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Experience pub culture in 360° Alpenland
Eat well in 360° Alpenland: inns & restaurants with character
At 360° Alpenland, it's not just about cooking - here you can feel the origin.
Between the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel, the valleys of the Kalkalpen National Park, the historic places in Steyr and the gentle greenery around Bad Hall, dishes are created that taste of the countryside.
Cheese and bread are still made by hand on the mountain pastures. In the inns, recipes that have been passed down for generations are on the menu. And in the restaurants in the towns, young chefs combine regional ingredients with new ideas - clear, reduced, with respect for the product.
You sit in the shady garden, listen to the rushing waters of the Steyr or gaze at the two-thousand metre peaks on the horizon. On the plate: seasonal vegetables from the surrounding area, fish from cold mountain streams, game from the forests around the Kalkalpen National Park, plus cider or beer from Upper Austria. Here, flavour comes from proximity.
From traditional country inns and cosy taverns to stylish restaurants within historic walls - the distances are short. Stop off after a hike, enjoy a fine meal after a stroll through the city or round off a day's cycling in the guest garden. Everything fits together.
The Upper Austrian attitude to life is also reflected in the cuisine: grounded, warm, genuine. And always with the good feeling of being exactly where nature, culture and enjoyment come together.
Interesting facts about the inns & restaurants:
Between the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel, the valleys around the Kalkalpen National Park and the historic streets of Steyr lie inns that bring Upper Austria to the plate. Many establishments work with producers from the region - from cider farmers to cheese dairies. This makes a visit to an inn in 360° Alpenland an encounter with both the landscape and the people.
In the mountains between Pyhrn and Priel, numerous mountain huts invite you to take a break. After a hike, you can fortify yourself with regional cheese, bacon and fresh farmhouse bread. The view extends as far as the striking two-thousand metre peaks - and makes it clear how closely nature experience and enjoyment are linked in 360° Alpenland.
Fine dining also has its place in the heart of Upper Austria. Award-winning restaurants combine regional products with creative flair. The result: dishes that surprise without forgetting their origins - embedded in the Alpine landscape.
Many inns in 360° Alpenland offer spacious guest gardens, play areas or child-friendly meals. While the adults enjoy regional delicacies, children can explore the garden or savour pastries. Family holidays in Upper Austria remain so relaxed.
More and more restaurants are focussing on vegetarian and vegan dishes with ingredients from the region. Seasonal vegetables, herbs and grains from Upper Austria show how diverse the cuisine in 360° Alpenland is - conscious, contemporary and yet down-to-earth.
Regional gourmet festivals, tavern events and farmers' markets characterise the year in 360° Alpenland. Producers, chefs and guests engage in dialogue. Cuisine becomes visible here as part of Upper Austria's culture - genuine and approachable.
Whether it's a hiking holiday, a cultural trip or a wellness stay - a stop at an inn combines everything. Culinary delights in the heart of Upper Austria mean tasting the landscape and getting to know people. A meal becomes a moment that stays with you.