Cheese master - Farms and producers

Here you will find information about places where cheese-making specialists in Latvia can be found – people who make cheese at home, farms, larger and smaller dairy processing companies, co-operatives and dairy farms in Latvia that can tell you all about how cheese is made and what its history is. You can go on informative tours and purchase and taste various types of cheese that are made in Latvia. If the specific company does not accept visitors, then the description indicates a nearby store where its products and other dairy products can be purchased. Here one can fiond also particularly important locations that relate to the history of cheese making in Latvia.

How can I visit the farms and the companies?

Always contact the farm or company in advance for a tour. Contact information and addresses are indicated with the descriptions. Agree with the company or farm about the cost of the tour, its duration, the time that you will arrive, how many people there will be in your group and what your desires are. If a visit to a farm is free of charge, we recommend that you buy some of what it offers. Contact stores that sell products in advance to learn about their opening hours.

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	Latvia The Juri farm Cow milk cheeses from the farm include “Juru” cheese, which is a white cheese, “Jurjānu” cheese, which is cheese with caraway seeds, “Martinella,” which is a version of Mozzarella, “Rušona” cheese, which is made from fresh milk, and “Pakša” cheese, which is traditional dried Lettigalian cheese made from cottage cheese. 222 1-12 Services 222km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities Place for tents Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia The Lejnieki farm Classical white cheese, smoked cheese, cheese with herbs, caraway seeds, etc., as well as fresh cheeses 60 4-10 27km1500m Services 60km - Distance from countries capital city 4-10 Active season months Services - recreational Tour guide services Pa savu saimniecību Services - distances Nearest train station 27km Sigulda Nearest bus stop 1500m Ausekļi Nearest restaurant Mālpils Nearest town Mālpils Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Hosts speak Russian Hosts can meet at the nearest station
	Latvia Licisi Soft goat cheese, soft goat cheese with garlic, fresh goat cheese, Līcīši goat cheese (matured), Līcīši goat cheese in oil. 34 1-12 1.5km1km Services 34km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities No pets allowed BBQ Rooms for festivities Birch besom Place for tents Rooms for seminars No smoking Accommodation available Services - recreational Facilities appropriate for children Berry and mushroom picking Tour guide services Picnick area Services - distances Nearest train station 1.5km Nearest bus stop 1km Nearest restaurant Ozolnieki Nearest town Ozolnieki Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Hosts speak English Hosts speak Russian Other languages Saimnieki runā lietuviski
	Latvia Goat’s cheese farm BURKANCIEMS Fresh cheeses, “Camembert” type cheeses, “Mozzarella” cheeses, hard and semi-hard cheeses 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance
	Latvia Kundzinsiers “Kundziņsiers” ir ģimenes uzņēmums - sierotava, kas kopš 2018. gada darbojas Bērzciemā. Sieri: Kūpinātie sieri – ar ķiplokiem, saulē kaltētiem tomātiem, ķimenēm vai bez piedevām. Svaigie sieri – ar ķiplokiem, saulē kaltētiem tomātiem, ķimenēm, sieramoliņa sēklām, grauzdētām sēkliņām vai bez piedevām. 84 Services 84km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Limbazu Cheese The company specialises in hard cheeses – “Dutch,” “Russian,” “Maasdammer,” “Sole Grosso,” and “Grande Duro,” which is made of high-quality local cheese and cheese yeast from Italy. Services
	Latvia Nicas siers Nīcas siera ražotne atrodas zemnieku saimniecībā “Birzmaļi”, kas ir viena no lielākajām piena ražotājām Lejaskurzemē. Sieri: Svaigais siers – mocarellas tipa svaigais siers ar dažādām piedevām, piemēram, ķimenēm, baziliku un papriku, kā arī citām rūpīgi piemeklētām garšām. Puscietais siers – gatavots pēc Nīderlandes siera metodes, kas piešķir tam maigāku, nedaudz saldenu garšu un elastīgu tekstūru. Siers tiek nogatavināts no trijiem līdz pat divpadsmit mēnešiem. Cietais siers – recepte balstīta Itālijas siera tradīcijās. Tas izceļas ar izteiktu garšu un raksturu un tiek nogatavināts sešus vai divpadsmit mēnešus, iegūstot bagātīgu un niansētu garšas buķeti. 237 Services 237km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Jaunpils Dairy Some 40 different kinds, including “Homemade Brinza,” “Smoked Cheese Snack,” “Cheese Sticks,” “Mozzarella Balls Cheese,” “Smoked Cheese Balls,” “Brinza,” “Sulguni,” “Caraway Seed,” “Bauskas,” “Olimps,” “Emperor,” “Jaunpils Feta,” “Diplomat,” “Springtime,” “Spicy,” etc. Services
	Latvia Virbotnes farm Soft homemade cheeses, Camembert-type cheeses Services
	Latvia "The Story of Cheese" Caraway seed cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Russian cheese, Dutch cheese, White cottage cheese cheese and Smoked cheese Services Services - other Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia The “Mezinieku majas” guesthouse Cheese here is based on recipes from the owner’s granny, with more than 14 types in all, savoury, sweet, smoked, green, etc. Master’s classes are available, including the preparation of cheese on a campfire. 250 1-12 Services 250km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - amenities Accommodation available Services - recreational Facilities appropriate for children Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Pre-order required
	Latvia Cheese and pasta factory SIERA RAZOTNE “Grated green cheese,” “Cheese with herbs,” “Ķiplociņš” cheese, “Knapsieriņš” cheese 106 1-12 Services 106km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups No 10 pers. Must register in advance
	Latvia Valmieras Dairy Homemade cheese with garlic and dill, Homemade cheese with sweet cream, Camembert, Lapland fresh cheese. Services Services - other This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia The Purmalas farm Cheeses without or with other ingredients – caraway seeds, dill, hemp, coriander, basil, as well as sweet cheeses with raisins and cinnamon 180 1-12 Services 180km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia Straupe Dairy Co-operative “Summer Solstice” cheese, “Caraway Seed” cheese, “Cheese with Dill” 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Must register in advance
	Latvia Lazdonas Dairy “Summer Solstice” cheese, “Caraway Seed” cheese, “BIO White Cottage Cheese” cheese 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance
	Latvia The Bagatibas farm Eight types of cheese with garlic, caraway seeds, red peppers, herbs, dried fruits and sunflower seeds, as well as roasted cheese. Fresh homemade cheese is a special offer. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia Sierstelle factory More than 30 kinds of cheese with red pepper, peppermint, cranberries, almonds, olives in grape leaves, chanterelles, drops of chocolate with a chocolate glaze, walnuts and plums, caraway seeds, dill, chili, basil, persillade, peanuts, apricots, sun dried tomatoes, sesame seeds, cinnamon, garlic, marmalade, hemp, pumpkin seeds, etc. 37 1-12 Services 37km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months
	Latvia Rehtsprehera siers Rehtšprehera siers top Siguldas novada zemnieku saimniecībā “Mazlauri”. Sieri: Cietie sieri (nogatavināti 6-12 mēnešus): Grand Marine, Gouda 8 mēnešus gatavināts. Puscietie sieri (nogatavināti 2-4 mēnešus): Gouda (pieejams ar linsēklas eļļas pārklājumu vai ar speciālu siera pārklājumu). Tallegio (pieejams ar balzamiko etiķa pārklājumu vai speciālu siera pārklājumu). Toskāna. Sorento. Daži sieri ir pieejami arī ar piedevām, piemēram, melnajām ķimenēm, pipariem, tomātiem un baziliku, tomētiem, ķiplokiem un oregano. Daļai sieru ir ēdama miziņa. Uz vasaras saulgriežu laiku tiek gatavots arī kas līdzīgs Jāņu sieram – nogatavināts siers ar ķimenēm. 69 Services 69km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Cheese factory BIRZNIEKI Some 10 kinds of fresh goat cheeses (with herbs or greens), as well as smoked ones. 5-10 Services 5-10 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Sezona sākas aprīlī un beidzas novembrī. Vēlams pirms apmeklējuma piezvanīt. Apmeklējumu pieteikt vismaz 1 nedēļu iepriekš.
	Latvia Soira Neliela siera ražotne Ādažos, kas apvieno tradicionālas sierdarīšanas metodes ar mūsdienīgu izpratni par strauji augošo bioloģiskās pārtikas tirgu. Piedāvājumā: Soira piedāvā vairāk nekā 20 siera šķirnes – no svaigajiem un maigajiem līdz izteiksmīgiem, ilgi nogatavinātiem cietajiem sieriem. Īpašs lepnums ir premium zilie un pelnu sieri, kuru niansētās garšas ir novērtējuši gan starptautiski eksperti, gan Latvijas gardēži. 30 Services 30km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Smiltenes Dairy Some 30 kinds of cheese, including fresh and smoked Mozzarella, spicy cream cheese and cream cheese with tuna Russian cheese, Latvian cheese, Dutch cheese, Ugliča cheese, “Bakšteins,” “Massdamers,” etc. Services Services - other This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia Prieksares Farm The farm produces 15 different kinds of cheeses, among which the most popular ones are cheese with caraway seeds, cheese with various seeds, spicy garlic cheese, and seasonal cheese with herbs. Sweet fruit cheeses are available for dessert. Services
	Latvia “Classical Ieva” cheese, including cheese matured for 6 or more months, “Ieva” cheese with fenugreek seeds, “Ieva” cheese with nettles, “Ieva” cheese with onion, ginger and horseradish, “Ieva” cheese with garlic 106 Services 106km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Pumpuri farm Tasty home-made cheese The owner offers cheeses and smoked meats. Tourist groups and individuals are welcome, and the farm’s products can also be purchased in Rīga. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia The Baltais krogs café Homemade cheese and cheese brought from surrounding farmers. Each cheese has its own taste and is created in a different way. Services Services - other This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia Bludzi farm ~30 types, including “White” cheese, “Cheese with seeds,” “Cheese with caraway seeds,” “Cheese with fenugreek,” “Cheese with dill and garlic,” “Special” Cheese (with mixed herbs, mustard seeds and garlic), “Spanish” cheese (with dried tomatoes), “Ukri taste” cheese (with red and green peppers and garlic,” “Champion” cheese (in honour of the family’s sons, who are rugby champions in Latvia; with dried dill, parsley, chives and garlic), two types of marinated cheese (simple and in a chili and honey sauce). All of the cheeses except for “Ukri taste,” “Champion” and the marinated cheeses are smoked. 71 1-12 Services 71km - Distance from countries capital city 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia The Berzi farm Various kinds of smoked cheeses, classical cheese, cheese with caraway seeds, mixed herbs or garlic, “Mozzarella” cheese and cream cheese. The farm offers delicious cheesecakes. 105 8-10 Services 105km - Distance from countries capital city 8-10 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance
	Latvia A/S Rankas Dairy “White Cottage Cheese” cheese, “Kleo” cheese, “Ranka Summer Solstice” cheese, “Ranka Summer Solstice” cheese sausage, “Summer Solstice Cheese in Three Layers,” “Smoked Hunter’s” cheese, “Smoked Dzērbenes” cheese, “Ranka Blu” cheese, “Delikatese” cream cheese, “Ranka Blu” soft cheese, “Senču” smoked soft cheese sausage, “Ņam-Ņam” soft cheese, “Rankas” cheese, “Valmieras” cheese, “Geneva” cheese, “Russian” cheese, “Dutch” cheese, etc. Services Services - other This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia Preilu Siers “Cheddar” cheese, melted cheeses Services Services - other This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance
	Latvia Celtekas farm Cheese with caraway seeds, dill, basil, hempseed, red peppers, honey lotus, garlic, etc. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia Celmi farm The farm offers a wide range of smoked cheese (plain, with caraway seeds, dill, garlic, red peppers, basil, seeds and nuts), homemade cheese (with caraway seeds, garlic, basil, hemp, dried tomatoes, olives, marinated grape leaves, etc.), spicy homemade cheese (with curry, rosemary, dill, parsley), and sweet cheese (with fruits, candies and cranberries). 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia Lapsu Majas siers Lapsu Mājas sieri tiek gatavoti Ogrē mājražotāja Jāņa Lapsas virtuvē. Sieri Mājas siers ar samazinātu sāls daudzumu no govs piena (pieejami ar 27 dažādām garšām). Bezlaktozes mājas siers ar samazinātu sāls daudzumu no bezlaktozes govs piena. 2021. gadā kā pirmie sāka ražot bezlaktozes sierus no govs piena. Jāņu siers ar sviestu vai ar saldo krējumu. 38 Services 38km - Distance from countries capital city
	Latvia Talsi Dairy “Talsu Ritulis Green,” “Talsu Ritulis Red,” “Talsu Ritulis Classic,” “Talsu Ritulis Yellow,” “Talsu Ritulis Colourful,” “Talsu Ritulis Caraway Seed,” “Talsu Ritulis Garlic,” “Talsu Cheese,” “Talsu Cheese of Nine Hills,” “Talsu Cheese of Nine Hills Smoked.” Services
	Latvia Krisjani Farm “Lady of the House,” “Garlic,” “Raisin,” “Chocolate Cottage Cheese Candy,” etc. Services Services - other Accepts individual travellers Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance
	Latvia Pakalniesi 24 kinds in all, including fresh milk cheese, classic caraway seed cheese, cheese with garlic or herbs, sweet cheese with raisins, apples, plums and cranberries, spicy and smoked cheese, and cheese balls with herbs. 1-12 Services 1-12 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers This destination has specific opening hours which you must determine in advance Vasaras sezona, vēlams darba dienās, pl 10-17 Must register in advance
	Latvia Santa Lasmane “Bonijas” goat’s cheese, “Baltais” cheese, “Grilēts” cheese, “Smoked” cheese, “Summer Solstice Taste” cheese, cheese in an oil marinade with dried tomatoes, cheese in an oil marinade with dried herbs, etc. 4-10 Services 4-10 Active season months Services - other Accepts tourist groups Accepts individual travellers Must register in advance
	Latvia Goat’s cheese farm LIVI “Garlic” cheese, “Clover” cheese, “Mushroom” cheese, “White” cheese, “Cheese balls.” 135 4-10 Services 135km - Distance from countries capital city 4-10 Active season months Services - distances Nearest restaurant Mārcienas muiža, Smeceres krogs Nearest town Bērzaune, Madona - 15 km Services - other Accepts tourist groups Must register in advance Optional meals ekskursiju grupām kazas siera degustācija Hosts speak Russian
	Latvia Mazveveri farm Cheese with caraway seeds, fresh cheese with herbs, smoked cheese Services