Olomoucké tvarůžky is a natural, soft, under-ripened cheese with a minimum amount of fat and salt, without any chemical additives.

They are created using pure dairy cultures from non-fat curd. After two weeks, when the curd and salt have ripened, it is ground and shaped into the typical rounds or sticks, which are left to ripen for a few more days. The first authenticated records of tvarůžky date back to the mid-16th century. The villages around Olomouc were the centre of tvarůžkář until the end of the 19th century, after which the main part of production was concentrated in Loštice.

Tvarůžky from Loštice

Tvarůžky has been produced in the tvarůžkárna in Loštice since 1876. The beginnings of Loštice production are linked to Josef Wessels, an ancestor of the present owners of the well-known tvarůžkárna A. W.

Today, over 2 000 tonnes of tvarůžky are produced here every year. Today, the Loštice tvarůžkárna is also home to the Olomouc tvarůžky Museum, where you can learn many interesting facts.

Tvargle from Velké Bystřice

Tvarůžky has been produced in Velké Bystřice since 2021 under the time-honoured and time-honoured name Tvargle. Tvarůžky is of course also produced here according to original recipes and from local ingredients.

Olomouc tvarůžky festival

You can taste tvarůžky in every possible way and enjoy one of the many regional beers. The festival is regularly held at the end of April on Olomouc's Upper and Lower Squares.

Gastro tip

Traditional and renowned dishes include fried, baked or breaded tvarůžky, as well as the so-called Haná garlic with tvarůžky. You can taste these delicacies in many restaurants in Haná. And you don't have to worry about your slim line either, because tvarůžky is one of the lowest-fat cheeses in the world. If you want to try something less traditional, try the tvarůžky desserts offered by the Tvarůžková Cukrárna in Loštice. And the more adventurous can try the tvarůžková ice cream at the U Lišky Bystroušky café in Loštice.