Swiss Fondue and Raclette: Where to Eat Without Overpaying

How to avoid tourist fondue traps and enjoy real Gruyere and Vacherin cheese pots.

Written by ETH Editorial Team

Published: Aug 27, 2026 • Fact-checked by ETH Editorial Team

• The Swiss Cheese Tradition

The Swiss Cheese Tradition

Authentic cheese fondue is prepared as "Moitie-Moitie" (half aged Gruyere AOP and half Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP) melted with garlic and dry white wine.

Expected Price: CHF 26 to CHF 34 per person.
Beverage Etiquette: Drink hot black tea or dry Swiss Fendant white wine. Never drink ice-cold water or soda with fondue, as cold liquids solidify melted cheese in the stomach.
Raclette: Scraped melted cheese over boiled new potatoes, gherkins, and pickled pearl onions.

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Swiss Fondue and Raclette: Where to Eat Without Overpaying

The Swiss Cheese Tradition

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