Homemade Ice Cafés in Upper Austria
Zaunerstollen, Ischler Torte, Kaisergugelhupf. You don't just go to Zauner to enjoy pastries. You enter the premises and feel the passionate confectioner's craft with all your senses. Since 1832 the sweet monument of Bad Ischl.
Gmunden's oldest pastry shop is an eye-catcher simply because of its historic facade and charming interior. However, you won't be happy just looking at it; you have to order a Kardinalschnitte (Cardinal slice) and savour it reverently.
Bentwood chairs, vaulted ceilings and cosy seating areas. The Rahofer family has been demonstrating taste for decades and knows how to create a good mood. This applies to the restaurant as well as the coffee house, which offers homemade pastries, good coffee and a large selection of newspapers.
When people talk about confectioners in Austria, the name Johannes F. Bachhalm regularly comes up. No wonder, the maître chocolatier is one of the best, and his sweet creations are also in demand internationally. Melt-in-the-mouth apricot dumpling pralines.
On January 1 the gourmet journey begins in Traun - and it doesn't end until December 31. Every day, gourmets can enjoy their organic teas and start with an extensive breakfast. Those in pairs ideally choose the deluxe version with Beef Tartar and Prosecco.
Excellent gingerbread knows no season, especially at Lebzelterei Illecker. With the exception of witches' gingerbread, many specialties are available all year round. And if you want to spoil your palate with other creations, treat yourself to Busserlberg confectionery.
Anyone who talks to the Mayer family about cakes can't help but be enchanted. Those who "only" want to send their palate on a journey will find the right means of transport in the pastries. On cloud nine, foam rolls and cream slices await.
If the delicately textured, artisan ice cream didn't taste so delicious on site, you'd love to take the whole ice cream display case home with three flavours plus cups and cones. In fact, you could! The shop rents out display cases.
One of the most beautiful destinations in Gmunden. First buy a delicious ice cream at Baumgartner's and then stroll along Lake Traunsee on the esplanade. Pastry connoisseurs, however, linger longer at the pastry shop, enjoying lake views and succulent Gmundner Torte.
Sweet seduction with a bittersweet note: the barista takes connoisseurs on a short holiday for the soul in the morning hours with homemade pastries. This is accompanied by specialty coffees that are prepared with passion by the team. There are also good teas.
A cosy café in the heart of Traun, that offers something for those with a sweet tooth as well as those with savoury tastes. Some feast on Jindrak pastries, the Linze Torte testimonial, while others keep their taste buds busy with an omelette with chorizo and jalapeños.
Viennese coffeehouse charm, which one knows almost only from books and newspapers. The listed ceiling from 1642 transports the guest to times gone by. In addition, cherry wood furniture, a pool table and homemade pastries. A gem on the Danube.
When cream meets sponge cake and chocolate fondant, the heartbeat of those with a sweet tooth starts to skyrocket. At Urbann (since 1853), Unterberger and coffee doughnuts are particularly delicious and play a sweet one-two with wonderful cakes.
When a nutritionist and a master baker and confectioner run a bakery, you can assume that the bread made from pure natural sourdough is not only digestible, but also tastes very good. The proof: top place in the international bread competition.
Master confectioner and Maître Chocolatier Andrea Sturmberger has won countless prizes for her work. But she doesn't keep her knowledge of perfect praline craftsmanship to herself; she much prefers to motivate and train the next generation. Exemplary!
Attentive service, always with a smile, combined with delicious tasting pastries such as the fruity-chocolate pear slice, make for a place to feel good, which one always enjoys visiting. Wedding cakes are also baked upon request.
What is the secret of a perfect cream cake? The crispy puff pastry? The tasty vanilla cream? The combination of both? The best thing is to go to Eferding and try it out. Other destinations include Scheiterhaufen, Kapuziner and Bienenstich.
Actually, one gastronomic landmark is enough to accurately describe the pastry shop: Jindrak is the home of the Linzer Torte, the city's most popular souvenir. Another sweet treat: the doughnuts. Especially those filled with vanilla cream.
At Baumberger's, the mood is one of celebration. For occasions, special cakes are baked on request according to individual preferences. Whether baptism, birthday or wedding, it tastes unforgettably good. This also applies to the chocolates.
As a baker, you're used to getting up early. Christian Waldbauer was always wide awake, showed his skills on cruise ships and now delights his own guests – including late risers – with the "Fauler Willi" breakfast, which is offered until 3 pm.