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Gastein Valley
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My Gastein experience
The taste of Gastein
Flavourful moments
Leisure & indulgence in Gastein
In the Gastein valley, food is not just served – it’s experienced. Whether up in the mountains or down in the valley, at bustling markets or in rustic mountain huts, culinary moments invite you to discover the region at its most flavourful.
Sometimes the air is filled with the scent of freshly baked Bauernkrapfen, other times with that of a hearty roast. You might dine beneath the open sky or enjoy a gourmet menu in an elegant restaurant. Wherever and however you savour Gastein’s culinary delights: Regional ingredients, creative preparation and the incomparable Alpine scenery turn every bite into pure enjoyment.
estive, heart-warming and full of surprises
Enjoyment in winter
Kletzenbrot with gray cheese or biscuits? Winter in the Gastein valley offers far more than that. When the alpine landscape glistens with snow, the taste of Gastein becomes even more intense – a hint of cinnamon, cloves, juniper berries, roasted and root vegetables mingled with creative flavours and culinary adventures.
At the region’s Christmas markets, the scent of mulled wine and regional specialities fills the air with festive cheer. At the Ofen:Fest, the cozy warmth of historic forge ovens creates a cozy atmosphere and sociable encounters. And with the Gastein Skihauben dishes, Michelin-starred cuisine makes an appearance on the ski mountains.
Speaking of mountains: In Gastein, culinary enjoyment and winter sports go hand in hand, for instance, during early morning skiing at Schlossalm and Stubnerkogel with breakfast, at the "Gipfelfrühstück" peak breakfast in Sportgastein, a Gondola Dinner or as part of a Culinary Winter Journey on snowshoes. Those preferring a slower pace can savour regional delicacies at the Full-Moon Dinner or the open-air Markt:Abend evening.
Skiing and culinary delights
Skiing in the Gastein Valley doesn’t just mean top-quality slopes, but also culinary highlights right in the ski area.
From traditional alpine huts to modern mountain restaurants, the ski resorts in Gastein offer a wide selection of regional cuisine, hearty snacks, and refined indulgence after the descent.
The Gastein ski hoods
Enjoyment from the award-winning cuisine at Gastein's ski huts
A special highlight in the winter season are the Gastein ski hoods. Award-winning chefs from the Salzburger Land region bring their expertise directly to the ski huts. In cooperation with the participating huts, exclusive dishes are created using predominantly regional ingredients. Throughout the winter season, each hut offers one toque-awarded dish at an attractive price . A culinary invitation that you should not miss out on.
Hirsch und Maus (Schlossalm mountain station | Bad Hofgastein):
Boiled fish soup made from regional fish with chive toast and smoked fish salad
Patron Stefan Viehauser
Restaurant Weitmoser Schlossalm (Schlossalm | Bad Hofgastein):
Salzburger Gerst'l soup with puréed pork cheeks, root vegetables and horseradish
Patron Andreas Döllerer
Restaurant Angertal1180 (Angertalbahn valley station | Bad Hofgastein):
Deep-fried goulash arancini with Szeged cabbage
Patron Philip Rachinger
Alpen Restaurant Valeriehaus (Sportgastein | Bad Gastein):
Nutcracker - nut pancake with roasted apricots
Patron Vitus Winkler
Restaurant Weitblick (middle station Sportgastein | Bad Gastein):
Korean fried chicken burger with kimchimayo and cabbage
Patron Felix Schellhorn
Culinary winter events in Gastein
Regional, fresh, close to nature
Delicious summer
When the alpine flowers bloom and the days grow long, Gastein reveals its lighter, more refreshing culinary side. In the warm season, dining becomes a conscious act of enjoyment – often right in the middle of nature. During a Dinner by the Waterfall, guests experience a unique evening setting beneath Bad Gastein’s impressive waterfall, while the Forest:Brunch pairs regional delicacies with the scent of trees and mountain air.
Summer in Gastein is also about combining gentle activity with pleasure, for instance, during a Culinary Farm Walk or a Culinary Hut Walk with sweeping mountain views. And for those who like to get hands-on, traditional Bauernkrapfen making is a true highlight. The sweet treats are a local classic – best enjoyed warm and freshly baked right on the spot.
Culinary summer events in Gastein
Geführter Spaziergang "Renaissance einer Legende"
Kur- und Tourismusverband Bad Gastein
Spring concert t with the Town Folk Band Bad Hofgastein
Alpenarena, in case of bad weather at Kursaal
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