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Beverages

Capriz Cheese

Vintl/Vandoies, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The Capriz Cheese Museum opened in 2019 and is considered one of the most modern food museums in South Tyrol.
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Capriz Cheese Museum & Show Dairy in Vintl – A World of Discovery for the Whole Family

Discover the interactive Cheese Museum of the Capriz Artisan Dairy in Vintl, located in the Puster Valley.

On more than 400 m² of exhibition space, visitors can experience the fascinating world of cheesemaking up close.

The museum showcases:

  • The entire production process from South Tyrolean alpine milk to finished cheese
  • Interactive stations on the history of dairy farming in South Tyrol
  • Live insights into the glass-walled show dairy with daily cheese production
  • Multimedia presentations on traditional and modern cheesemaking
  • Child-friendly activity stations focused on goat’s and cow’s milk

Special highlights:

  • Guided museum tours with a master cheesemaker (daily at 10:00, 14:00, and 16:00)
  • Cheese workshops: make your own soft cheese
  • Tasting room with 6 Capriz cheese specialities
  • Panoramic terrace overlooking the Puster Valley mountains
  • Barrier-free access to all museum areas
  • Shop offering over 30 regional cheeses and South Tyrolean delicacies

Opening hours

Location & directions

Capriz Cheese
Pustertaler Straße 1/B,39030,Vintl

Guided Museum Tour with Cheese Tasting – Capriz Artisan Cheese Dairy, Vintl

Embark on a 90-minute journey of discovery through the Capriz Cheese Museum and Show Dairy in Vintl. Our trained cheese sommeliers will guide you through the interactive exhibition.

Tour itinerary:

  • Welcome in the historic section of the Cheese Museum
  • Stroll through the history of milk in South Tyrol with original exhibits
  • Live demonstration in the glass-walled show dairy
  • Glimpse into the ageing cellar with over 5,000 wheels of cheese
  • Sensory station: Learn how to professionally taste and evaluate cheese
  • Final tasting session in the degustation room

During the museum part, you will learn about:

  • How 10 litres of milk become 1 kg of cheese
  • Differences between goat’s, cow’s and sheep’s milk cheeses
  • The role of bacterial cultures in cheese maturation
  • Traditional cheesemaking vs. modern techniques
  • The history of cheese from the Middle Ages to today

The tasting includes:

  • 6 award-winning Capriz cheeses (from mild to full-bodied and piquant), paired with homemade chutneys, South Tyrolean Schüttelbrot, and a glass of our own wine or regional apple juice

Details:

  • Participants: max. 25 per tour
  • Languages: German, Italian, English
  • Duration: 90 minutes (60 min. museum/dairy + 30 min. tasting)
  • Price: €15 adults / €7.50 children (6–14 years)
  • Meeting point: Foyer of the Capriz Cheese Museum
  • Address: Pustertaler Straße 1/B, 39030 Vintl
  • Registration required: Tel. +39 0472 869268 or info@capriz.it

Note: The museum is fully accessible. Please inform us of any allergies or if you follow a vegan diet when registering.

Directions

Located directly on the Puster Valley state road between Brunico and Bressanone, with free parking and a bus stop (“Capriz Vintl”, line 400) right in front.

Capriz
Pustertaler Straße 1/B,39030,Vintl
info@capriz.it
+39 0472 869 268
http://www.capriz.bz
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