Culinary Delights in Austria
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Small country, great chefs: The density of charismatic, creative top chefs in Austria is remarkable.

From soft to hard, mild to tangy—cheesemakers transform their animals' milk into fresh, alpine, and mountain cheeses, often of organic quality.

At the Bootshaus restaurant on Lake Traunsee, award-winning chef Lukas Nagl serves especially creative fish dishes.

Few things capture the Austrian spirit as perfectly as a visit to a Heuriger: the wine, hearty dishes, relaxed atmosphere, and views of the vineyards.

Fine spirits have a long tradition in this country: There are companies that have been producing exquisite spirits for generations. More are focusing on whisky and gin.

Vorarlberg and its locals are all about cheese. But there’s a lot more to discover in the mountains, valleys, and around Lake Constance.

Tirol knows how to do it: Skilfully and over many generations, the province combines classic specialties with new, innovative creations.

Collect precious moments and savour with all your senses: In SalzburgerLand, precious traditions meet contemporary creativity.

In the Slow Food Travel Region in Carinthia, guests can look over the shoulders of regional producers as they practise their traditional craft.

Between apple trees, vineyards, and pumpkin fields, the gently hilly province of Styria attracts visitors with a variety of local and regional specialties.

Creative chefs in Upper Austria craft fine dishes using hops, herbs, and vegetables, showcased in both traditional inns and gourmet kitchens.

Lower Austria's cuisine is as diverse as the region itself: apricots, poppies and grapes grow between the Danube and the idyllic forests and vineyards.

Vienna is a city in the world after which a cuisine is named – the Viennese Cuisine. So it is not surprising that Vienna attracts creative award-winning chefs.

Burgenland locals celebrate the Pannonian lifestyle: relax and enjoy!

Here you will find a selection of culinary hotspots in Vorarlberg - from rustic inns to high-end toque-awarded restaurants.

Rustic, authentic, and unbelievably good: Experience the renowned Tirolean hospitality when you stop by a traditional inn or a prestigious fine dining restaurant.

From high-end restaurants and lakeside addresses to contemporary inns: There are many top restaurants in Salzburg that are well worth a visit.

Looking for a top restaurant in Carinthia? These are our recommendations - from inns to fine dining restaurants.

Excellent food in the top restaurants and inns in Styria: Experience culinary delights at the highest level!

There are so many down-to-earth inns, restaurants with a special view and top restaurants in Upper Austria that are just waiting to be discovered.

Traditional country inns, cosy taverns and top restaurants with excellent cuisine: Lower Austria has a strong culinary heart.

Discover our selection of Vienna's top culinary destinations: from world-class fine dining to top-notch Viennese taverns.

From classic inns to outstanding gourmet restaurants: Here is a tour of the best culinary addresses in Burgenland.

From saffron to snails and wasabi: Discover food and products grown and made in Austria that you might not expect to find here.

It doesn't always have to be wheat: An increasing number of producers are cultivating varieties such as quinoa, corn, and even rice. Legumes are also becoming more popula

The diverse landscapes are not only beautiful to behold; they also provide ideal conditions for herbs.

Dark green to black in colour, rich in texture, with a herbaceous and fresh aroma and an intense flavour.

Cherries, apricots, figs, plums, and apples: fruit trees thrive across Austria, from east to west. Some varieties have been cultivated for thousands of years.

From char to lake trout and Alpine shrimp: there's a wealth of life in Austria's waters.

Salt, fire, air, and spices are essential for preserving meat through curing, drying, or smoking. It’s a craft that is practised here with great finesse.

Austrian classics from Wiener Schnitzel to Marillenknödel - don't miss these must-eats on your stay in Austria.

What makes the Linzer Torte special is the unique 'Linzer Masse,' derived from the oldest known cake recipe in the world.

Thanks to Empress Maria Theresa, apple strudel became the sweet star of dessert menus and is now regarded as an Austrian national dish.

The recipe for the 'Original Sacher Torte' is a sweet secret, securely kept in a safe by the Hotel Sacher.

The Wachau apricot farmers received the protected designation of origin 'Wachauer Marille g. U.,' a European certification that ranks their prized fruits among the finest

This speciality is creatively reimagined by award-winning chef Andreas Döllerer in his alpine cuisine.

This is the taste of spring: spinach pancakes filled with wild herbs and smoked sheep's cheese.

Award-winning chef Richard Rauch from "Steira Wirt" smokes the fresh trout on a charcoal grill. He serves it with beetroot, berries, and horseradish.

The vegetarian version of Cordon Bleu is made from thin slices of pumpkin. This dish comes from award-winning chef Richard Rauch of “Steira Wirt".

A hearty dish from the Alpine region, served in soup or with salad. A classic in mountain huts and traditional taverns.