6 FANTASTIC SPOTS FOR A REMARKABLE AUTUMN FEAST
When the foliage slowly turns colorful and the days become shorter, autumn is here – and with it, the season of culinary delights. Here are the top spots for exceptional fall cuisine.
29 October 2023
Hotel Castel
On the south side of the Alps, you can still look forward to the odd sunny day with Mediterranean weather, even in autumn. During this time, the Hotel Castel becomes a place of pure magic, thanks to its combination of dreamlike views, soothing moments, and the very best cuisine. Those seeking peace and quiet can immerse themselves in the world of deep relaxation at the "Meranesse fine Spa", while gourmets can indulge themselves in two excellent restaurants: the ÀlaCarte and the Castel finedining , which both showcase the amazing talent of 2-star chef Gerhard Wieser. In the fall, the menu get even more local: products from the region come straight from farm to table, as new vintages are added to the wine list.
Hotel Castel
Keschtngasse 18, 39019 Dorf Tirol, Italy
Tel.: +39 0473 923693
Web: hotel-castel.com
Price: from € 372,-
Book now with the code FAL-HERBST-23 during All Saints Week (Oct 28 - Nov 4, 2023) and save up to €500.
Das EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
The culinary agony of choice awaits guests at "DAS EDELWEISS". The five-star hotel in the Salzburg Alps has made a name for itself with its two-hood cuisine under the direction of chef Alexander Hettegger. Regional, vegan or international menus are served daily in the six parlors. Steak lovers also get their money's worth: In the "Sirloin" restaurant, fillets from overseas are on the menu alongside local Wagyu meat. The highlight is the Asian creative cuisine with sinful rolls from sushi master Alexis and the "Sakura" line. New from December 2023: The Sky Lounge "Cloud 7." In addition to burrata, carpaccio and tuna ceviche, traditional dishes are also on the menu in the stylish mountain restaurant at 2,000 meters - including a dream view.
DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort
Unterbergstraße 65, 5611 Großarl, Austria
Tel.: +43 6414 300600-600
Web: edelweiss-grossarl.com
Price: from € 600,- per night incl. half board
The Central
In the fall and winter of 2023/2024, a very special highlight awaits gourmets at "Das Central": Their "Hauben Rallye" in the ski resort of Sölden is a culinary event in a class of its own. Over four days, guests are treated to two culinary events in their in-house restaurants, which have been collectively awarded a total of 5 toques by Gault & Millau. Among them is the ice Q, a spectacular panorama restaurant 3,048 meters above sea level that provides a singular haute cuisine experience with its 4-course Gourmet Lunch. On the other end, there's the cozy Ötztaler Stube within the hotel and its Alpine Evening – a 4-course menu featuring specialties from the region. In addition, guests can look forward (as part of their half-board) to a 5-course menu of their choice from their award-winning kitchen. As part of the rally, you may also enjoy a glass from their own wine line "PINO 3000". For more info, click here.
Das Central - Alpine. Luxury. Life.
Auweg 3, 6450 Sölden, Tyrol, Austria
Tel.: +43 525 422600
Web: central-soelden.com
Price: 4 nights in the desired room category from € 1.225,-.
Klosterhof Alpine Hideaway & Spa
"Your mood defines your food" - this is the fitting culinary motto of the Klosterhof. The four-star superior hotel sends its guests on a customizable epicurean journey every day: Three different dinner menus are available, depending on personal preference. The "Chef's Choice" is for adventurers and jetsetters, featuring cosmopolitan and contrasting cuisine; the "Bergwiese" is for alpinists and traditionalists, featuring rustic, alpine specialties; and "Kraut & Rüben" appeals to vegetarians with its innovative, plant-based fare. But there's more: on Saturdays, chef Sascha Förster welcomes you with an exclusive fine dining experience, held in a secret location for a limited number of guests: This multi-award-winning gourmet evening awaits with surprises, finest wine accompaniment and special cuts from Klosterhof Dry Ager.
Klosterhof - Alpine Hideaway & Spa
Steilhofweg 19, 83457 Bayerisch Gmain, Germany
Tel.: +49 8651 98250
Web: klosterhof.de
Price: from € 182,- per person incl. enjoyment package with every Double booked in a nature room
Book Indulgence & Spa and receive a €50 spa credit
Achenseeschifffahrt-GmbH
Scottish ambience, an amazing performance by the "Red Eagle" bagpipers and a whiskey selection never seen before in Pertisau on Lake Achen: October 21, 2023 was all about the "water of life" at Achenseeschifffahrt-GmbH. Their long-awaited "Whiskey Ship" was a complete success, giving aficionados the opportunity to sample an impressive selection of spirits, exchange ideas with experts (from, among others, Pernod Ricard Austria, The Glenlivet, Chivas, Aberlour and the Claymore Whiskey Club) and gain futher insight into the world of whiskey. The atmospheric setting added an extra layer of enjoyment to the tastings, toasts, and merriment on the two-deck vessel. In the evening hours, the ship departed for a tour of the lake, which included a dinner, talk, and a 5-course menu with - what else – a select whiskey accompaniment.
Achenseeschifffahrt-GmbH
Seepromenade 36, 6213 Pertisau, Austria
Tel.:
Web: achenseeschifffahrt.at
Der Greil
Der GREIL in Tyrol knows that food and drink keep body and soul together – which is why they serve only choice specialties and the finest wines at this gourmet hotel. Their latest highlight is without question the RIEDEL ROOM@GREIL – the first of its kind in Europe and the fourth overall after Hong Kong, Bangkok and Tokyo. Featuring over 1,000 glasses for 18 different types of wine as well as 40 original decanters – all made by the famous Riedel in neighboring Kufstein – an incomparable wine-tasting experience awaits. And that's not even mentioning Riedel's special, mouth-blown glasses that allow aromas to unfold even better. After all, the right wine needs the right glass. If you prefer champagne, Der GREIL opened a champagne lounge in 2021, with a magnificent view of the Wilder Kaiser and 30 different varieties.
Wine and Gourmet Hotel DER GREIL
Pirchmoos 26, 6306 Söll, Austria
Tel.: +43 5333 5289
Web: hotelgreil.com
Price: from € 280