Regional specialties from Wildschönau

At the Landhotel Tirolerhof in Oberau in Wildschönau, we place great emphasis on regional specialties and the culinary traditions of this high valley. Many typical products of the region tell their own story and are closely linked to the culture of the Wildschönau.

Guests can not only enjoy some of these specialities in our À-la-carte-Restaurant, but also take them home as a culinary souvenir of their holiday.

Original Wildschönau Sturmlöda cake - only available at the Landhotel Tirolerhof

A very special house specialty is the Original Wildschönau Sturmlöda cake. This sweet delicacy is closely linked to the region's history and commemorates the brave men of the Tyrolean Rebellion of 1809.

The "Sturmi" is equally popular with guests and locals and also makes an excellent culinary souvenir from Wildschönau.

The Sturmlöda cake can be pre-ordered and is available at reception:

• Packaged in an exclusive wooden box – €24.80
• As a double cube in a practical box – €6.80

Many guests discover this special treat during a visit to our À-la-carte-Restaurant or during their stay in our rooms & apartments.

Wildschönau Krautinger – a unique specialty

Some swear by it, others turn up their noses – but everyone agrees on one thing: Wildschönau Krautinger is a very special specialty.

Not only because it is produced exclusively in the Wildschönau high valley in the Lower Inn Valley. The origins of this tradition date back to the time of Empress Maria Theresa (1717–1780). She granted 51 farmers in Wildschönau the right to distill schnapps from the white turnip – also known as the water turnip. The reason was simple: hardly any fruit grew at that altitude, and the valley's inhabitants often lived in modest circumstances.

To this day, Krautinger remains closely linked to this history and is considered one of the region's most famous specialties.

The production process, however, is anything but simple. In summer and autumn the turnips are harvested, carefully washed and mashed. The mash is then thickened, fermented with yeast for about 48 hours and finally distilled.

What sounds simple is actually a true art. For the Krautinger, everything has to come together perfectly – from the homegrown seeds and the quality of the beets to the fire in the still, traditionally lit with beechwood.

This is how a very special schnapps with an unmistakable character is created. A true rarity, appreciated by connoisseurs not only for its unique taste, but also for its traditional significance and its well-known beneficial effects on the stomach.

Experience regional specialties on your holiday

Many guests discover the region's culinary specialties during their stay at the Tirolerhof. After an exciting day of hiking during a summer holiday in Wildschönau, a visit to the Familypark Drachental right next to the hotel, or a day of skiing in the Skijuwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area, regional specialties can be enjoyed to the fullest.

A visit to the Tirolerhof's À-la-carte-Restaurant or a cozy evening as part of the half-board package is also among the culinary highlights of many guests' stay.

Those who wish to relax afterwards will find the perfect place to unwind in the Vitalbereich (our wellness area) with its indoor pool, sauna, infrared cabin and steam room.