Gärda – Award-Winning Aged Hard Cheese from Swedish Mountain Cattle

About the product

An award-winning Swedish artisan cheese with exceptional flavour, made from the milk of rare Swedish Mountain Cattle in Vuollerim, just south of the Arctic Circle.

Gärda is an exclusive, mature hard cheese that brings together northern Swedish traditions, genuine craftsmanship and outstanding flavour. Made from unpasteurised milk from Swedish Mountain Cattle at Vuollerim Gård in Norrbotten, the cheese is carefully aged for 9–12 months to develop its rich, complex flavour and distinctive texture with fine, irregular openings.

The result is a wonderfully flavourful cheese with a pronounced character, delicate saltiness and a long, pleasant finish. A true delicacy for anyone who appreciates exceptional Swedish cheese.

One of Sweden's most highly awarded artisan cheeses

Gärda has received recognition at several prestigious cheese competitions, both in Sweden and internationally. Its awards include bronze at the World Cheese Awards in 2018, silver at Sweden's Ostfestivalen in 2020, bronze at the Swedish Artisan Food Championships in 2021 and 2023, and silver at the Nordic Championships in 2022.

The judges at one of these competitions summed up its quality perfectly: "Almost exceptional craftsmanship!"

Made from the milk of rare Swedish Mountain Cattle

Swedish Mountain Cattle are one of Sweden's oldest native cattle breeds and have played an important role in northern Swedish farming for generations. Unlike modern high-yielding dairy breeds, Swedish Mountain Cattle are particularly well adapted to the harsh northern climate.

Today, the breed is relatively rare, but at Vuollerim Gård, the tradition lives on. Here, milk from Swedish Mountain Cattle is used to create unique dairy products with a strong connection to the local landscape and its culinary heritage.

By choosing Gärda, you also help preserve Swedish Mountain Cattle and a valuable part of Sweden's food heritage.

Perfect for cheese boards, cooking and a good glass of wine

Gärda is a versatile hard cheese that is equally delicious on a premium cheese board or enjoyed on fresh bread. Its rich, complex flavour also makes it excellent for grating over pasta, gratins and other warm dishes.

For the best tasting experience, allow the cheese to reach room temperature before serving so that its full range of aromas can develop. Pair it with a good red wine, a full-bodied white wine or traditional Swedish crispbread.

Packaging and origin

Gärda is produced in Vuollerim in Norrbotten, northern Sweden, using unpasteurised milk from Swedish Mountain Cattle. The cheese is aged for 9–12 months and delivered vacuum-packed and chilled.