, Alpine Express isn’t a general supermarket cheese shop with a handful of Swiss products.
Swiss cheese is what we do.
Explore The World Of Swiss Cheese
Whether you already love Gruyère, want to experience proper Raclette, are searching for traditional Emmentaler or simply want to discover a Swiss cheese you’ve never tried before, there is plenty waiting for you at Alpine Express.
Contact Alpine Express to explore familiar favourites, discover small-production alpine cheeses and experience just how diverse Swiss cheese can be.
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