Heinrichsthaler Milchwerke, Dairy production facility in Radeberg, Germany
Heinrichsthaler Milchwerke is a cheese factory in Radeberg that produces various types including Camembert, Tilsit, and regional specialties from Saxony. The facility sources milk from local farmers and manages all production stages from raw ingredients to final packaging in-house.
The dairy was founded in 1880 by Agathe Zeis and produced Germany's first Camembert in 1884. During the East German period, it became the largest manufacturer of soft, semi-hard, and hard cheese in the country.
The name references the Heinrichsthal region where this dairy is deeply rooted in the local community. Visitors can observe how cheese production remains connected to local food traditions and which varieties the area takes pride in.
The facility is best reached on foot and sits in an industrial area of Radeberg with good access roads. Visitors should check in advance as not all sections are open to the public.
The property maintains its own beehive colonies and has created specialized plant areas to support local insect populations. This connection to nature shows an effort to link production with local ecology.
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