Alpine Cheesemaking Experience in Soča Valley

During this hands-on workshop at Zaslap Alpine Meadow you will learn how traditional alpine cheese is made – from fresh milk to a finished cheese wheel. After the workshop enjoy a shepherd’s meal with frika and local wine while admiring panoramic views over the Soča Valley.

Featured in Netflix's Chef's Table, the Soča Valley's alpine meadows and centuries-old cheesemaking tradition have captured the attention of food lovers around the world.

Surrounded by breathtaking Alpine scenery, you'll learn how to craft the renowned Tolminc cheese from fresh raw milk—curdling, cutting, pressing, and shaping it under the guidance of a skilled cheesemaker. Create your own golden wheel of authentic Tolminc cheese to personalize and take home while discovering the traditions and techniques of Alpine cheesemaking.

Alpine Cheesemaking Experience in Soča Valley | Make Your Own Tolminc Cheese

The alpine meadows of the Soča Valley and their centuries-old cheesemaking tradition gained international recognition through Netflix’s Chef’s Table featuring Ana Roš. These high mountain pastures, where shepherds still produce authentic Tolminc cheese using traditional methods, are among the region’s most treasured cultural landscapes.

Before your visit, we invite you to watch the Chef’s Table episode and discover the story behind the Soča Valley’s alpine meadows, local producers, and the traditions that make this place truly unique.

Step beyond the screen and experience this remarkable tradition firsthand. Join local cheesemakers at a working alpine dairy, create your own wheel of Tolminc cheese, and immerse yourself in one of the Soča Valley’s most authentic and exclusive mountain experiences.