Cheese producer tourism offer for visitors and tour operators
The “Birznieki” farm in Tukums Municipality welcomes guests from April to October by prior arrangement. Organised groups of 10 people or more can take a tour, which is led in Latvian by the owners themselves. During the visit, which lasts about an hour, guests see the herd and listen to stories about goat farming and welfare, and at the end of the tour they can sample the farm's products in the tasting cabin – cheeses, goat's milk ice cream, as well as smoked and processed goat meat products. The products can be purchased on site at the farm.
Cheese (fresh and matured)
Goat's milk cheese
The farm offers a wide range of variations of this cheese, including the classic version and varieties flavoured with dill, caraway, basil, garlic or mozzarella seasoning. There are also brined and smoked versions, which pair particularly well with beer.
Smoked goat's milk cheese
The smoked goat’s milk cheese has a pleasant smoky aroma and a supple, springy texture. The natural rind is edible, so there is no need to remove it. The producer offers several varieties, including versions with garlic or caraway seeds, as well as a more robustly flavoured option that is ideal for a cheeseboard.
