Cheese spaetzle at the Eagle on the Kreischberg | © Region Murau | Michael Königshofer Cheese spaetzle at the Eagle on the Kreischberg | © Region Murau | Michael Königshofer
Holidays in "Austria's delicatessen shop"

Experience the cuisine of Styria

The varied landscapes of Styria are responsible for a multitude of delicacies that have earned Styria the nickname of “Austria’s delicatessen shop”.

From the federal state’s mountainous north to the vineyards of the south, west and east, from special crops to refining companies: There’s hardly any other European region that’s as agriculturally diverse as the culinary region of Styria.

Winter in the wine country/Southern Styria | © Steiermark Tourismus | Wolfgang Jauk
gourmet chefs serve their guests culinary delights of the extraordinary kind. 
Gourmet restaurants
Apple strudel | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
Stuffed butternut squash from the oven | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
The multi-faceted excursion destinations
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Vegan Buschenschank snack, Vineyard Kögl (Southern Styria) | © Steiermark Tourismus | Harry Schiffer
© Regionalmanagement Obersteiermark Ost GmbH | Michael Königshofer
Wine tasting with Hans Söll, wine-growing estate Söll, Sernauberg | © Südsteiermark | Tom Lamm

Food and drink – from then to now

Stay true to old traditions and keep an open mind for new trends, always in line with nature. This maxim of Archduke John of Austria is still true in modern-day Styria. Whether it’s meat or ham specialities, fresh fish, juicy Styrian apples, Styria’s “green gold” – pumpkin seed oil – or sophisticated wines: Products grown in Styria delight tastebuds around the world.

Sincere and conscious enjoyment. Regional, seasonal and sustainable. Making time for good food and good conversations. Forests, summits, Alpine pastures and gardens: The green heart of Austria is sometimes rugged and rough, sometimes charming and sweet. From farming to processing and from refining to composing, the culinary manufactories and creative chefs of Styria achieve delicious feats – whether they happen at a mountain hut or at a fine-dining restaurant.

What the food manufacturers and hosts of Styria have in common, are their strong regional roots – and their passion for local food and drinks.

fromagery Riegersburg | © Bernhard Gruber | Fromagerie zu Riegersburg | © Bernhard Gruber
Vinegar tasting 1 | © Manufaktur Gölles | © Manufaktur Gölles
Die erLEBZELTEREI mit Shop und Besichtigung | © Pirker GmbH Mariazell | © Pirker GmbH Mariazell
Almenland Stollenkäse_Franz Möstl_Oststeiermark | © Almenland Stollenkäse | Franz Wolfgang Rainer | © Almenland Stollenkäse
Gesamtsteirische Vinothek | © Harald Eisenberger | Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark | © Harald Eisenberger
Nina Hartlieb | © Regionalmanagement Südweststeiermark GmbH/webquartier | Regionalmanagement Südweststeiermark GmbH/webquartier | © Regionalmanagement Südweststeiermark GmbH/webquartier
Steirerkraft Kernothek_outdoor_Eastern Styria | © Steirerkraft | Die Mosbacher's | © Steirerkraft
Vulcano Schinkenmanufaktur | © Vulcano Schinkenmanufaktur | © Vulcano Schinkenmanufaktur
Brauerei Aussen | © Brauerei Murau eGen | Karl Pürer | © Brauerei Murau eGen
Culinary delights at Hubinger's, one of the "Wilde Wirte" | © TV Hochsteiermark | Robert Maybach

Styrian delights

Most people associate Styria’s cuisine with apples, wine and pumpkins oil or the South Styrian Wine Road. However, there are so much more Styrian delights to be sampled and savoured.

The contrasting landscapes between the Dachstein glacier and the wine-growing region are reflected in the creative dishes served by Styrian chefs. The delicious creations of award-winning Styrian chef Johann Lafer and select culinary experiences are only some of the reasons why Styria is a popular destination for gourmets from all over the world.

Eating out in the green heart of Austria

In addition to excellent product quality, Styria is also known for the warmth and cordiality of the local hosts. Whether it’s at a traditional wine tavern or at a fine-dining restaurant, the authentic dishes are always served with a side of Styrian zest for life. Guests looking for the true taste of Styria should visit one of the award-winning “Kulinarium Steiermark” partners.

Tasty Lurgrotte | © TV Erlebnisregion Graz | Michael Königshofer
Stop off at the Loserhütte | © Ausseerland Salzkammergut | Susanne Einzenberger

Culinary treats at mountain huts and Alpine pastures

Styria’s mountain huts and Alpine pastures will make you feel like you have stepped right into the pages of a picture book. Try a traditional “Brettljause” snack platter there and you will taste the authenticity of the green heart of Austria. Accept this delightful invitation to take your time and savour the essential things in life.

Perfectly coordinated offers

CULINARY VACATION OFFERS IN STYRIA

Travel planning is the be-all and end-all, but it also takes up valuable time. Unless you opt for one of the ready-made vacation packages in Styria.

Klapotetz, Southern Styria | © Vino Cool / Harald Eisenberger | Harald Eisenberger
from 658€
3 nights

Summer in Southern Styria

Südsteiermark
  • Accomodation directly at a winery
  • Traditional Styrian "Brettljause"
  • Wine tasting
  • Wine picnic
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The culinary Styria: game, sausages, berries, schnaps - the Gesäuse | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
from 338€
2 nights

Hiking tours and epicurean moments - Gesäuse

Gesäuse
  • 2 nights including breakfast
  • Gesäuse game meat-menu
  • Visit of Admont abbey
  • Guided tour and tasting in a cider cellar
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Graz with clock tower, view over old town | © Steiermark Tourismus | Atelier Jungwirth / allOver
from 625€
3 nights

A journey through the deli store of Styria

Erlebnisregion Graz
  • 4* hotel
  • Old town walking tour in Graz
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Picnic in spring at the Schloßberg/clock tower | © Steiermark Tourismus | Tom Lamm
from 548€
3 nights

Urban and rural pleasure

Südsteiermark
  • 1 night including breakfast in a 4* hotel in Graz
  • 2 nights including breakfast in the South Styrian Wine Road
  • Culinary experiences
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Castle of Stainz | © Schilcherland Steiermark | Lupi Spuma
from 228€
1 nights

Stainz Castle and the Schilcher Wine Road

Südsteiermark
  • Admission and guided tour Schloss Stainz
  • Rural hotel
  • Visit of a wine tavern
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Graz | © Steiermark Tourismus | Harry Schiffer
from 448€
3 nights

Cultural heritage Graz and Seggau Castle

Erlebnisregion Graz
  • 4* hotel
  • Guided city tour Graz
  • Ticket Universalmuseum Joanneum
  • Seggau Castle
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Styria is Even more tasteful experiences ... 

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With the Styria vouchers it is easy to gift joy. The vouchers offer a wealth of possibilities. Over 120 culinary partners invite you to enjoy, 110 accommodation establishments to stay and 9 excursion destinations to discover.

You have the choice and can...

...design the voucher individually online and print it out at home
...have it conveniently sent to you in check format in the value of € 20,- € 50,- or € 100,- (free shipping)
...buy the voucher personally at the Steiermark Tourismus Office (St.-Peter-Hauptstraße 243, 8042 Graz) and take it with you

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