Switzerland is for me a land of cheese and chocolate. These items regularly make up the largest portion of what I bring back home. Besides that, it is also worth bringing back local non-traditional pastries filled with dried pears, or even Swiss smoked meats. So, what are my recommendations for the best gastronomic Swiss souvenirs?
Food souvenirs from Switzerland
Swiss cheeses
Local cheeses were at the top of my list. Even if I had to bring just one thing from Switzerland, it would be cheese. You can opt for tasting plate of different types of cheeses, this one includes cheeses Tête de Moine, Emmental, Bergmutschli, Gruyère, Appenzeller, and Campozola. A 250 g package of cheeses cost 11.50 CHF (which is approx. the same amount in EUR).
Soft matured cheese Buure Weichkäsli. It’s also ideal as a snack for the plane. One 35 g package costs 1.15 CHF.
Appenzeller cheese from the COOP store network, a 200 g package costs 4.90 CHF.
Emmental cheese from the COOP store network, a 220 g package costs 4 CHF.
Gruyère cheese from the COOP store network, a 314 g package costs 5.95 CHF.
Swiss filled pastries birnweggen
Pastries filled with a mixture of dried prunes and other fruits. One package of three pieces of birnweggen cost 3.20 CHF.
Swiss smoked meats
In this package are Milano salami, dried ham, and dried bacon, all from the Swiss region of Ticinese. A 150 g package cost 4.99 CHF.
Swiss chocolate
There must also be several packages of Swiss chocolate and chocolate pralines.
What delicacy do you bring back from Switzerland?
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2 Comments
Many of these items are not allowed through US Customs
Thank you for your comment!
You’re absolutely right – many food items, including some listed here, may not be allowed through US Customs. These tips are intended as suggestions for travelers within the EU, where regulations are generally more flexible. Being based in the EU myself (Czech Republic), the focus is on what’s allowed across EU borders. However, since rules around food imports can be complex and vary by country, I always recommend checking the specific regulations of your destination before traveling with any food products.
Wishing you safe travels and wonderful food experiences wherever you go!