Eating Out

Culinary delights are at the heart of the Lungau with numerous cafes, restaurants and alpine huts, many offering their very own secret speciality dishes.

Commonly seen on a menu, you may find a traditional Gröstl which is a hot fry-up of bacon, onions and sliced potato cooked in oil and garlic and served in an iron skillet with a fried egg on top - a nice hearty winter dish.

Schnitzel is a very popular choice and although typically a pork recipe you may also find beef and chicken in the selection. Traditional Wiener Schnitzel is battered and deep fried, usually served with parsley potatoes or chips, cranberry sauce and a wedge of lemon. You may also see breaded, as opposed to battered schnitzel on the menu.

It is rare that you will find a menu not offering a selection of local sausage. Many homes and restaurants even have their own sausage recipes. It is typical to see sausage served with mustard, bread and sauerkraut.

Brettljausen is another very common menu item. Essentially a snack on a board, the Brettljausen is a selection of cold meats and cheese, usually served with slices of boiled egg, pickled gurkens, chillis and hard bread.

Local Restaurants, Bars and Cafes

There are a number of very good restaurants, a handful of cafes and a few bars located locally in St Michael.

Each restaurant mentioned here has a link for further information, menus, location and opening times.
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Good value, a great seasonal selection along with pizzas and pasta can be found at the Platzlstub’n located next to the town church. In addition to the restaurant there is a separate bar and games room.

Prodingers Wirtshaus located a few minutes away provides a lovely location to enjoy a beer in the sunshine or renowned gourmet meals and house specialities with an excellent in-house chef.

For a good cup of coffee and a snack or sweet treat we recommend the Cafe Mandl in the town centre, which is a family run music cafe and bar steeped in tradition and offering fresh home-made cakes, ice creams, sausages and drinks including their own brand of beer and delicious Gluhwein.

The Cafe Bellissimo can be found within a short walk and is open daily from 7am until 8pm. As well as being a popular cafe, there you can also buy fresh bread, cakes and dairy products including milk and ice cream. A fast food and take-away can be found in the same location.

Conveniently located in the centre of town, the restaurant La Piazza offers huge wood-fired pizzas, home-made pasta and a selection of meat and fish dishes. Their menue can be found online and a take-away service is also available.

The Hapimag Herzstub'n is located just up the road from Haus Bellevue and caters to those suffering from allergies with a very well written and clear menu, available to download upon request.

At the foot of the Sonnenbahn in St Michael, the Franz Josef Eatery is worth a visit. Everything is freshly cooked in an open kitchen for all to see. In addition to pizza and pasta, expect a very diverse and interesting menu.

A short drive, good walk or pleasant bike ride away, one of the most versatile restaurants can be found at the Lungau Golfclub. The 19er offers everything from a coffee and ice cream to hearty austrian meals and a glass of wine or two.

The Landgasthof Stranachwirt can be found just off the main road on the way to Katschberg. The restaurant is a lovely fresh and open space and the menu is complete with lots of local specialities as well as international cuisine.

The Gasthof Metzgestub’n is located past the town centre in an excellent position affording the most fabulous views of the valley. Expect to find seasonal dishes and local specialities. For information, this restaurant has a good enclosed playground next to it with swings, slide and a zip wire.

Further afield in Mauterndof, meat lovers will enjoy an afternoon or evening at the Gasthof Brunnerwirt. The Pizzeria Stamperl on Katschberg offer amazing pizzas and burger dishes.

These recommendations are by no means exclusive and there are many more great restaurants, bars and cafes throughout the valley, ready and waiting to invite you to sample their menu.

Mountain Huts and Refuge for Skiers, Mountain Bikers and Hikers

In convenient locations through the valley’s network of trails and pistes you can find a selection of staffed alpine huts offering a mouthwatering menu of traditional dishes served in healthy measures. Typically there will be a selection of soups, sausage, salads and also hearty potato and meat dishes. Enjoy a warming mug of hot chocolate on a winter ski day or a cold beer in the summer sunshine at an elevation of up to 1,800 meters.

A complete list of Alpine Huts, their location, elevation and opening periods and contact information can be viewed online in the Lungau homepage: www.lungau.at

Look under the summer Hiking section.

There you can also read a little about some of the more traditional dishes and pick up tips on where to go.

Opening times do vary according to season. For accurate information it is best to confirm the information with the tourist offices directly.

Information regarding alpine ski huts in winter is best viewed according to the ski area. Browse our winter menu for more information.

Interactive Map of the Lungau

The locations of all restaurants, cafes, bakeries, alpine lodges and guest houses can be found online in the interactive map of the Lungau. A useful route-planner is also provided for your convenience.

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