Culinary delights in the Kaunertal
Have a taste of this Tyrolean holiday region
Embark on a culinary journey of discovery in Tyrol's Kaunertal!
The options range from typical Tyrolean delicacies and traditional Austrian dishes to flavours from all over the world.
You can also savour the Kaunertal nature park and glacier region at culinary events such as the ‘Almherbst’.
Kaunertal: the taste of Tyrol
Bacon dumplings (Speckknödel), cheese dumplings (Kaspressknödel), bacon & onion fried potatoes (Trioler Gröstl), cheesy spaetzle (Kasspatzln) , and Tyrolean ravioli (Schlutzkrapfen)...on your holiday in the Kaunertal you should try at least one of these Tyrolean delicacies. Other suggestions are the Marend, a cheese & charcuterie plate served as an afternoon pick-me-up. You can also look forward to cheese specialities, bacon and smoked sausages, cold pork roast, lard, horseradish, and aromatic farmhouse bread.
Something sweet to top it off? Doughnuts with cranberry jam (Kiachl), cranberry pancakes (Moosbeernocken), scrambled pancakes (Kaiserschmarren), battered apple rings (Apfelringe). Let these little delicacies from Tyrol melt in your mouth!
Austrian classics in the nature park and glacier region
For starters, a hearty semolina dumpling soup. The main dish might be a traditional Wienerschnitzel or a fine boiled beef. And for a sweet ending, scrambled pancakes or a warm apple strudel with whipped cream. All these Austrian classics are an important part of the culinary culture in the Kaunertal. So what are you waiting for? We wish you Bon Appetit here in Tyrol and throughout Austria!
Kaunertal culinary delights: pleasure in its purest form
Original, genuine, and unadulterated
Did you know that many Kaunertal farmers market their own products? Once you get a taste for them, you'll want to enjoy these original products at home, too. Make the most of a full range of products:
- herbal salt from the Kauns herb garden
- herbal teas from the Kauns herb garden
- European dark bee honey
- high-proof schnapps
- hearty and spicy alpine cheese
- 'Glacier Chocolate' with a refined taste of stone pine
... and all without preservatives!
Tip: The Kaunertal cookbook is filled with recipes from real mothers and grandmothers so that they will never be forgotten. It shows how our ancestors made delicious dishes using simple ingredients. Available at the Kaunertal Tourist Information Office.
The traditional Almherbst - a treat not to be missed
A particularly beautiful time to experience and enjoy culinary delights is the traditional Almherbst in the Kaunertal. Set off on a variety of culinary trails while savouring spicy alpine cheese and fresh alpine butter from local farmers. Also try the typical Kaunertal sun herbs in liqueurs, juices, or in a soup.
All the best places to eat in the Tyrolean holiday valley
Would you also like to embark on a culinary journey of discovery through Austria and Europe? Choose from cosy cafés, traditional pubs, chic restaurants and rustic pizzerias:
