Organic cheese affinage and refinement in a glass-walled manufactory directly on the Münster harbor, with a bistro and culinary events.

Hafenkäserei

Am Mittelhafen 20, 48155 MünsterNew on Amplifa

MünsterLocation Am Mittelhafen

2024Stay at the harbor location confirmed

About the Hafenkäserei

The Hafenkäserei is a cheese manufactory in Münster, located directly on the water at the Mittelhafen. At the heart of the business is affinage: unusual organic cheese creations are refined and aged here – entirely behind glass, so visitors can watch the craft at any time. The range includes the company's own cheese varieties such as Käpt'n Pauli, Der muntere Matrose, Der milde Maat, Der kleine Korsar and Der fröhliche Fähnrich, sold online and on site – also as gift packages and fondue sets. The Hafenkäserei also includes a bistro open on Sundays (coffee, cake & cheese). In addition, the venue serves as an event location: guided tours on the art of cheese affinage, culinary events such as cheese fondue and cheese-and-beer pairings, breakfast buffets, as well as rental for weddings, corporate events, parties and conferences. The products carry organic certifications (Bioland, EU organic logo). In 2024 it was confirmed that the Hafenkäserei will remain permanently at its location Am Mittelhafen in Münster.

Site: Münster
Processes: Cheese affinage and refinement, Guided tours of the cheese dairy, Culinary events (cheese fondue, cheese-and-beer pairing, breakfast buffet), Rental of the venue for weddings, corporate events, parties, conferences, Shipping/sale of Hafenkäse (online shop, gift packages, fondue set)
Materials: Organic cheese (Bioland)
Certificates: Bioland partner, EU organic logo
Industries: Food/Delicatessen (organic cheese), Gastronomy, Event/venue services

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Sourcing of organic cheese
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Affinage and aging in glass-walled aging rooms
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Refinement into own creations
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Sale in the shop/online store
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Gastronomy and events

Cheese varieties & products

Bio

Organic cheese (Bioland)

The basis of the cheese creations, matured and refined in the company's own manufactory.

Location

Am Mittelhafen 20, Münster

Cheese dairy/manufactory with bistro, shop and event venue

Materials: Organic cheese

Glass-walled aging chambers
Bistro with window front

Cheese specialities

**Käpt'n Pauli Bio Gouda**Affinage · Organic cheese

**Der muntere Matrose**Organic cheese, medium aged · Delicatessen

**Der milde Maat**Organic cheese · Delicatessen

**Der kleine Korsar**Robust organic cheese · Delicatessen

**Der fröhliche Fähnrich**Mild organic cheese · Delicatessen

**Hafenkäse fondue set for home**Set · 2–3 servings

**Cheese Box Deluxe**Gift box · aged cheese specialities

**Christmas packages**Gift packages · cheese specialities

Inside the production

Industries

Food/Delicatessen (organic cheese)GastronomyEvent/venue services

Additional services

Cheese affinage and refinementGuided tours of the cheese dairyCulinary events (cheese fondue, cheese-and-beer pairing, breakfast buffet)Rental of the venue for weddings, corporate events, parties, conferencesShipping/sale of Hafenkäse (online shop, gift packages, fondue set)

Organic certification

The products are certified according to Bioland guidelines; the manufactory works transparently behind glass and carries the EU organic logo.

Evidence	Münster
Bioland partner
EU organic logo

History

2024
The Hafenkäserei remains at its location Am Mittelhafen in Münster; focus on culinary events such as guided tours, fondues, pairings and celebrations.