It’s known as the black gold of Southern Styria: pumpkin seed oil. These days a modest, family-run oil press has become the world’s biggest producer of this delicacy.
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A culinary voyage around the world takes not 80 days but minutes in Vienna’s Naschmarkt.
Discover the Naschmarkt in Vienna
The UK is a cider-loving nation, but it may come as a surprise that Lower Austria's Mostviertal (cider region) boasts Europe’s largest continuous area of pear orchards. Great trip tip: take a leisurely drive along the winding 200km panoramic cider route with many themed stops along its way.
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After you have returned back home you can still enjoy the tastes of Austria: Styrian pumpkinseed oil, Zotter chocolate, Manner Schnitten hazelnut wafers and the famous Mozart chocolate balls are all popular culinary souvenirs.
Bring home these Austrian treats
With first-hand local knowledge, we've compiled a list of the bets Austrian eateries, to guarantee a gourmet gastronomic break whatever the time of year.
Unforgettable dining hot spots