Culinary delights in the Hohe Tauern National Park
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Discover the culinary diversity of the Hohe Tauern National Park region, from traditional delicacies to exquisite handicrafts. Visit local producers, experience the hospitality in wine taverns, mountain huts and restaurants, and enjoy a guided tour of Carinthia's highest vineyard with wine tasting. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable culinary experience that celebrates regional cuisine.
Regional producers
Diversity is lived here: For example, there is the small family farm that has been processing fruit and herbs for 30 years - directly from its own garden, which resembles an edible landscape (Blasibauer). Here there is the culinary tradition: three generations who manage a common organic farm at 987 meters above sea level with rare breeds of domestic animals and produce the highest quality (Langnerhof). And here there are producers who, in addition to traditional products, also produce ancient natural remedies: For example, a distillery that produces not only fine brandies from apple, pear and rowan, but also a healing pitch ointment (Kremser). Or an apiary with 100 bee colonies, which in addition to honey also extracts and processes the valuable propolis (Fercher).
They and many other producers have reflected on the strengths and traditions of the region and have long filled the idea of sustainability with life. Long before it became a trendy term.
Stop at inns and alpine pastures
Carinthia's culinary delights unfold in the warm hospitality of its taverns and mountain huts. There, visitors can experience the regional food culture through specialties such as home-bred trout, handmade cheese dumplings, Carinthian pasta, freshly baked bread, bacon, cheese as well as locally produced beer and cider. Herbs and spices from the surrounding area give the dishes served in rustic huts their special touch, guaranteeing an unforgettable culinary experience in the cozy atmosphere of the Hohe Tauern National Park region.
Winegrowers
The Holly winery has been growing a total of seven different grape varieties since 2018 and produces wonderful drops such as Riesling or St. Laurent from them.
Not only some of the noblest drops come from the Hohe Tauern National Park region - also the highest! At 880 meters above sea level, Ernestine Berger produces top quality on her GrafenBERGERin vineyard in Flattach. She planted the alpine vineyard with her own hands and looks after it alone. Ernestine Berger's passion for her wine can be experienced on hikes through the vineyards with her expert guidance and tasted at tastings.
Experience culinary delights in inns, cafés, restaurants and bars
In the Hohe Tauern National Park region, a heart of culinary delights in Carinthia, you will find three of the eight Slow Food Villages, which are known as "places of good living". These villages emphasize the importance of the symbiosis of agriculture and nature that has shaped their lives for generations. Through creative initiatives, the Slow Food Villages make regional enjoyment tangible by using their valuable resources responsibly and promoting the local culture of enjoyment.
The best from the region for home
Farm stores, "Edelgreißler" and gourmet stores offer a carefully selected range of products. "Tauernfenster", "Bauernladen Walter", "Genussladele" or "Schmutzerhaus" are the names of the small stores that are among the best addresses for gourmet food. Among other things, they offer bacon, farmhouse bread, cheese, oils, but also sheep wool products and regional handicrafts. The extensive assortment consists of products that have been produced fairly and sustainably. Here you can choose with a clear conscience and still get the best advice. It is clear that the store owners know the producers personally. And they always have one or two insider tips for their customers on where to discover something new.
Slow Food Villages - Places of Good Living
In the Hohe Tauern National Park region, a heart of culinary delights in Carinthia, you will find three of the eight Slow Food Villages, which are known as "places of good living". These villages emphasize the importance of the symbiosis of agriculture and nature that has shaped their lives for generations. Through creative initiatives, the Slow Food Villages make regional enjoyment tangible by using their valuable resources responsibly and promoting the local culture of enjoyment.
