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Vinatrium Cellars

Browse through the endless variety of Central Burgenland wines in the state-of-the-art, climate controlled Vinatrium Cellars, and try as many different types as you please.

Stanz: Austria’s top distilling village

It takes a village: Stanz in Tirol is Austria’s top producer of high-quality Schnapps.

Riedel: a Symphony of Glass & Taste

To experience the symphony of glass and taste of a truly outstanding wine get a behind the scenes look at the Riedel factory in Kufstein/Tirol, where these exquisite glasses are made. Explore an amazing range of glasses from the narrow-mouthed port glass, to the balloon-shaped Burgundy glass, capable of holding an entire bottle of wine, and don’t forget to take some of these wine jewels home.

A Viennese Epicurean highlight

It’s a wine bar, restaurant, and delicatessen all rolled into one. It’s historic, authentic and has been a favourite of the Viennese for nearly 400 years. “Zum schwarzen Kameel” is just as lively and fashionable as it always was.

Le Loft Restaurant

The culinary highpoint of Vienna is the Gault Millau awarded Restaurant Le Loft is located on the 18th floor of the Sofitel Vienna Stephansdom in Vienna’s trendy 2nd district – a short walk from the city center. The excellent cuisine is complemented with one of the most spectacular views of the city.

Salzburger Nockerl Dessert

Fluffy, delicious and made only from eggs and sugar this dessert not only has a long history but also a huge fanbase.

Burgenland: Home of Legends

Meet Franz Liszt, Wunderkind, piano virtuoso, playboy and abbé, citizen of the world, and self-proclaimed “gypsy musician,” in the hills of Central Burgenland, Austria’s eastern-most region.

Gut Purbach: Fine Art & Cuisine

Gut Purbach’s Chef Max Stiegl is known among epicureans as a “nose-to-tail” chef with a penchant for ingredients from the Leithaberg Forest and Lake Neusidl. To complement this unique and location-specific cuisine, Dr. Hans Bichler, an art-collecting attorney and vintner, selects wines from a community of local growers in the Burgenland.

A New Shrine to Austrian Wine

The striking cubic structure of the LOISIUM World of Wine possesses the same grandeur as the historic shrines, abbeys, and palaces that dot the Danube’s pastoral valleys. A hybrid of interactive museum and wine cellar, this architectural destination is an exciting way to expand your knowledge and deepen your appreciation of wine.

Wiener Mélange with Strauss Music

Coffeehouses in Vienna are your home away from home. Delicious coffee specialties, yummy pastries, all enjoyed in cozy seats and couches, paired with live piano music. Yes, read on! Many of Vienna’s best coffeehouses are your private concert hall, with live piano music, often with soloists -- and enjoyed all for free.

Discover Styrian Food Secrets

The simple perfection of classic Austrian cuisine, gracious hospitality, and local expertise makes “Der Steirer” a favorite eatery for everyone who enjoys food & wine. You’ll appreciate the warm leisurely atmosphere whether enjoying just a few appetizers or a full meal with local wines by the glass.

World-class Art & Culinary Delights

Featuring world-renowned collections dating back five millennia, Austria’s principal museum of fine arts is an institution devoted to indulging our senses.

Enjoy a Vineyard Brunch

Perched on the edge of the loess precipice called the Wagram, seemingly suspended in the blue sky is a cool green shimmering glass structure. From the inside, the new regional wine event center called Weritas hovers directly into the surrounding vineyards. Dark walnut, pale creamy leather, and plenty of sunlight comprise a warm and friendly greeting in the restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating.

Cooking with Toni Mörwald

Savor Austrian culture with star chef Toni Mörwald and learn to create Austrian culinary specialties. Toni leads you through a fun and memorable course with charming anecdotes, tips and tricks. With the help of a recipe folder, DVD, and wine-pairing advice you can share the mouthwatering experience with friends at home.

A Paradise for Foodies

The Vinofaktur in Vogau, Styria invites visitors to taste and experience the region’s truly spectacular culinary achievements in a stunning architectural masterpiece. There are plenty of discoveries that will bring even the most experienced foodies to swoon!

Europe’s oldest restaurant

A dining experience of a different kind awaits you in Europe’s oldest restaurant paired with traditionally influenced contemporary music and a delicious three-course-dinner. The only thing that’s missing is you.

Plachutta: a Viennese Institution

Plachutta is renowned for its prime boiled beef, a Viennese signature dish called Tafelspitz. Combined with it's authentic, cozy atmosphere.

Naschmarkt Vienna

A Festival for the Senses: A Saturday morning must-do for locals, the Viennese Naschmarkt, Vienna’s largest outdoor market, attracts a crowd as diverse as the stalls and restaurants it features.

Fine Dining on an organic farm

Chickens peck under the fruit trees. A regional breed of cattle, the Waldviertler Blondvieh, grazes in the pasture. Ducks and geese wander on the edge of the vegetable garden. The ingredients for the Salomon family’s award-winning restaurant are sourced from the estate’s bio-dynamic farm. Organic wines from the vineyard mature in the cellar.

Café Tomaselli: Mozart’s favorite

Located in downtown Salzburg, near the cathedral and on your way up to the Hohenfestung Salzburg, the Café Tomaselli is the perfect spot to indulge and relax

The Sacher Torte

Vienna's most storied cafe invites! A visit to the Cafe Sacher in the venerable Hotel Sacher is a must on your Vienna-list. Feel centuries of history, taste decades of experience, and relax for hours. Ahhh, I wish I could join!

Lower Austria’s Wine Festival Season

Rustic wine cellar festivals and boisterous food and wine celebrations. Or luxurious seven course menus in elegant gourmet restaurants and glamorous gala evenings. Tour by bike, foot, car or boat. Whatever your preference, there is a choice of 800 delicious events during the Lower Austria Fall Wine Festival and it is easy to plan.

Schlumberger: Austria’s Sekt Royalty

When Austrians talk about Sekt, they talk about the golden liquid that makes us all want more: sparkling wine. One of the oldest and famed producers is the Schlumberger family in Vienna. Head out to their 300-year-old cellars and let it get historic … and romantic!

Wein.Sinn: A Wine Discovery Tour

The Winzer Krems winery invites you to to discover the fascination of wine. “SANDGRUBE 13 Wein.Sinn” leads you on an 8-station trail to experience wine and gain valuable insights.

Designer Wine Bar in Vienna

Unger & Klein is a bottle shop turned wine bar that has the feel of designer blue jeans. You’ll appreciate the stunning designer shelving that is simultaneously the wine list and menu. The concept invites to browse and mingle with other like-minded hedonists. Have the sommelier put together a flight of unique Austrian red wines.

Bake your own Apple Strudel

Apple strudel lovers read on. The Café Residenz at Schönbrunn Palace, one of the historic bakers to the Habsburg family, shows you how to bake your own apple strudel according to their traditional recipe. Take the recipe home and get treated to a mouth-watering, oven-warm slice.

A Mouth-Watering Attraction in Graz

Foodies will tell you that the town’s most important attraction lies just a little off the historic city center of Graz, tucked away behind the Neoclassicist Opera House. The local farmers market is both a testament to local culture and a paradise for gourmets foraging for new ingredients and fresh local produce.

Erich Stekovics

Erich Stekovics has scoured the world for tomato seeds in his quest to revive some nearly forgotten flavors. Today more than 3,200 varieties of tomato thrive in his fields near the Neusiedlersee.

The Village of Purbach

Chances are you might be the only foreigner strolling through the village at the time of your visit to Purbach, on the western shores of Lake Neusiedl and a short hour south of Vienna. Don’t let this deter you, but rather be a badge of exploration.

Autumn Feast of St. Martin

The Feast of St. Martin, patron saint of Burgenland, is a harvest festival to delight the senses. With 300 days of sunshine a year, the farmers and vintners of Burgenland are blessed with a long, sunny autumn and a bountiful harvest. Doors are flung open to welcome guests to taste the young wines and culinary specialties of the region.

Beethoven’s Retreat in Vienna

“Gemütlichkeit” cannot be directly translated – it’s an Austrian word that combines cozy-warm-familiar. It describes the food, people and place of the historic Mayer am Pfarrplatz, where Beethoven already enjoyed Austrian hospitality. Sit in his favorite place in the garden under the trees and feast from the appetizing buffet laden with homemade specialties and enjoy authentic, live Viennese folk music.

Luxury Spa Escape in the Vineyards

A luxurious weekend of relaxation and enjoyment is found at the small boutique hotel Wein-Genuss Pössnitzberg. This romantic getaway enjoys a stunning view of the surrounding vineyards in Leutschach, Styria on the southern border of Austria. The award-winning chef of the house will pamper you after a relaxing day with exquisite dishes based on local products paired with rare Styrian wine specialties.

Zotter Chocolate Factory

Once upon a time - around 1990 - there was a master confectioner who thought that all the existing chocolate creations available were simply… boring. So he started to experiment and came up with the most fantastic creations, such as “hemp-mocha”. People liked them so much that he started his own factory and turned it into his own, very unusual, chocolate empire.

Vintner Show & Tell at Designer Hotel

Located in the heart of Vienna, this is not just a hotel with a little glass, steel and stone and then a grape seed oil facial mask in your bathroom. This family-operated hotel has dedicated the entire heart and soul of their establishment to wine. Each of the individually designed rooms is sponsored by an Austrian vintner who also stocks the mini bar. Even the delicious breakfast buffet features wine in a non-alcoholic edible form!

Styrian tapas with local wines

The simple perfection of classic Austrian cuisine, gracious hospitality, and local expertise makes “Der Steirer” a favorite eatery for everyone who enjoys food & wine. You’ll appreciate the warm leisurely atmosphere whether enjoying just a few appetizers or a full meal with local wines by the glass.

Culinary Hike in Styria

Located in the Southern part of Styria, the Südsteirische Weinstrasse (South Styrian Wine Road) is often compared to Italy’s Tuscany. Almost no other Austrian wine region has undergone such dramatic transformations in the past 20 years as this region, 1 hour south of Graz.

Salzburg's Schrannenmarkt

In existence since 1906, the Schrannenmarkt has always been the weekly market for the people living in and around the city of Salzburg. Early bird gets the worm! Join the spectacle from 5 am on and watch the market being set up in front of the magnificent St. Andrä Church.

Rustic country charm

“Südbahn wine” is the affectionate name Viennese call their favorite weekend beverage as they take the 20-minute southbound train from the city to Gumpoldskirchen. The main street of the sleepy village comes to life in the late afternoon as the local wine farms open the doors to over 30 heuriger to invite visitors for hearty country food, full-bodied wines, and folk music.

Music, Wine, Food and Art

The exciting fusion of a renaissance building with harmoniously integrated modern architectural modules is what meets the eye. “Weinwerk” houses a fusion of the best wines of Burgenland, regional gourmet products, and a lively calendar of fun and engaging cultural events. This initiative of a regional wine marketing association and a cultural club is guarantee for a superlative gourmet and cultural experience!

Wine & Wellness at Hotel Veltlin

Far from the noise and hectic of a busy lifestyle, yet only a scenic hour’s drive north of Vienna is an idyllic, rural landscape that hugs the border of the Czech Republic. This sleepy corner of Austria features rolling vineyard hills, asparagus plantations, and a sparse few farming villages. Set in this rustic landscape is a peaceful oasis: the 4-star Hotel Veltlin and the Veltlinerland golf course in Poysdorf.

Open Air Wine Village Museum

Farm life from centuries past is revived in Moschendorf located in South Burgenland. Tours of thatched-roof houses filled with artifacts and furniture transport you back by centuries. The “Weinmuseum Moschendorf” is also a popular venue for wine tastings, concerts, art exhibitions, and folk dance.

Museum of Applied Arts

Imagine a museum where fine craft, contemporary art, architecture and design are perpetually engaged in stimulating conversation. That’s the MAK arena.

Haute cuisine in the old school house

Carnuntum is a popular excursion destination for lovers of cultural history, wine and delicious gourmet food from the nearby cities Vienna and Bratislava. It is not only the open-air Carnuntum Archaeological Museum which attracts visitors from the metropolises, but grand cuisine at petite prices in a rural setting.

Graz – Capital of Culinary Delights

Austria’s southern beauty, the city of Graz, is a place of its own kind. Just two hours by car south of Vienna, the Styrian capital boasts culinary wonders from its nearby region that make your mouth water. Taste your way through this charming medieval city and don’t forget to bring back some delicatessen for your family and friends. Believe us, they will be upset if you don’t!

Modern Art and More in Salzburg

One museum – two spectacular locations. An experience for art as well as lovers of Austrian cuisine with spectacular views of the Baroque city of Salzburg.

King of Wines, Wine of Kings

The historic center of Rust, just one hour south of Vienna in Burgenland, is lined with stately Baroque and Renaissance façades with beautiful portals and heraldic stucco decorations. The source of the city’s wealth is a golden, sweet wine that is so exquisite that it has been sought the world over by kings.

Open Air Music & Culinary Highlights

The gothic spires of Vienna’s City Hall are an enchanting backdrop for two summer months of culinary and music delicacies that delight visitors and locals alike. The world class musical performances are broadcast on a gigantic screen and are free to enjoy. Food vendors from some of Vienna’s best restaurants provide an unmatched culinary experience in the heart of the city.

Gourmet Restaurant Europa Stüberl

In the Tyrolean capital, the Grand Hotel Europa is home to a grand dining experience, renowned throughout the country. Europa Stüberl combines gourmet excellence and a strong wine list with a classic Tyrolean layout that will stay with you long after your visit. Innsbruck wouldn't be the same without this institution.

Sölden’s Top Culinary Event

Once a year at the beginning of May, Austria’s best chefs and the top vintners form the Burgenland meet in Sölden to provide an extraordinary culinary experience amid the majestic peaks of the Ötz Valley.

Chic & Trendy Vienna Wine Bars

Austrian wine has catapulted to become the darling of the international wine world. If you are looking for chic, upbeat city nightlife, there is no better place to get an in-depth view of Austria’s dynamic, trendy wine scene than at the wine bars of Vienna!

Blaufränkisch: Burgenland’s grape

If you love wine, you love the Burgenland and Blaufränkisch. Burgenland’s most unique grape is Blaufränkisch, a red wine that will excite your palate and reveal this region’s extraordinary tradition of wine.

Palais Coburg Vienna: wine cellar

The Palais Coburg in the heart of Vienna has been restored to its original splendor and now houses a most luxurious all-suite hotel, a gourmet restaurant and a collection of rare wines that seeks international comparison. On your tour of the six unique and stunningly designed wine cellars, you will discover more than 60,000 bottles of valuable wine spanning four centuries.

Walking in the Pannobile Vineyards

Explore the mystery and romance of the vineyards of Gols on the east side of Lake Neusiedl. On a guided hike you see and learn how a vineyard is planted and cultivated and why it makes such an impact on the way a wine tastes. At the end of the tour enjoy a tasting of a generous selection of premium wines in the Gols cultural center.

Paprika, Pigs and Pike-Perch

This quaint Podersdorf restaurant is one of the best places for a meal east of Lake Neusidl. Dishes from “Zur Dankbarkeit” combine influences from Eastern and Western cultures to transport regional dishes to another dimension. Local ingredients are sourced from the lake, the marshlands, and the Pannonian Plains to create a genuine taste of the region.

A futuristic winery with tradition

Visit the Esterhàzy Palace Wine Museum, regional wine bar and shop, and state-of-the-art winery. Known as philanthropists, builders, and passionate art collectors throughout history, the Esterhàzy dynasty’s tradition with wine is equally great. Empress Maria Theresia, composer Josef Haydn, and even the spoiled privy councillor von Goethe appreciated the fruit-driven wine that was vinified in the Esterhàzy Palace cellar.

Hangar7 - an arts & culinary temple

Located right at the Salzburg Airport, Hangar-7 is one Europe’s most fascinating places. Stunning architecture, historic aircraft, fast cars, innovative art and world-class cuisine will keep you busy for many hours.

A Baroque wine experience

Domäne Wachau is located in one of the world’s most stunning vineyard landscapes just below the Dürnstein castle ruins where Richard the Lionhearted was once held captive. The friendly, knowledgeable staff guides you through wine tastings from the valley’s best vineyards in their stunning tasting room, open 7 days a week.

Gemischter Satz in Vienna

Vienna’s Gemischter Satz wines were the only wines in the world to be included in the Slow Food “Ark of Taste”. This wine is not for the faint of heart: the nose and taste are intense. American wine journalist Alice Fehring praised it as “complex,” with flavors ranging from “mineral to honeysuckle” and even a “touch of skunk”.

Restaurant Nikolaihof

“Grüner Veltliner is the last of the great European white wine grapes.” So observed Terry Theise, the esteemed US wine connoisseur and importer. The popular wine is indeed a highlight of its native Niederösterreich -- and nowhere more so than at Nikolaihof.

Via Culinaria, a Gourmet's Roadmap

Seven culinary pathways and 200 culinary addresses in SalzburgerLand. The popular Via Culinaria puts the variety of regional products front and center, weaving a SalzburgerLand vacation with the true gourmet's dream. Pick a theme -- or pick multiple themes -- and give yourself the most mouthwatering way of getting to know a beautiful piece of Austria.

Hotel Sans Souci Wien: the restaurant

Reserve a table at La Véranda, the restaurant of the new luxury boutique hotel Sans Souci in close proximity of Vienna’s bustling MuseumsQuartier, and enjoy a creatively authentic dining experience.

Vienna’s trendy Yppenmarkt

If you’re looking for a newly fashionable, eclectic Vienna neighborhood full of gourmet food producers, interesting restaurants and the stores of local artists, then head to Ottakring in the 16th district, where you’ll find the city’s largest street market, exciting new restaurants and the emergence of many local artists.

Vienna Coffeehouse Conversations

Follow in the footsteps of the great Viennese “Coffeehouse Poets” and enjoy one on one conversations with locals over coffee specialties and Viennese pastries.

12.07.2013 - 13.07.2013 - Krems

All around apricots

The unmistakable quality of the Wachau apricot is the combined result of climate, soil and centuries of cultivation. As a tribute to this unique fruit, the festival of the apricot takes place annually in the historic Old Town of Krems.

04.04.2013 - 18.04.2013 - Wachau

Wachau Gourmet Festival

The reputation of the world heritage site of Wachau Valley on the River Danube is not only due to the unique beauty of its landscape and cultural treasures, but also to the overall setting, which makes it a region of true indulgence.

28.09.2013 - 29.09.2013 - Kötschach Mauthen im Gailtal

Cheese Festival

Have a taste of delicious national and international cheese specialties at the Cheese Festival in Kötschach Mauthen / Carinthia.

Vienna

Did you know, that to this day Vienna is the only world capital with a siginificant wine production within it's city limits? Respected vintners are bringing their visions to the exploding culinary and cultural renaissance happening in Vienna.

Lower Austria

The beauty and lifestyle here seem inconceivable in this day and age - areas this pure and authentic in many parts of the world seem to be trading in those very qualities. And locals here have chosen to embrace their heritage gastonomically, viticulturally and agriculturally.

Podcast series from the Wine Country

We have captured some of the voices of the Austrian wine country and invite you to listening in. Check back regularly as this is the beginning of an ongoing series.

Experience a vibrant cultural scene

Austria is synonymous with culture. And truly, the list of events taking place in cities, towns and villages throughout the country is impressive. It is not only theater that gives the country a festive atmosphere, but also the many concerts and exhibitions, dance performances and readings.

Food & Wine in Austria

Get a taste of Austria's culinary diversity! In the last years Austria has become a real haven for gourmets. And it’s not just Austrian cuisine for which visitors have developed a taste; Austrian wine is fast developing its own worldwide reputation.

Restaurants for Wine Lovers

Meierei - In 2005 Vienna's fanciest restaurant, Steirereck, reinvented itself when it moved to its flamboyant new city park location and brought in the country's most inventive young chef, Heinz Reitbauer.

Wine & Gourmet trips

Austrians love to cook, eat and most of all share a meal and some of our delicious wines with friends. But what truly distinguishes Austria as a culinary Mecca is the incredible variety of tastes that make up our cuisine.
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Vienna

Austria’s capital offers a unique blend of imperial traditions and stunning modern architecture. It is famous for its cultural events, imperial sights, coffee houses, cozy wine taverns, and the very special Viennese charm.

Time-Honored yet Trendy: Austria's Cities

Austria’s cities fascinate with their monumental buildings spanning all major epochs from Gothic to Renaissance, from Baroque to Jugendstil, and Post Modernism. Historic settings for modern events, leisurely shopping tours and wonderful culinary experiences. Let yourself be charmed!

Eisenstadt

Despite being Austria’s smallest provincial capital, this former seat of the noble Esterhazy family and home to some 13,000 inhabitants, has plenty to offer its visitors.

Austria - True Luxury at any Price

Discover truly luxurious experiences in Austria. Immerse yourself in its unique cultural heritage and distinctive imperial history. Enjoy the romance of palaces, castles or country inns, dine in some of Europe’s best and most inventive restaurants, featuring local, sustainable cuisine or enjoy an enchanting train ride, just like the emperor did a century ago.

Weinviertel DAC

The most peppery white wine in Austria is grown in the Weinviertel region and, typically for the land north east of Vienna, is made from Grüner Veltliner grapes. It makes both wine professionals and connoisseurs eager to spice up their lives.

Vienna

Austria's capital is a posterchild for understated luxury experience. Its rich cultural heritage ensures sophisticated experiences whereever you go. Be it a stroll through the shopping alley of Kohlmarkt or a relaxed coffee break at the exclusive Hotel Sacher...

Salzburg

Worldfamous for it's outstanding music festial this picturesque city in the Austrian Alps shows its sophisticated side even outside the festival time...

Musical Pleasure in Vienna

The Hotel Imperial presents a special offer for those who enjoy the higher worlds of classical music. The stately palace on the magnificant Ring Boulevard was transformed into the Hotel Imperial for the universal exhibition in 1873.

Lech / Zürs

Join European royalty in the cradle of Alpine skiing. Lech and Zürs offer a great exquisite outdoor experience in breathtaking Alpine setting.

Luxury Resorts in Austria

Craving the thrill of heli-skiing in the Austrian Alps? Dreamed of attending the New Year's concert in Vienna or the worldfamous Salzburg Festival? Or are you intersted in experiencing the many high-end restaurants you can find throughout Austria? You can have it all...

Dining Experiences in Upper Austria

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Upper Austria?

Dining Experiences in Burgenland

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Burgenland? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience.

Upscale - yet Affordable Dining Experiences

Looking for an upscale dining experience? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience. This list is in no way complete since there are so many of them throughout Austria.

Dining Experiences in Salzburg

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Salzburg? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience.

Dining Experiences in Vorarlberg

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Vorarlberg? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience.

Dining Experiences in Vienna

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Vienna? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience.

Dining Experiences in Styria

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Styria? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance you travel experience.

Dining Experiences in Tirol

Looking for an upscale dining experience in Tirol? We have compiled a list of restaurants, that will enhance your travel experience.

Need Assistance Planning your Trip?

To make your planning a bit easier we have created a list of tour operators and travel agents that specialize in high-end travel experiences...

New Year's in Style: Le Grand Bal in Vienna

If you ever had a dream to celebrate a very special New Year's Eve in truly royal splendor, then this is for you.

Wine tasting in Vienna and Beyond

Driving Tour: Austria's Grüner Veltliner has suddenly become the hottest thing on everybody's list. Until recently, wines made from Grüner Veltliner, the most widely planted grape in Austria, enjoyed only faint praise.

Wine tasting in Vienna and Beyond

Walking Tour: Austria's Grüner Veltliner has suddenly become the hottest thing on everybody's list. Until recently, wines made from Grüner Veltliner, the most widely planted grape in Austria, enjoyed only faint praise.

Vienna & Prague: Escorted Group Tour

7 days / 6 nights: Friday arivals - Escorted Guaranteed Departure Group Tour

Vienna & Budapest: Escorted Group Tour

7 days / 6 nights: Friday arivals - Escorted Guaranteed Departure Group Tour

The Taste of Vienna

Viennese cuisine – the new trend in the culinary world. This Cuisine is based on different national influences going back to the days of the Habsburg monarchy. A well balanced combination of culinary flavors! One finds it everywhere in Austria – from the pub around the corner to the elegant Haute-cuisine restaurants of leading chefs.

Manner Confectionery

The perfect gift for anybody with a sweet-tooth: Manner wafers filled with silky cream is a true taste of Vienna. This delicious sweet was for the first time recorded as “Neapolitan Wafers” in 1898.

Austria's Wine Regions

The miracle of Austria is that all of its wine regions are incredibly easy to visit. In fact, once you step off the plane in Vienna, you have already arrived in one of the world’s most unique wine regions.

Vienna: The Wine Capital

Vienna and wine are inseperable. Vienna is the only world capital producing significant quantities of wine within the city limits. But it is more than that – it is a defining element of the urban image, a contribution to the urban economic system and to people’s wellbeing – for both the Viennese and guests alike.

Austria's Eastern Edge

Burgenland is unlike anywhere else in Austria. Whereas Austria is known for rugged Alps, pirouette-inducing meadows or the excitement of Vienna, Burgenland sits on the edge of Central Europe’s vast Pannonian plain.

Vineyards along the Danube

From Vienna, drive along the Danube westward towards Lower Austria. Just past the city of Krems, you’ll encounter idyllic, terraced vineyards of the Wachau valley. Walking along a path through these ancient Weingärten, may lead you to spy an emerald-scaled Smaragd lizard. This sun-loving vineyard denizen is the mascot for the richest, most intensely flavored wines of the Wachau Valley.

Wine from Austria's South

Take a trip to the southern Austrian state of Styria and discover countless wine oases. Many wineries offer visitors surprisingly chic tasting rooms. Sauvignon Blanc, the region's signature grape, is often harvested on impossibly steep slopes of slippery schist and shale soils.

Coffeehouse culture in Austria

Cafés are an everyday part of city living and in Vienna in particular they are at the heart of city life. Around 1900, a visit to a Viennese café was a spectacular experience, newspapers were displayed on custom-made stands, waiters wore tailcoats and ceilings were decorated with elaborate chandeliers.

Goulash

Goulash is one of Austria's comfort foods and is a staple dish in any Viennese coffehouse as well as rustic Gasthaus.

Käsespätzle

Macaroni & cheese - Austrian style
This hearty dish is served in Austria's alpine huts and tastes especially good after a walk in crisp mountain air.

Austrian Beer - Cheers!

A good beer has only four ingredients: water, grain, a little hops and yeast - the rest depends on the brewer’s skill. (And in Austria, we've got plenty!)

Kaiserschmarrn

Also known as "Emporers Trifle" this dish is a true staple in Viennese cuisine and can not only be served as dessert but also as a main course. And: It is really easy to make.

Wine Tour of Austria

Austrias wines are getting more popular throughout the world. This tour features a visit to the most fascinating wine region of Austria, the Wachau. One of the highlights is a visit to the new Wine Experience Center Loisium.

Apricot dumplings

During apricot season delight your family with traditional Austrian dumplings. This sweet yet savory dish can be served as a main course or a dessert.

Culinary Tour of Vienna

Austria is worldwide known for its culinary contributions to international cuisine. This tour focuses on the rich history of food: from charming Heurigen, historic cafes, and dinner in a palace, experience a wide range of culinary delights.

Mountain Dining Experience

Anyone wishing to experience the mountains around Innsbruck by night in a pleasantly comfortable and above all tasty way should certainly not miss a trip up to the Seegrube or Muttereralm near Innsbruck.

Christmas cookies

Vanillekipferl have always been my favorite christmas cookies. Here is my grandmother's recipe, which is easy to make and really delicious. They also make a great christmas present for your friends....

Wiener Schnitzel

The "real" Wiener Schnitzel is made from veal and served with potato salad. It is also a great and easy meal your friends and family will definitely enjoy for your next dinner party.

Liptauer Cheese

This great spread is served in typical Heurigen wine taverns throughout Austria's wine growing regions and is served best on pumpernickel or rye bread. Impress your guests with this traditional Austrian spread at your next party.

Hotel Sacher and the Sound of Music

Both Mozart as well as the family von Trapp are famous descendants of Salzburg. Enjoy the Hotel Sacher Salzburg with its luxury interiors, living tradition and atmosphere as well as the view over the wonderful Old Town like many members

Mulled wine: Gluehwein

There is one drink Austrians treasure during the christmas season: Gluehwein. The scent of this spiced mulled wine lingers throughout Austria. Surprise your x-mas party guests with this great warming and typically Austrian drink...

Vienna - for gay travelers

You know Vienna for it's music and culture, for the coffee houses (yes, we did have coffee houses 300 years before Starbucks, or at least that’s what tradition tells us), for the Opera and for the Imperial history that the city still showcases everywhere.