On our way to Guggisberg Cheese Inn in Holmes County, Ohio, we noticed several beautiful Amish countryside scenes. From horse and buggy rides to working in the fields, I admire the Amish simplicity and hard-working way of life.
Before entering the Guggisberg Cheese shop, we strolled through the beautiful garden with its bear fountain…
train car and…
rock sculpture.
We were excited to sample the world-famous Baby Swiss and learn more about the Guggisberg family and to sample some of their amazing cheeses.
Alfred Guggisberg began his passion of making cheese at the young of fifteen working in the Swiss Alps. He attended the famous cheese maker’s institute, “Molkereishulle” and traveled throughout Europe and Africa before leaving his home of Switzerland to Holmes County in the US, the year of 1947. Guggisberg dreamt of making a name for himself by making cheese in the New World.
By 1950, Alfred reputation for quality cheeses made him sought after by the Amish community. He settled into Holmes County, Ohio using the fresh, sweet milk of the local cows. This lead to Alfred’s invention of the Baby Swiss cheese, which is known for its milder flavor and smaller holes. These cheese varietal is known throughout the US as the “Best Cheese in the Country.”
In 1985, Alfred passed away and left the company to his son, Richard, current President of Guggisberg Cheeses. Since taking over, Richard has expanded the cheese operations growing the company into one of the country’s largest manufacturers of cheese with additional shipping capabilities to Europe.
By 2019, Guggisberg was awarded the US Grand Champion at the US Championship Cheese Contest and also took first place with their Premium Swiss.
Entering the Guggisberg Cheese Inn, we passed through the large windows where we watched the production of cheese and had the opportunity to try samples of each. In addition to cheese, the Inn sells cheese accessories, European style meats and Swiss Cuckoo Clocks.
We purchased several items for a charcuterie-style picnic to hold us over until returning to the Chalet in the Valley Restaurant, which was once operated by Margaret Guggisberg using her authentic recipes. We were excited to feast on Austrian and Swiss cuisine and start with a fondue appetizer. We just can’t seem to get enough of the Guggisberg cheese.
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Many thanks for reading about my visit to Guggisberg Cheese in Amish Country in Holmes County, Ohio and wishing you many Happy Travels!
What to See and What to Do:
Guggisburg Cheese
5060 State Route 557
Millersburg, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 893 2500
Where to Eat:
Chalet in the Valley
5060 State Route 557
Millersburg, OH 44654
Telephone: 330 893 2500
What to Eat:
Cheese Fondue!
What to Read:
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