Must-see restaurants in Hohe Tauern National Park

  • Steinerwirt

    Zell am See

    Whether you dine in the modern bistro or the dark-wood-panelled Salzburger Stube, Steinerwirt is a winner. The menu plays up locally sourced ingredients…

  • Blonde Beans

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    As hip as Bad Gastein gets, this Scandi-flavoured, retro-cool cafe does the best coffee in town, as well as a tasty array of snacks – from homemade…

  • Mayer’s

    Zell am See

    Andreas Mayer heads the stove at hotel Schloss Prielau’s refined restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars. Freshness is key, with home-grown vegetables…

  • Flo's

    Zell am See

    Worth the short hop out of town, this nicely chilled restaurant prides itself on season-driven modern Austrian cuisine with an experimental twist – and it…

  • Kraftwerk

    Zell am See

    Housed in a converted 1930s power station, this stylish postindustrial, brick-walled newcomer to Zell am See's dining scene puts an imaginative spin on…

  • Deins & Meins

    Zell am See

    Floor-to-ceiling glass, red velvet chairs and rotating exhibitions of modern art define this slinky lounge-restaurant. Local chef and confectioner David…

  • Burger Factory

    Zell am See

    This is a burger joint but not as you know it. Slick, contemporary and streamlined, it has fabulous lake views and does a brisk trade in organic burgers…

  • Lutter & Wegner

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Big on atmosphere, this smart restaurant at Villa Solitude has a fairy-tale tower setting, award-winning fusion cuisine and a terrace with knockout views…

  • Kirchenwirt

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    As cosy as they come in Heiligenblut, Kirchenwirt has a warm, woody interior for winter days and a cracking terrace gazing up to the high peaks of Hohe…

  • Villa Crazy Daisy

    Zell am See

    In a rambling villa opposite the Grand Hotel, Daisy hosts full-on après-ski parties in winter and has the most popular terrace in town in summer. Pizza,…

  • Jägerhäusl

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Besides wood-fired pizza, the menu at this galleried villa is packed with Austrian faves such as schnitzel and venison goulash with dumplings, plus local…

  • Ginger & Gin

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This swank addition to Bad Gastein's dining scene puts a modern spin on the baroque opulence of the Grand Hotel de l'Europe. It pulls it off, with its…

  • Zum Hirschen

    Zell am See

    Warm pine panelling, flickering candles and friendly yet discreet service create an intimate feel in this smart restaurant. The chef makes the most of…

  • Hölzlahneralm

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This wood-shingled farmhouse is a cracking choice for a bite to eat. You’ll need to do the legwork – it's a two-hour hike from Krimml via the Krimmler…

  • Pizzeria Angelo

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This high-ceilinged, softly lit, wine-bottle-lined pizzeria at Hotel Eden Rock is more stylish than most. The pizzas are the big deal here, and they marry…

  • Ristorante Giuseppe

    Zell am See

    The large and crisp pizzas here tend to be a better choice than the pasta at this upbeat Italian place in the pedestrian-only centre. Choose to eat in…

  • Heimatgold

    Zell am See

    This cracking deli-cafe is a fine place to stock up on regional products – sample some on the terrace while you're at it. Besides wholesome breakfasts, it…

  • Silver Bullet Bar

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Wagon wheels, a stuffed buffalo head and cow-print benches give this barn-style restaurant and bar a mock American Wild West look. Finger-lickin’ snacks…

  • Betty's Bar

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Betty's has an easygoing boho feel, with mosaic tiles gracing white walls and a cute pavement terrace for drinks and nibbles. Come for the great coffee,…

  • Feinkost Lumpi

    Zell am See

    This deli is picnic-central. Stop by for dense rye bread, Pinzgauer ham and cheese, homemade Knödel (dumplings) and local honey, herbs and liqueurs. The…

  • Hofkeller

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    In winter, there’s no place like this stone cellar beneath the Salzburger Hof hotel for warming up over fondue, a raclette cheese fest or hot-stone…

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