--- title: "Eating well in the Salzkammergut | Culinary delights from A-Z" url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks.html" description: "The best places to eat in the Salzkammergut at a glance ✓ Inns & restaurants ✓ Alpine huts ✓ Bars ✓ Coffee houses and much more." image: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/000Canto-Imports/KaiserschmarrnBatzenh%C3%A4usl007_SalzkammergutTourismusEiersebnerLisa.jpg" date: 2023-04-11 modified: 2026-03-19 --- # Eating well in the Salzkammergut | Culinary delights from A-Z ![Zwei Frauen und ein Mann sitzen am Boden am bewaldeten Ufer eines Sees, machen ein Picknick. Sie essen gerade einen Steckerlfisch. Alle tragen bequeme Sommerkleidung. Im Hintergrund Wald und See](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_SalzkammergutSommerHintererLangbathseePicknickFischGenuss_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach_c963a2ed7e.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Einen Steckerlfisch beim Picknick am Hinteren Langbathsee im Salzkammergut genießen.") ![Zwei Frauen und ein Mann sitzen am Boden am bewaldeten Ufer eines Sees, machen ein Picknick. Sie essen gerade einen Steckerlfisch. Alle tragen bequeme Sommerkleidung. Im Hintergrund Wald und See](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_SalzkammergutSommerHintererLangbathseePicknickFischGenuss_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach_165d50ebd0.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Einen Steckerlfisch beim Picknick am Hinteren Langbathsee im Salzkammergut genießen.") Flavors of the Salzkammergut ================================ © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Einen Steckerlfisch beim Picknick am Hinteren Langbathsee im Salzkammergut genießen. Close copyright Dining in the Salzkammergut =========================== Culinary in the Salzkammergut is a pleasure. Everything that the Austrian cuisine has to offer is put on the table, and perhaps a bit more. Because origin, seasonality and regional products are the main players in the kitchens of the Salzkammergut. Whether in a traditional inn, at a hip food truck or in an upscale gastronomy - the food in the Salzkammergut convinces with down-to-earthness, refinement and freshness. This is how the flavors taste between mountains and lakes! [ ![Vor der Erlachmühle in Mondsee hat sich eine gesellige Runde aus drei Frauen und zwei Männern zur Jause an einem Tisch versammelt.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_ErlachmuehleMondseeTischgesellschaft_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach_950c14b69e.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Vor der Erlachmühle in Mondsee hat sich eine gesellige Runde zur Jause an einem Tisch versammelt.") Restaurants and inns Whether in a gourmet restaurant, a traditional inn or a hip food truck - sample regional specialities and eat well in the Salzkammergut! Here you will find a list of all restaurants and establishments in the region. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/all-restaurants-in-the-salzkammergut.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Vor der Erlachmühle in Mondsee hat sich eine gesellige Runde zur Jause an einem Tisch versammelt. Close copyright Culinary Highlights ------------------- Culinary delights in the Salzkammergut invite you to actively experience them with their great variety and strong regional character. Culinary delights and traditional food production are an inseparable pair in the Salzkammergut. Our direct marketers prove this every day. Various culinary highlights await you all year round in the Salzkammergut - from freshly caught lake fish to sweet gingerbread, from gourmet cuisine, Alpine delicacies, home cooking or vegetarian/vegan creations. Taste your way through the varied cuisine of the Salzkammergut! [ ![Ein Frühlingsgericht auf einem Teller angerichtet.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/4/csm_Seeviche_SaKaGu_20190520__apolt_1390_224da42e04.jpg "Seeviche von Lukas Nagl - Brandstätter Verlag / Thomas Apolt") Star cuisine Guide MICHELIN: Culinary Hotspots in the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/gourmet-cuisine.html) © Open copyright © Seeviche von Lukas Nagl - Brandstätter Verlag / Thomas Apolt Close copyright [ ![Cake with cherries, fork](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/8/csm_Restaurant_Weinhaus_Attwenger_13__www.badischl.at__Katrin_Kerschbaumer_2f20108b76.jpg "Dessert in the Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger") Toque-awarded restaurants Fine dining in the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/award-winning-restaurants-in-the-salzkammergut.html) © Open copyright © Dessert in the Restaurant Weinhaus Attwenger Close copyright [ ![Ein Mann und eine Frau halten zwei Eistüten in der Lindenallee in Mondsee in die Luft. Im Hintergrund die grünen Bäume der Allee.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/d/csm_ZweiEistuetenLindenalleeMondsee_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl_3b4b1b217f.jpg "Foto TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl Ein Mann und eine Frau halten zwei Eistüten in der Lindenallee in Mondsee in die Luft.") Ice cream parlours The best ice cream in the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/ice-cream.html) © Open copyright © Foto TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl Ein Mann und eine Frau halten zwei Eistüten in der Lindenallee in Mondsee in die Luft. Close copyright [ ![Two hikers walk along a path towards the Pühringer Hut in the Tote Gebirge.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/1/csm_PuehringerhuetteElmsee013_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_22d37d672a.jpg "Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Hiking in the Tote Gebirge mountains") Hut magic Alpine huts and mountain restaurants ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/culinary-on-the-mountain.html) © Open copyright © Photo Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Hiking in the Tote Gebirge mountains Close copyright [ ![Salad with soft cheese and roasted vegetables](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/6/csm_Restaurant_Weinhaus_Attwenger_1__www.badischl.at__Katrin_Kerschbaumer_8dd8981f2b.jpg "Salad with soft cheese and roasted vegetables") Vegetarian & Vegan Meatless indulgence ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/vegetarian-vegan-food.html) © Open copyright © Salad with soft cheese and roasted vegetables Close copyright [ ![Viele Kuchen und Torten in einer Vitrine.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/a/csm_Torten__Zauner_819be7b3c0.jpg "Tortenvitrine - Konditorei Zauner Bad Ischl") Drinking coffee The top coffee houses in the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/coffee-houses.html) © Open copyright © Tortenvitrine - Konditorei Zauner Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![A couple is eating a burger and fries in a restaurant garden.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/7/csm_BurgerundBowlKulinarik_TVBMondseeIrrseeValentinWeinhaeupl_06bf1115cc.jpg "Photo TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: Culinary delights in the Mondsee-Irrsee region.") Streetfood Snack stands & food trucks ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/streetfood.html) © Open copyright © Photo TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: Culinary delights in the Mondsee-Irrsee region. Close copyright Regional specialities --------------------- They produce and refine regional products with love and dedication: our direct marketers. Here you will find an overview of the regional farmers' and weekly markets as well as all the farmers, agricultural businesses, manufacturers and other artisans from whom you can buy regional Salzkammergut specialities directly. [ ![A woman with an egg basket at the organic farm Bunte Hühner at Mondsee in Salzkammergut, holding an egg in her right hand.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/0/csm_MondseeEiernest_OberoesterreichTourismusMondseeIrrseeMichaelGroessinger_170a3fd61f.jpg "Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Mondsee-Irrsee/Michael Grössinger: Eggs from the organic farm Bunte Hühner at Mondsee in Salzkammergut.") Fresh from the producer In the Salzkammergut, farmers, gatsronomen and self-producers offer regional, organic and sustainable products. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/taste-and-try.html) © Open copyright © Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Mondsee-Irrsee/Michael Grössinger: Eggs from the organic farm Bunte Hühner at Mondsee in Salzkammergut. Close copyright [ ![Weekly market in Bad Ischl](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_Wochenmarkt_Bad_Ischl__www.badischl.at__8__888b373d2d.jpg "Fruit and vegetable stall at the weekly market in Bad Ischl. Several women stand in front of the stall and examine the goods.") Farmers' & weekly markets Bread, meat, fish, fresh dairy products and much more are on offer at the regional markets. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/weekly-markets.html) © Open copyright © Fruit and vegetable stall at the weekly market in Bad Ischl. Several women stand in front of the stall and examine the goods. Close copyright Going out & celebrating --------------------------- Whether it's a nice glass of wine, a colourful cocktail, a cool beer or a non-alcoholic mocktail - there are many ways to end the day in the Salzkammergut. Enjoy first-class drinks and spend some quality time with your loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere. There's plenty on offer - just click through. [ ![](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_Sommernacht_Mirja_Geh_181_24aa19af92.jpg "Summer Night St. Wolfgang 2022") Bars & nightclubs Whether it's a sundowner by the lake or a cocktail in the bar, round off your evening in style. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/night-catering.html) © Open copyright © Summer Night St. Wolfgang 2022 Close copyright [ ![A master brewer takes wort out of a brew kettle at the Schloss Eggenberg brewery in Vorchdorf in the Salzkammergut region by means of a vessel attached to a metal rod; the woman next to him looks on with interest.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/b/csm_SudkesselBrauereiSchlossEggenberg_OberoesterreichTourismusTraunseeAlmtalStefanMayerhofer_38996d6b49.jpg "Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Traunsee-Almtal/Stefan Mayerhofer: Master brewer Thomas Lugmayr takes wort out of a brew kettle at the Schloss Eggenberg brewery in Vorchdorf in the Salzkammergut.") Breweries in the Salzkammergut Taste the regional beers of the Salzkammergut! ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/breweries-in-salzkammergut.html) © Open copyright © Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Traunsee-Almtal/Stefan Mayerhofer: Master brewer Thomas Lugmayr takes wort out of a brew kettle at the Schloss Eggenberg brewery in Vorchdorf in the Salzkammergut. Close copyright The taste of the Salzkammergut ------------------------------ We serve fresh local char, trout and whitefish. Spicy and mild cheeses from cows, goats and sheep refine many a dish and homemade sausage specialities, fresh meat and spicy wood-fired bread are of the highest quality: this is good taste from the farm in the Salzkammergut. These regional specialities are made by hand according to a long tradition and find their way into the cooking pots of many restaurants and inns in the Salzkammergut. There they delight the palates of true connoisseurs. Crystal-clear lakes and countless mountains and alpine pastures characterise the natural backdrop of the Salzkammergut. It goes without saying that the active experience of the magnificent natural landscape is a priority for many guests, and we know that exercise makes you hungry! After your adventures and cultural experiences in the Salzkammergut, treat yourself to culinary delights in the cosy restaurants. Experience genuine hospitality and savour the Salzkammergut with all your senses. Your hosts look forward to welcoming you! [ ![Das Gasthaus Rettenbachalm liegt im Almgebiet der Rettenbachalm. Wir sehen das Gasthaus von vorne mit dem Gastgarten davor.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/e/csm_Rettenbachalm___Red_Bull_Media_House_Gregor_Kuntscher_ASA12_f87cb0ef86.jpg "Rettenbachalm - Red Bull Media House Gregor Kuntscher ASA12 / Servus Salzkammergut - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen ") Visit to a pub on the Rettenbachalm ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/visit-the-rettenbachalm.html) © Open copyright © Rettenbachalm - Red Bull Media House Gregor Kuntscher ASA12 / Servus Salzkammergut - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen Close copyright [ ![](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/e/csm_Senfproduktion_c00b7372cd.jpg) Mustard factory From mustard seed to caviar ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/about-mustard-seeds-and-caviar.html) [ ![](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/7/csm_Hofladen7_ef8f9645d9.png "Hofladen7 ©Red Bull Media House_Servus Salzkammergut_Mirco Talercio - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen") Organic sheep's milk ice cream Creamy pleasure from Lake Wolfgang ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/delightfulness-from-home.html) © Open copyright © Hofladen7 ©Red Bull Media House_Servus Salzkammergut_Mirco Talercio - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen Close copyright [ ![Verschiedene Spezialitäten aus Schafmilch sind auf einem Holzbrett angerichtet - Joghurt, Frischkäse und Schafkäse](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/6/csm_Ploetzingerhof___Red_Bull_Media_House_Gregor_Kuntscher_ASA12_659d2d6e03.jpg "Ploetzingerhof - Red Bull Media House Gregor Kuntscher ASA12 / Servus Salzkammergut - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen ") Sheep's milk From the meadow to the plate ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/white-gold.html) © Open copyright © Ploetzingerhof - Red Bull Media House Gregor Kuntscher ASA12 / Servus Salzkammergut - Die Geschichte ist in Servus Salzkammergut erschienen Close copyright [ ![Close-up of a few Zaunerstollen in the Zauner confectionery in Bad Ischl.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/a/csm_Zaunerstollen_OberoesterreichTourismusBadIschlKatrinKerschbaumer_4aac941d10.jpg "Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Bad Ischl/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Close-up of Zaunerstollen in the Zauner confectionery in Bad Ischl.") Sweet Salzkammergut A paradise for those with a sweet tooth ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/sweets-in-the-salzkammergut.html) © Open copyright © Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Bad Ischl/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Close-up of Zaunerstollen in the Zauner confectionery in Bad Ischl. Close copyright [ ![Eine Person fügt in einen Bottich voller Zitronen, Ingwerscheiben und Himbeeren kleine Fichtenzweige hinzu.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/5/csm_SKG_Storytelling_Gin5_c_STMG_Martin_Huber_cdacaecd51.jpg "Gin ©STMG/ Huber") Lake Distillery Fine gin from the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/a-visit-to-the-gin-manufacturer.html) © Open copyright © Gin ©STMG/ Huber Close copyright Recipes from the Salzkammergut ------------------------------ For us it is the flavour of home, for guests it is the genuine taste of the Salzkammergut. Do you love good food? Bring the flavour of the Salzkammergut into your kitchen! [ ![Koch Christoph Held beim Gemüseschneiden in der Küche im Gasthaus Siriuskogl in Bad Ischl. Das Gemüse und der in Stücke geschnittene Fisch liegen auf einem Holzbrett.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/8/csm_GemueseSchneiden_OberoesterreichTourismusBadIschlKatrinKerschbaumer_b878527046.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Bad Ischl/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Koch Christoph Held beim Gemüseschneiden im Gasthaus Siriuskogl in Bad Ischl.") Salzkammergut recipes ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/recipes.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Bad Ischl/Katrin Kerschbaumer: Koch Christoph Held beim Gemüseschneiden im Gasthaus Siriuskogl in Bad Ischl. Close copyright [ ![Mürbteigkekse in Sternenform mit Marmelade gefüllt](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/2/csm_Adventrezept005_HeidiZuschrader_b602d14e8f.jpeg "Mürbteigkekse003_Heidi Zuschrader") The smell of biscuits in the air ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/cookie-recipes.html) © Open copyright © Mürbteigkekse003_Heidi Zuschrader Close copyright [ ![](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/0/csm_Winter-Rezepte-Salzkammergut_cd527ab094.jpg) Winter recipes from the Salzkammergut ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/winter-recipes.html) [ ![Mehrere Gläser gefüllt mit einem weihnachtlichen Dessert](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/5/csm_Adventdessert006_HeidiZuschrader_a760424a85.jpeg "Adventdessert006_HeidiZuschrader") Christmas on a plate ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/get-inspired/christmas-recipes.html) © Open copyright © Adventdessert006_HeidiZuschrader Close copyright [ ![Ein Pärchen sitzt an einem gedeckten Tisch am Seeufer und stößt mit einem Glas Wein an.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/0/csm_EssenamSee002_SalzkammergutTourismusKerschbaumerKatrin_2c2d783683.jpg "Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Essen am See") Pleasure trip to book Do you love good food? Then book your gourmet trip to the Salzkammergut now! ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/things-to-do/food-drinks/offers.html) © Open copyright © Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Essen am See Close copyright = "Enjoy life, eat well and laugh often." ======================================= \- Unknown © Open copyright © Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Lake Wolfgang/Michael Grössinger: Fisherman Nikolaus Höplinger with a freshly caught pike on the boat at Lake Wolfgang.... Close copyright ![Fisherman Nikolaus Höplinger from Fischerei Höplinger on a boat at Lake Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut. He holds a freshly caught pike in his hand, with the lake and the landscape in the background.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/1/csm_Fischen_OberoesterreichTourismusWolfgangseeMichaelGroessinger_cf25642dcb.jpg "Photo Upper Austria Tourism/Lake Wolfgang/Michael Grössinger: Fisherman Nikolaus Höplinger with a freshly caught pike on the boat at Lake Wolfgang....") 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