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Swiss food guide

Regional favourites, what they taste like and how they are usually served.

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Cheese fondue

Melted cheese served in a communal pot with cubes of bread. The exact cheese blend varies by region and household.

Try it with: crusty bread, boiled potatoes, pickles and hot tea.

Crispy favourite

A golden potato cake, traditionally pan-fried. Some versions use cooked potatoes; others grate them raw.

Try it with: fried egg, mushrooms, cheese or seasonal vegetables.

Valais tradition

Raclette cheese is heated until soft and scraped over potatoes. It is often accompanied by pickled onions and gherkins.

At home: melt slices in a small grill pan and serve over hot potatoes.

Sweet finish

Look for fruit tarts, chocolate treats and regional cakes in bakery windows. Recipes and names vary across cantons.

Travel tip: Ask the bakery which item is made locally that day.