Anyone traveling to the mountains automatically embarks on a journey to culinary heights. Because here, regional ingredients and traditional mountain cuisine are combined with exotic, Mediterranean influences - for a taste experience in a class of its own. These 5 gourmet hotels are worth a visit.
If there is one thing that is important to chef Alexander Hettegger in his work, it is the culinary combination of regional and seasonal products. He is not only part of the host family, but also heads the 2 toque award-winning kitchen at the gourmet hotel DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort high above the peaks in Salzburger Land. Thanks to his talent for perfecting traditional delicacies, he creates especially pleasurable moments with his EDELWEISS Mountain Cuisine. The in-house Petrus Fine Dining restaurant specializes entirely in exclusive course menus in the Kaminstube, which are rounded off with perfectly matched wines and excellent non-alcoholic cocktails. Those who prefer hearty steak will find what they are looking for at the Sirloin Grill & Dine, the in-house steak restaurant. Wine lovers will be spoiled in the stylishly furnished Wine Bar Kork & Gloria with fine wines from the hotel archive. How about a gourmet table for tasting?
Culinary highlight: The EDELWEISS is the only hotel in the region with a new sushi bar directly in the lobby. Sushi master Alexis from Laos conjures up wonderfully fresh variations here from Monday to Friday. Very exquisite.
DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Großarl, Salzburg, Austria
Web: edelweiss-grossarl.com
Tel.: +43 6414 3000
Price: Upon request
Direkt neben den Skipisten im Panoramarestaurant dinieren, im Infinity-Pool den Blick über die Berggipfel und den Bregenzerwald schweifen lassen – das Hotel Alpenstern in the heart of Vorarlberg attracts with its perfect location, luxurious interior, but also its excellent cuisine. The ingredients for the dishes come largely from the alpine region and you can taste that already in the Gourmet breakfast. An absolute explosion of pleasure can be experienced in the evening in the Fine dining in the restaurant "Löffelspitze, das immer sonntags und montags in den Zeiträumen 22.Januar 2023 – 10. April 2023 & 02. Juli 2023 – 06. November 2023 geöffnet ist. Die Besonderheit: Ein exklusives 8-Gänge-Menü, entwickelt und zubereitet von den Spitzenköchen um Gastgeber Peter Bischof und Küchenchef Sandro Abel, das mit raffinierten und präzise hergerichteten Speisen begeistert. Perfekt auf die Speisen zugeschnittene, prickelnde Mini-Cocktails, die von den Bartendern der hauseigenen Bar Novum served around head bartender Oliver Polster, round off the menu. A classic wine accompaniment from the vinotheque is also possible, this is served by host and sommelier Maximilian Steinfeld personally.
The wine cellar holds over 1,000 fine wines from all over the world for all connoisseurs. The Bar Novum is also a hotspot for an evening after an exciting day outdoors. In the in-house Patisserie the chefs conjure up sweet temptations that will definitely make your mouth water. An absolute plus: day guests can also be pampered with culinary delights at the Alpenstern on request.
Alpenstern Panoramahotel
Oberdamüls 191, 6884 Damüls, Vorarlberg, Austria
Holder: Bishop and Steinfeld families
Web: hotel-alpenstern.at
Tel.: +43 5510 513
Price: Upon request
Just a few minutes' walk from Tegernsee, the celebrity luxury hotspot, the Parkhotel Egerner Höfe nestles in the typical Bavarian countryside. And because Bavaria is known for indulgence, the hotel is also dedicated to the region's outstanding culinary arts. In the morning, you start the day in Florians breakfast restaurant with a wonderful selection of crepes and rolls. Thanks to different varieties such as the fitness breakfast, there is something for every taste. Later in the day, you can enjoy typical Bavarian specialties such as Wiener Schnitzel, cakes, etc. in the fireplace restaurant, which invites you to linger with its atmospheric interior and crackling fireplace. Romantic afternoons and evenings are guaranteed here. Those who prefer a more rustic atmosphere should stop at the Stubn Alois und Anton. You can end the day in the company of other guests and locals at the new KostBar, where champagne, wine and cocktails are on the menu.
The Parkhotel stands for quiet luxury and noisy enjoyment, which is particularly evident in the hotel's own Michelin star restaurant Dichter under the direction of star chef Thomas Kellermann (pictured above). Extraordinary, modernly interpreted dishes at star level are conjured up here from regional and seasonal products. Each dish is an absolute explosion of flavor. At the RockBar In the restaurant, you can not only risk a look into the open kitchen, but also come into direct contact with the chef. If you wish, you can have his delicious creations served directly at the counter.
Parkhotel Egerner Höfe
Aribostraße 19-26, 83700 Rottach-Egern, Germany
Web: egerner-hoefe.de; gourmetrestaurant-poets.com
Tel.: +49 80 226660
Maximum enjoyment is also guaranteed in the Das Central – Alpine. Luxury. Life. capitalized. In the Ötztaler StubeA dream of Swiss pine, the best from the region is refined and prepared on the plate, classic and vegetarian. Both in taste and texture, chef Michael Kofler and his team conjure up culinary masterpieces day after day. No wonder the gourmet restaurant has been rewarded with 3 toques and other prestigious awards. The highlight of the house are the two Mountain restaurants ice Q and Falcon. Located at the summit of the Gaislachkogl at 3,048m and at the spectacular filming location of the James Bond movie "Spectre", the ice Q combines incredible views, futuristic architecture and exquisite gourmet delights with a hood award. The Falcon at the mid-station of the Gaislachkoglbahn focuses more on contemporary food trends and classics, while in the à la carte area on the upper floor, gourmets are treated to unusual regional dishes and first-class wine. Speaking of wine: The Three countries wine PINO 3000, which was developed in cooperation with the Austrian winery Paul Achs, the South Tyrolean winery St. Pauls and the German winery Dr. Heger, rounds off the first-class offer.
Das Central – Alpine. Luxury. Life.
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden, Tyrol, Austria
Web: central-soelden.com
Tel.: +43 525 422600
Price: Upon request
Creative, royal culinary delights - appropriately enough, that's what the 4-star superior hotel the HOCHKÖNIGIN in Maria Alm. Top chefs here rely on a symbiosis of seasonal and regional organic cuisine and combine the most exclusive dishes with great attention to detail. Totally in demand is the own organic beef.
Especially in the evening hours the HOCHKÖNIGIN turns into a temple of pleasure. The hotel bar is hotspot for live music and cozy, glamorous lounge evenings with a freshly tapped beer, cocktails or long drinks. No wonder if you feel like royalty here.
Die HOCHKÖNIGIN
Hochkönigstraße 27, 5761 Maria Alm, Salzburg Austria
Web: hochkoenigin.com
Tel.:+43 6584 7447
Price: Upon request
