“Cheese from the Groene Hart region of Holland: tasting it is a must. You can also taste the atmosphere of our region. Visit the welcoming farmers and experience the cheesemaking process. From grass to cheese: Cheese Valley.”
The yellow gold. That's what we call our Gouda cheese here in the region. The world-famous, characteristic wheels of cheese that can weigh up to 16 kilos or 35 pounds.
For centuries, Gouda cheeses were traded in the city to which they owe their name: Gouda. But they were and still are actually made in the polder region around the city: Cheese Valley.
“In Cheese Valley, the agricultural past is still tangible. You can rent a bike and cycle from cheese farm to cheese farm. See how cheese is made, sample some and maybe even make your own.”
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Gouda Cheese Experience
When you think of cheese, you think of Gouda. “Say Cheese, Say Gouda.” It’s known and eaten around the world.
De Graaf cheese farm
Quality artisanal cheese made from fresh raw milk from our own cows.
Kaaspakhuis Woerden
See, taste and do: you’ll use all your senses at the Cheese Experience Centre in Woerden.
Jongenhoeve cheese farm
There’s always something to see on a farm. Especially on a cheese farm!
't Kaaswinkeltje
Ad and Krijniëlle only sell cheese that is still made according to the old traditions on farms around Gouda.
Cow-Cheese Route
An unforgettable bike tour between Rotterdam and Gouda, past picturesque villages.
Farmhouse Cheese-Route
Jump on your bike and explore this peatland region that is the birthplace of Gouda cheese.
Cheese Valley Package
A unique day out dedicated to cheese. Cycle, see, learn and taste.
