culinary restaurant obergurgl edelweiss

Culinary summer time

Enjoy the taste of Tyrol

There are many different ways to experience remarkable moments. At the end of a long day out and about in the mountains, what better way to relax than with a hearty meal? Treat yourself to the luxury of a five-course dinner with friends or family at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl and take a time out from the stress of daily life to simply enjoy the moment.

 

As a Tyrolean gourmet hotel of award winning level, we provide the ideal setting and serve culinary highlights, variety, regional products and top cuisine in the à la carte restaurant. The luxury half board also leaves nothing to be desired in terms of quality – you will be pampered from morning to night. An extraordinary fondue evening or a dinner at the wonderful Zirben Alm provide variety.

Meet the head chef

Our head chef’s philosophy

Head chef Christian Weis, who manages the kitchen at Edelweiss & Gurgl, is a “classic chef” in the best sense of the word. He values the Austrian dishes and traditional recipes. At the same time, he is open to new trends if they can be integrated into the high-quality cooking concept at Edelweiss & Gurgl.

The chef de cuisine doesn’t want to complicate the menu, leaving guests to research on the internet to find answers. New ingredients are of course allowed, but what is served should remain comprehensible.

Together with his team, Weis is constantly looking for new approaches such as alternative cooking methods: “These can make sense, but for me a steak still belongs on the grill”, says the down-to-earth chef.

Quick interview with the kitchen maestro

  • Favourite dish?

"Simple home-cooking such as sausage goulash and schnitzel roll."

  • How important is a well coordinated kitchen team??

"Great staff are the most important part of a hotel. I try and treat every young chef as I expect to be treated by my superiors."

  • What gives you the greatest pleasure in Edelweiss & Gurgl?

"When after their meal a guest says: We will definitely be back!"

culinary in the restaurant in obergurgl
Top reviews
Gault Millau, Falstaff & "Bewusst Tirol"

"A top team is a blessing in the kitchen! I appreciate that I am able to work with one." – Head chef Christian Weis

E&G half-board

Delicious food throughout the day

Start the day the right way with a healthy and hearty breakfast buffet designed to give you all the energy you need for an action-packed day. We use seasonal local produce sourced from the region to ensure the very best quality all year round. Breakfast highlights include:

  • Scrambled eggs and omelettes made to order
  • Fruit and muesli corner
  • Ham, dried bacon and fish specialties
  • Fresh breads and pastries
  • Selection of tea infusions & much more

Alternative

Dinner comes in the form of a five-course meal plus a salad buffet and cheese board. 

Guests who would rather dine à la carte can exchange half-board in return for:

  • €20 restaurant voucher for our
  • à la carte restaurant
  • or fondue evening
Bar, fondue & à la carte

Four-star superior dining at the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl

Eating means enjoying. In gourmet hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl guests will find culinary delights at all levels – from Tyrolean specialities to international delights. Experience award winning indulgence in the à la carte restaurant at 1,930 m above sea level. In addition to fine delicacies and sophisticated vegetarian dishes, the kitchen team will captivate you with tempting desserts throughout your summer holiday in the Ötztal. 

Enjoy a delicious fondue in the specially designed fondue room. With the harmonious furnishings made of fine materials and the panoramic glass roof, the feast will be unforgettable.

If peace and quiet are what you are looking for after your meal, the stylish but cosy lounge with bar and fireplace is the place to be. Observe the wonderful mountain scenery directly in front of the hotel with a good glass of wine or a coffee.

À la carte restaurant

Award-winning food in Obergurgl

The principle on which all our dishes are based? Fresh, seasonal and regional. On the menu you will find both traditional Tyrolean recipes, implemented to a high standard, alongside modern international creations.

Meat and vegetarian dishes meet the highest standard of quality. Variety, remarkable flavours and culinary creativeness is what awaits you in our multi-award-winning à la carte restaurant in the Ötztal Alps. You can choose between three atmospheric rooms: Gurglstube, Ramolstube and Jägerstube.

Allow our top chefs to take you on a culinary journey during your stay in Austria. And we are award winning! Here some important details:

  • Non smoking restaurant
  • Open daily from: 10 am - 9 pm

Traditional delicacies

  • Finest beef reared in Tyrol
  • Exquisite veal varieties
  • Seasonal game dishes
  • Vegan & vegetarian options
  • Fresh salads
  • Sweet treats from our pâtisserie
  • Selection of wines from Austria and the rest of the world
Fine wine recommendations

Fully trained sommeliers at the E&G.

Pleasent ambience

One of the best bars in Gurgl

Our day bar received a facelift in 2020 and is a popular meeting place for both guests and locals alike

Traditional natural materials such as wood and stone create a warm and welcoming atmosphere as you gaze out at the towering mountains above. Keep your eye out for little details such as the lines carved into the wooden panelling reflecting the topography of the Ötztal Alps.

  • Open fireplace
  • Small library
  • Comfy couches
  • Glass-domed ceiling
  • Meeting place for guests & locals
hotelbar edelweiss obergurgl
Fireside lounge
The perfect place to unwind
Enjoy the sun at the  Zirben Alm

Hut cuisine at altitude

The uniquely situated Zirben Alm, belonging to our 4*S hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl, contains the perfect ingredients for a cosy hut afternoon or evening with live music.

Highlights include the entertaining show kitchen, the sun terrace and of the course the hike to the Zirben Alm. A few reasons as to why you should have a holiday meal with your loved ones at the hut.

"Our team of highly qualified chefs works hard every single day to offer guests outstanding food from morning to evening," says Lukas Scheiber, owner of the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl.

 
Top review

 by Gault Millau

In 2012 our restaurant was awarded one "Toque" by the restaurant guide Gault Millau, one of the most respected arbitors of fine dining in the world.

Only restaurants with consistently high standards when it comes to ingredients, preparation and service receive this honour. Our kitchen team looks forward to welcoming you.

Falstaff restaurant guide

87 Points & 2 Forks = outstanding quality

The 2020 edition of the Falstaff restaurant guide awarded the E&G à la carte restaurant 87 Points and 2 Forks. The reviewers praised the use of regional and seasonal produce, including meat from our own farm as well as milk and butter from our own dairy. Further positive aspects mentioned in the review include the stylish interior, fondue room and friendly service.

„Bewusst Tirol“

Promoting regional food

We are proud to have received the Bewusst Tirol Award. It is given to hotels and restaurants with a commitment to promoting fresh produce sourced from the local region.

Receiving this award in 2018 was confirmation for us that our quality-first approach with farmers from the valley is the right path for a strong and sustainable future.

Bon appétit at the E&G!

Enjoying a good meal together with friends and family is a special experience. Visit the Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl for an unforgettable culinary journey of discovery.