Oberallgäu's Finest Cheeses Crowned at 69th Alpine Cheese Competition

Forty-five alpine dairy farmers from Oberallgäu recently showcased their finest cheeses at a prestigious competition. The 69th Alpine Cheese Cutting Ceremony took place on 10 February in Sonthofen, drawing entries from across the region. Judges praised the exceptional quality of this year's submissions.

The event, organized by the Alpine Dairy Association (AVA), saw 30 farms from Oberallgäu submit their best cheeses from the 2025 summer alpine season. In total, 22 wheels of Alpine cheese and 22 mountain cheeses were carefully examined by experts. Participants also came from wider regions, including Allgäu (Bavaria), Tirol, Vorarlberg (both Austria), and Grisons (Switzerland).

The top honours went to Marianne Schwarz of Helmingen Alpine Farm and David Kleiner of Schlappold Alpine Farm. Their cheeses received the highest ratings from the panel. The judges noted that overall production standards had reached an impressive level this year.

The ceremony highlighted the skill and dedication of alpine dairy farmers. Marianne Schwarz and David Kleiner's achievements stand out among the 45 competitors. Their success reflects the high quality of cheese produced in the 2025 alpine season.