Cheese Lover's Tour
Exceptional Bohinj Cheese Experience
Cheese tasting in Bohinj
BIKE & TASTE | Half Day | 105€ | Discover the rich cheese heritage of Bohinj Valley by bike. Alpine dairy farming and related cheese-making have a long tradition in Bohinj. The natural landscape with high alpine pastures, long winters and short summers were the reason, why locals primarily focused on raising cattle (cows, goats, horses, sheep) and dairy farming.
In the Alpine Dairy Farming Museum, you will learn about the history of traditional cheese production and experience how it has been adapted to suit the current times.
You will also visit an eco dairy farm and discover various dairy products, including the regional speciality, Mohant cheese. This very piquant cheese has gained popularity beyond the borders of the Bohinj region.
This is an exceptional experience for all cheese lovers and an opportunity to explore the cheese heritage of Bohinj Valley.
ITINERARY
10:00 AM - Starting Point in Bohinjska Bistrica
The starting point for this day trip is in Bohinjska Bistrica, where you will meet your guide and get a bike and a helmet if needed. There is a possibility to pick you up at your accommodation place. This option is on request.
11:00 AM - Alpine Dairy Farming Museum
Upon our arrival in Stara Fužina, we will visit the Alpine Dairy Farming Museum, which houses a small collection dedicated to Alpine dairy farming. The museum was once a cheese dairy itself and comprises of four rooms. Inside, visitors can view a wooden interior of a shepherd’s hut from the Zajamniki settlement, dating back to 1849, as well as old photographs, numerous original pieces used for cheese making, old snowshoes and sledges, and an impressive collection of hand-carved shepherds' crooks.
12:00 PM - Visiting Local Organic Cheese Farm
Our next stop is the Village of Polje, where we will be visiting an eco-dairy farm. Upon our arrival, we will be greeted by our hosts with an aperitif. They will give us a detailed explanation of the cheese production process and show us around the dairy farm. We will then have the opportunity to taste their dairy products, including curd cheese, homemade cakes, herbal spreads made from cottage cheese, and, finally, the award-winning Mohant cheese. This particular type of cheese is a local speciality in Bohinj and is known for its piquant taste. The eco-farm is famous for its yoghurt and homemade cakes made from Mohant cheese.
2:00 PM - Return to Bohinjska Bistrica
We are returning to Bohinjska Bistrica around 2:00 PM. During this excursion, you will also have the opportunity to see authentic and welcoming villages with characteristic alpine architecture. We can also offer you a tailor-made itinerary based completely on your preferences, available time and the sights that you wish to see.
Departure dates 2024: every day (except Monday!), on request
Price: 105 € per person
- This private excursion price is based on a minimum of four (4) participants.
- Definite departure will be confirmed to participants by e-mail.
- Participants interested in a private trip may contact Inlandia for an individual offer.
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- English-speaking licensed bike guide.
- Top-quality bike and helmet, safe and regularly maintained (e-bikes on request).
- Entrance fee for the Alpine Dairy Farming Museum.
- Organic dairy farm visit.
- Cheese and local products tasting.
- Insurance and costs for the organization and realization of the tour.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE / Additional costs:
- Transfer to the starting point.
- Cheese-making workshop (duration approx. 1.5h).
- Purchase of domestic products at the cheese eco-farm.
- Additional health and cancellation insurance, which can be requested by e-mail to info@inlandia.com
- All other expenses not covered by the programme.
You need to bring:
Biking clothes and schoes, sunglasses, sun cream, drinking water, fleece/jumper, and rain gear.
Note* For those who are more interested in experiencing Bohinj Valley, we recommend our tours: Bohinj Valley Bike Trip & Bohinj MTB Adventure.
- The history of cheese making in Bohinj Valley.
- Visit to the eco-farm in the the Village of Polje.
- Traditional cheese production.
- Cheese tasting.
- Alpine Dairy Farming Museum in the Village of Stara Fužina.
The Alpine Dairy Farming Museum in Stara Fužina presents the story of herding and alpine dairy farming in Bohinj as a way of life and coexistence with nature in an alpine environment. It has a small collection related to Alpine dairy farming. The museum was once a cheese dairy itself. It has four rooms which contain a mock-up of a shepherd’s hut dating from 1849, old photographs, and numerous original pieces for cheese making such as cheese presses, wooden butter moulds, and copper vats. Life on the Bohinj mountain pastures is presented through various artefacts that reveal a wealth of ethnological heritage in the Bohinj region.
We recommend visiting the 10th Cheese and Wine Fest in Bohinjska Bistrica on 26. October, 2024. It is a great culinary event with wine and cheese tastings spiced with excellent dishes prepared by local Chefs. In addition to good food and drink, there will also be live music to enjoy. Entrance fee € 10/person (no registration required). Location: Danica Sports Hall.
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