Baldauf Käse is a family-owned dairy based in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, founded in 1862 and now managed by the fifth generation of the Baldauf family. The company specializes in traditional Alpine hard and semi-hard cheeses made from locally sourced hay milk (Heumilch), obtained from cows fed on grass and dried hay rather than silage.

This feeding method contributes to the milk’s aromatic purity and directly influences the depth and clarity of flavor in the finished cheeses. The range includes classic Bergkäse and Alpkäse, as well as the premium “1862 Meisterstück” line and specialty cheeses refined with wine, herbs, or spices. The wheels mature in carefully controlled cellars where they are regularly turned and cared for, developing firm textures and layered, nutty, slightly spicy profiles.

Baldauf combines long-standing cheesemaking tradition with modern quality standards, maintaining a strong focus on regional identity and sustainable production. Their cheeses are distributed both within Germany and internationally, recognized for their consistency and distinct Alpine character.