What apple are you after?
What this solves
Switzerland produces ~120,000 tonnes of apples per year — most of it turned into Mostost (cider). But the varieties, harvest dates and festival locations are scattered across 26 cantons. This tool maps a chosen variety to its peak month and the closest Mostost festival.
How to read the results
- Peak month = when the variety is at its best.
- Festival = a local Mostost / cider event in the chosen region.
- Where to buy = farm shop, market, supermarket.
What this tool ignores
- Crop variation by year — late frosts can shift harvest by 2–3 weeks.
- Local farm shop stock.
Common questions
Where is the best Mostost festival?
Thurgau has the most: Mosterei Möhl in Arbon, Süssmost-Bähnli in Egnach. Both have cider pressing demos, tastings and food.
Can I pick apples for money?
Yes — Thurgau farms advertise harvest helpers in September–October. Typically CHF 12–18/hour + a packed lunch. Check mosterei.ch.
Which apple keeps longest?
Maigold and Cox Orange store through April in a cool (4 °C), humid cellar. Gravensteiner is delicious but only keeps 2–3 weeks.