Try to say cheese without a smile!

Clearly, there’s a direct connection between cheese and smiling. Which doesn’t surprise us in the slightest – after all, cheese lifts your spirits and talking about cheese without a sense of pleasure is quite a challenge, isn’t it?

To find out if this really is the case, we’re travelling around Switzerland with a Photo Box and have a challenge for you: Try to say cheese without a smile!

Visit our Photo Box at the following events for your chance to take part in the competition:

25 April to 4 May

BEA Bern (right next to the new Festhalle)

7 to 8 June

Hiking Sounds, Gstaad

16 to 19 July

Gurtenfestival, Bern

30 to 31 August

Hiking Sounds, Meiringen-Hasliberg

20 to 21 September

Hiking Sounds, Schwarzsee

27 September

cheese-festival, Thun

18 October

cheese-festival, Lucerne

13 to 15 November

World Cheese Awards, Bern

The competition

With your photo you will receive free admission for one person to the World Cheese Awards (the QR code for admission is printed directly ON your photo). And when you’re there, you’ll be in with a chance for another fantastic prize: visit our stand at the Swiss Fine Food Market in the new Festival Hall and find out if you’ve won the Coop shopping voucher worth NEARLY CHF 5000 or one of the many other prizes.

Wait a minute … NEARLY CHF 5000? What do you mean by that? 

Conditions of participation

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The grand prize

The grand prize is a Coop shopping voucher equal in value to the number of cheeses entered for this year’s World Cheese Awards. In 2024 in Portugal, 4786 cheeses were submitted. So whatever happens, this prize will definitely be BIG!

Be sure to stay up to date on how big the grand prize will be.

2 nights at the 4-star Eiger Mountain & Soul Resort, Grindelwald

Includes: 2 nights in a Lifestyle Comfort Room with balcony plus breakfast buffet; free entry to the Eiger Spa – Fitness & Soul; coffee & cake in the afternoon; Swissness minibar; and in the evening a cheese fondue at the Barrys restaurant (including salad and soft ice)
Value CHF 800

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1 night at the Bergwelt Grindelwald | Alpine Design Resort

Includes: 1 night at the Bergwelt Grindelwald including dinner in the Pinte (please note: the voucher is not redeemable for the BG Grill Restaurant)
Value CHF 700

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2 nights for 2 persons plus breakfast at the Novotel Bern Expo

“A hotel that makes every moment worthwhile”
The whole team with Matthias Beyeler looks forward to seeing you! The ideal location, combined with a warm, friendly hospitality experience, leaves nothing to be desired.
Value CHF 600

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1 night for 2 persons at the Hotel Mürren Palace

Includes: 1 night for 2 persons in a Superior double room with breakfast, plus admission to our spa area and the Alpine Sports Centre Mürren
Value CHF 500

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1 night in a double room with breakfast at the Swissôtel Kursaal Bern

An urban oasis in the centre of Bern – wake up every morning with a fantastic view of Bern and the mountains, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Value CHF 350

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1 night for 2 persons at the Beausite Park Hotel & Spa, Wengen

Includes: 1 night for 2 persons in a double room with a view of the Jungfrau and a balcony, including welcome drinks on the day of arrival, lavish breakfast and access to the wellness & spa area
Value CHF 300.00

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5 x Victorinox Airox Frequent Flyer Hardside Carry On

At 2.3kg, a very light hand luggage trolley made of 100% pure polycarbonate.
Value CHF 295.00


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Trip for 2 people on board the GoldenPass Express

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Value CHF 290.00

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1 night for 2 persons at Hotel Restaurant Blausee

Includes: 1 night for 2 persons in a double room with mountain view, plus breakfast and use of the spa area with the hot tub garden.
Value CHF 276.00

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3x 2 day tickets 1st Class for the boat trip on Lake Thun or Brienz

Experience pleasurable moments on a boat trip on Lake Thun or Lake Brienz. Combine the boat trip with an outing ashore or an excursion in the mountains, or simply enjoy the peace and quiet on board – we look forward to your visit.
Value CHF 238.00

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1 night in a barrel cabin for 2 persons at the Emmental Show Dairy

With glorious views of the ruggedly picturesque Emmental valley, surrounded by lush meadows, grazing cows and plenty of time for yourself, this is the ideal place to spend the night.
Value CHF 215.00

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Voucher for the combi offer “Ahoy on Lake Biel” for 2 persons in a double room

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Value CHF 206.00

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1 night in a double room plus breakfast at the Hôtel-Restaurant du Cerf, Sonceboz

A gastronomic stronghold – On your right as you drive up the valley from Saint-Imier, the Hôtel-Restaurant du Cerf sits enthroned in the heart of the village of Sonceboz on the watchmaking axis that connects Biel with La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Value CHF 189.00

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2 tickets to Adelboden Adventure Park

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Value CHF 150.00

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15 x Fondue Set Promo

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Value CHF 149.00

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Value CHF 148.00

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5x 2 tickets Interlaken Ost – Schynige Platte return

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Value CHF 143.20

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2x raclette à discrétion in the raclette cabin on the Engstligenalp incl. ascent and descent

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Value CHF 130.00

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10 x Mammut Lithium 25 Hiking Backpack

Made from mostly recycled materials. High wearing comfort thanks to particularly light and breathable shoulder padding.
Value CHF 130.00

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2 tickets Mülenen – Niesen return on the Niesen Railway

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Value CHF 128.00

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2 one-day passes for the Meiringen-Hasliberg adventure and snow sports area

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Value CHF 124.00

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2 one-day passes Elsigen-Metsch

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Value CHF 120.00

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2 tickets Beatenbucht – Niederhorn return

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Value CHF 120.00

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2x 2 return tickets Grindelwald–Pfingstegg including one free ride on the summer toboggan run and the Fly-Line.

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Value CHF 108.00

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2 tickets Stechelberg–Allmendhubel return

Mürren’s small local mountain is perfect for families and connoisseurs.
Value CHF 75.00

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5x Bern Welcome Aare Bag from Bern Welcome

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Value CHF 45.00

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Value CHF 40.00

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3x 2 vouchers for public city tours in Thun

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Value CHF 30.00

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30 x SIGG Traveller MyPlanet drink bottles

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Value CHF 27.90

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500 x Swiss cheese board with knife from Victorinox

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Value CHF 100.00