Fribourg, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, will provide the perfect setting for the Swiss Cheese Awards in 2026: a city where cheese‑making tradition, innovation, and culinary culture come together.
Host city
Fribourg – Host City of the Swiss Cheese Awards 2026
Fribourg will serve as the host city for the Swiss Cheese Awards 2026 – a role that suits it perfectly. Since 2023, the city has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy, making it one of the international hubs of culinary innovation.
Nestled in a region renowned worldwide for its cheeses – in particular Le Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, and the traditional fondue moitié‑moitié – Fribourg blends traditional cuisine with a modern gastronomic culture.
With more than 180 restaurants, vibrant culinary traditions such as the Bénichon, and projects that connect gastronomy with culture, research, and social integration, Fribourg embodies flavour, creativity, and conviviality.
As the Host City, Fribourg offers the ideal environment for the Swiss Cheese Awards – a place where cheese culture, innovation, and conviviality converge.