Foodies shouldn'gt miss these gourmet restaurants in the Alps this winter. They combine the highest culinary standards with views to die for and both regional and international cuisine.
The Alpenstern gourmet hotel is no longer an insider tip. After all, word has long since got around that even the most discerning gourmets get their money's worth here. It combines Winter sports with exclusive cuisine, special experiences and plenty of feel-good moments. Thanks to its privileged location, the alpine hideaway offers ski-in, ski-out in winter and is located directly on the region's most beautiful hiking trails during the warmer months. The Sun terrace is considered a special hotspot for skiers. Because from here you can enjoy breathtaking views as well as delicious refreshments in solid and liquid form. On Saturdays, you can also listen to the live DJ sessions (booking recommended).
When the sun disappears behind the mountain peaks, the landscape is transformed. Alpenstern into a cozy retreat. In the Genusshalde, which has been awarded two toques, guests can enjoy their dinner in a relaxed atmosphere. Three times a week there is also the opportunity to dine in the Spoon tip (three toques) to spend a gourmet evening. The award-winning wine list offers a stylish accompaniment to dinner. And the Bar Novum, which Bar jewel of the yearprovides an enjoyable finale. The Alpenstern is one of those gourmet addresses in winter that can also be combined with Culinary events aufwarten können. So gibt’s am 21. März 2025 bereits das zweite Four Hands Dinner.
Alpenstern
Oberdamüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Austria
+43 5510 513 - hotel-alpenstern.at
Doubles from approx. €270 per night
The Central is undoubtedly one of those gourmet addresses in winter that should be on your radar. This innovative luxury hotel offers warm hospitality, casual lifestyle and alpine ambience. The 2,000 square meter Summit Spa with infinity pool has recently been added to the range of pleasures on offer. And enjoy - that's what you can do at the Central at the very highest level. This is how the restaurants of the house with 3 Falstaff forks, the Toque d-Honneur and a Michelin star. However, it is not only the delicacies served that are worth mentioning, but also the breathtakingly beautiful restaurants. The ice Q setzte man im Bond-Streifen “Spectre” sogar ein cineastisches Denkmal auf 3.000 Höhenmetern.
From April 24 to 27, 2025 now returns with “Wine on the mountain” a popular gourmet and wine event returns to Central. Top international chefs, renowned winemakers and a unique program celebrate enjoyment at the very highest level. The popular Kitchen Party in the hotel and the Big Bottle Party on the Giggijoch are just as much highlights as high-altitude wine tastings, gourmet lunches on the glacier, a Charity Casino Night and ski adventure with Thomas Dreßen, Frank Wörndl & C0. Numerous well-known winegrowers have already confirmed their participation, including the Paul Achs, Juris, Bründlmayer and Velich wineries. The Arunda sparkling wine cellar from Italy, the Vietti winery from Italy, Bodega Alta Vins from Spain and Château de la Tour from France will also be taking part.
Wine on the mountain at Das Central
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden, Austria
+43 5254 22600 - central-soelden.com
Package from €2,010 per person, incl. half board and tickets to the event
Zillertal is home to another of the gourmet addresses in winter 2025. wunderschönen HUBER’s Boutiquehotel the award-winning restaurant KLE. Here, the name says it all. On the one hand, KLE not only stands for the name of its inventor, Klemens Huber, but also for the kitchen concept behind it: Kühn. Lecker. Echt. Huber möchte mit seinen Kreationen Genuss bieten, der alle Sinne beflügelt. Zum Einsatz kommen dafür exquisite Zutaten und viel Saisonales. In Kombination mit der eleganten Atmosphäre des Restaurants entstehen unvergessliche Genussmomente. Der Chefkoch wagt dafür sogar hin und wieder ein “Nein”. Denn: There is what there is. If you want to dine on goose in midsummer or hope for asparagus in winter, you will be disappointed.
Instead, there is wonderfully aromatic wild garlic and fresh herbs in spring, chestnuts in fall and, of course, cookies at Christmas time. A A bit like it used to be. But actually quite different. And it's not just the positive feedback from his guests that proves him right. Renowned gourmet institutions have also confirmed his concept with numerous awards. Among them two forks from Falstaff and two toques. “Ich möchte für meine Gäste etwas Ehrliches zubereiten – etwas, das mir selbst auch schmeckt”gives Klemens Huber freimütig zu. Und das spürt man am Gaumen ebenso wie in jeder Ecke von HUBER’s Boutiquehotel.
Restaurant KLE
Dornaustraße 612, 6290 Mayrhofen, Austria
+43 5285 62569 - kle-restaurant
