Gastronomía

Flavors of the Empire

Austrian cuisine is robust, comforting and delicious, with a strong heritage from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. It goes far beyond the famous Wiener Schnitzel, offering a surprising variety of meat dishes, hearty soups, and a baking culture that is, in itself, an art form.

Essentiële gerechten

Wiener Schnitzel

The national dish par excellence. It is a very thin beef fillet, breaded and fried in clarified butter until golden and crispy. Traditionally it is served with a slice of lemon and a potato salad or potatoes with parsley.

Tafelspitz

A refined dish and favorite of Emperor Franz Joseph I. It consists of beef slowly boiled in a broth of vegetables and spices. It is traditionally served in several parts: first the broth as a soup, and then the tender meat with horseradish and apple sauce, and potatoes.

Goulash

Although of Hungarian origin, goulash is a pillar of Austrian cuisine. It is a thick beef stew with paprika and onion, often served with 'Knödel' (dumplings) or bread to soak up the tasty sauce.

Käsespätzle

Austria's answer to macaroni and cheese. They are a kind of irregular egg paste mixed with plenty of melted cheese and topped with crispy fried onion. It is a hearty and delicious dish, typical of the alpine regions.

Tiroler Gröstl

A rustic and tasty dish originating from Tyrol. It is a frying pan of potatoes, pieces of pork or beef and onion, all topped with a fried egg. It's the perfect comfort food after a day in the mountains.

Knödel

They are a type of meatballs or dough balls that can be salty or sweet. The savory ones (bread 'Semmelknödel' or potato 'Kartoffelknödel') accompany stews such as goulash, while the sweet ones (apricot-filled 'Marillenknödel') are a delicious dessert.

Typische drankjes

Austrian Wine

Austria produces white wines of excellent quality, especially the fresh and spicy Grüner Veltliner. The wine regions along the Danube, such as Wachau, are famous. Also popular is 'Heuriger', a young wine served in typical taverns.

Beer

Beer is a very popular drink, with a great tradition and numerous local and regional breweries. Styles such as Märzen (similar to a lager) and Weissbier (wheat beer) are widely consumed throughout the country.

Almdudler

Considered the national non-alcoholic drink of Austria, it is a carbonated soft drink made from alpine herbs, with a unique and refreshing flavor.

Schnaps

This fruit brandy is the digestive par excellence. It is distilled from pears, apricots (Marillenschnaps) or plums, among other fruits. It is a strong drink, ideal to warm up on a cold day.

Traditionele snoepjes

Apfelstrudel

Apple Strudel is an iconic dessert. It consists of a very thin and crunchy dough, rolled and filled with apples, raisins, cinnamon and toasted breadcrumbs. It is served hot, often sprinkled with icing sugar and accompanied by vanilla sauce or ice cream.

Sachertorte (Sacher Cake)

The most famous chocolate cake in the world. It is a dense chocolate sponge cake with a thin layer of apricot jam, covered by a shiny chocolate glaze. It is traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream ('Schlagobers').

Kaiserschmarrn

It means 'the emperor's mess'. It is a type of thick, spongy pancake that is crumbled in the pan, caramelized and served with fruit compote, usually plums or apples. It can be eaten as a dessert or even as a light main course.

Salzburger Nockerl

A spectacular dessert typical of Salzburg. It is a sweet and very light souffle, made of egg whites and sugar, which is baked until it forms three large golden peaks that represent the mountains of the city. Served hot with red fruit sauce.