A culinary journey through Westendorf

"Food and drink", as we say here in Tyrol, "keeps body and soul together." In the many restaurants, alpine lodges and mountain inns of Westendorf you often come across very special, traditional dishes. The cuisine is not just tasty and varied. It ranges from local Tyrolean dishes such as 'Kaiserschmarrn' (sweet pancakes with raisins), 'Gröstl' (roast meat and potatoes) to sophisticated national and international dishes. The purity of the water, the unspoilt natural surroundings and sophisticated cooking makes this area a real gourmet region!

Austrian cuisine is famed for its Viennese Schnitzel and 'Germknödel' (yeasted dumplings filled with plum jam). The people of Tyrol dish up quite a few delicious treats too, such as 'Gröstl' (roast meat and potatoes) and 'Kasspatzln' (cheese dumplings). The region around Westendorf is a real treasure trove of regional and trans-regional dishes - on the one hand simple and hearty, and on the other full-flavored and fancy. Try some beforehand with our special recipes! Have fun cooking the meals! Extra tip: if something tastes especially good in Westendorf, just ask the chef for his recipe. With a bit of luck he'll let you in on his secret!