8 Local Dishes You Must Try In Switzerland

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1. Fondue

Warm, gooey, and deeply comforting, Swiss fondue is a social dish made from a blend of cheeses melted with white wine and garlic.

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2. Rösti

This golden, crispy potato dish was once a breakfast staple for Swiss farmers in Bern, but now it’s served all day across the country.

3. Zürcher Geschnetzeltes

It is a creamy and rich dish made with thinly sliced veal in a white wine and mushroom sauce, often served with Rösti.

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4. Raclette

Another iconic cheese dish, Raclette involves heating a half-wheel of cheese and scraping the melted part onto boiled potatoes, gherkins, onions, and dried meats.

5. Älplermagronen

Made with pasta, potatoes, cream, cheese, and sometimes onions and applesauce, this dish is pure Alpine indulgence.

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6. Saffron Risotto

In the Italian-speaking region of Ticino, you’ll find Swiss risotto, often brightened with saffron.

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7. Basler Läckerli

A hard, chewy biscuit from Basel made with honey, almonds, candied peel, and spices. It’s particularly popular around Christmas.

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8. Nusstorte

Originating from the canton of Graubünden, this rich pastry is made of shortcrust dough filled with a sweet, buttery walnut caramel.

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Taste your way through Switzerland with these traditional favourites!

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