WHERE TO EAT
DIE STUBE IM MAXIMILIANHOF With over 150 years of history, Maximilianstube is one of the most popular restaurants in idyllic Altmünster am Traunsee, south of Gmunden, Upper Austria. If traditional culinary delights are what you’re after, you’re definitely in the right place here, but the owners are always striving to go beyond the boundaries of the tried and true classics and serve creative new interpretations to ensure that even regular guests never get tired of the food. maximilianstube.at
SCHLOSS HOCHHAUS This carefully renovated historic building in the center of Vorchdorf has been transformed into a popular culinary hotspot, courtesy of acclaimed head chef Josef Meiseleder, who serves upscale tavern cuisine that’s a hit with local gourmets. schloss-hochhaus.at
BRUNNWIRT The former Taverne zu Prunn dates all the way back to the 15th century. Today, chef Johannes Brandstätter (awarded with three toques) runs the renowned fine-dining restaurant, focusing on local ingredients, utmost quality and authentic flavors. It’s set by the emerald-green Lake Fuschl, and has six studios for those who want to stay a little longer, brunnwirt.at
GEIGER ALM Warm and authentic ambience meets bold and innovative cuisine: no wonder that the family-run gourmet restaurant (right) in Altaussee at the foot of Loser has been awarded a whopping four toques. Since 2018, sommelier Eva-maria and head chef Dominik Utassy have been bringing sensational and sophisticated culinary fare to this traditionally Alpine establishment. The menu is refreshingly straightforward – after all, it’s entirely based on high-quality and locally sourced ingredients. The wine list on the other hand is all the more extensive, showcasing a selection of Austrian and international fine wines. geigeralm.at
TANGLBERG Four decades ago, gallery owner Erich Spitzbart transformed a former retirement home into a stimulating venue (below) for contemporary art and fine dining, which still manages to attract gourmets from all over the world to Vorchdorf near Gmunden
nd today. They leave traditional Alpine fare to the competition – Tanglberg’s menu has always capitalized on finest French cuisine. Foie gras, lobster and mille-feuille with yolk cream and trues... co-owner Ricki Staudinger proves that Upper Austria’s culinary scene can easily keep up with international finesse. tanglberg.at
POLL’S KAISERTERRASSE This romantic gourmet hotspot by Lake Wolfgang might have the most iconic address in all of Salzkammergut: the renowned restaurant is located in the world-famous Im Weissen Rössl (The White Horse Inn) hotel in St. Wolfgang. With glorious views of the picturesque lake, convivial ambience and exquisite fine dining, it more than lives up to its storied reputation. For his refined cuisine and seasonally changing menus, chef Hermann Poll has been awarded two forks by Falsta. weissesroessl.at
SIRIUSKOGL Since 2008, connoisseurs have had yet another reason to visit one of the most popular day trip destinations in Salzkammergut: Siriuskogl in Bad Ischl, known for the FranzJosefs-warte observatory. The tavern of the same name under the management of Christoph “Krauli” Held draws a loyal crowd with hearty bites and authentic delicacies. siriuskogl.at
BOOTSHAUS The name says it all: with high-quality materials, pale wood and a direct view of the glistening Lake Traunsee, the no-frills gourmet restaurant (which belongs to the equally fabulous hotel named after the lake) not only scores with unique ambience, but most importantly with delectable, award-winning cuisine at the skilled hands of chef Lukas Nagl, who has four toques to his name.