Heinz Winkler 

Three-star chef Heinz Winkler dies

Philipp Elsbrock, 31.10.2022

Europe's gourmet scene is mourning the loss of cooking legend Heinz Winkler, who was the youngest chef ever to rack up three Michelin stars.

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Heinz Winkler, one of the most decorated chefs in Germany, has died unexpectedly at the age of 73. The top chef passed away on 28 October. Winkler's hotel and restaurant Residenz Heinz Winkler, located between Salzburg and Munich, confirmed his death via a Facebook post. "A great person has passed away," the post reads. "After a short, serious illness, his family said goodbye in deep mourning."

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