Culinary Calendar 2026
A year full of moments of pleasure
A whole year full of flavour, encounters and inspiration. Join us on a delightful journey through the seasons and discover extraordinary events, lovingly crafted themed buffets and exclusive winemakers’ dinners in the 2026 Culinary Calendar. Our cuisine is inspired by the local natural surroundings, regional produce and the joy of mindful indulgence.
Discover our year of culinary delights!
The culinary year 2026:
AUGUST 2026
Sat | 1 August 2026
Stefflbäck Hand-made Rolls
Live cooking demonstration of homemade rolls during breakfast
Fri | 14 August 2026
Exclusive 3-course champagne dinner with Domaine Laurent-Perrier*
Fri | 28 August 2026
Winemaker’s dinner with Domäne Wachau, Wachau*
SEPTEMBER 2026
Sat | 26 September 2026
Winemaker’s dinner with Hannes Sabathi, Southern Styria*
OCTOBER 2026
9 October 2026 – 25 October 2026
42nd Game Weeks
THURSDAY | 15 October 2026
Tasting session with Manufaktur Gölles
Fri | 16 October 2026
Winemaker’s dinner with Maitz Winery, Southern Styria**
Sat | 24 October 2026
Winemaker’s dinner with a winemaker from Italy*
31 October – 15 November 2026
2nd Goose Weeks
NOVEMBER 2026
Sat | 28 November 2026
Winemaker’s dinner withWeixelbaumer Winery, Wachau*
DECEMBER 2026
Sat | 12 December 2026
Winemaker’s dinner with Salzl Winery, Illmitz*
THURSDAY | 24 December 2026
Christmas Eve with a reading from the Gospel and traditional folk music in the afternoon
THURSDAY | 31 December 2026
New Year’s Eve with a festive programme of events and live music
Höflehner themed buffet
- Look forward to a varied selection of starters at the evening buffetevery Wednesday.
- Every Saturday, a varied dessert buffet enhances the culinary offering.
(Subject to change.)
2027
JANUARY 2027
Fri | 8 January 2027
Winemaker’s dinner with thePöckl Winery, Mönchhof*
SAT | 9 January 2027
Stefflbäck handmade rolls
Live cooking demonstration of homemade bread rolls during breakfast
THU | 14 January 2027
Öhlmühle Fandler
Presentation and tasting during the buffet dinner
Thu | 21 January 2027
Pumpkin seed oil products from Berghofer
Presentation and tasting during the buffet dinner
FEBRUARY 2027
Sat | 6 February 2027
Winemaker’s dinner with theFrauwallner Winery, Straden*
THU | 25 February 2027
Aroniahof Rogl
Presentation and tasting during the buffet dinner
Fri | 26 February 2027
Aroniahof Rogl
Presentation and tasting during the breakfast buffet
MARCH 2027
THU | 4 March 2027
Diechtl Butchers
Presentation during the breakfast buffet
THU | 11 March 2027
Javakaffee
Presentation in the evening at the house bar – the Alchemist
Sat | 20 March 2027
Stefflbäck handmade rolls
Show cooking demonstration for homemade bread rolls during breakfast
* Please note that the highlighted culinary event is not included in the gourmet board package and will be charged separately.
** This event is included in the Regular Guests’ Week package.
*** The menu can only be booked by hotel or apartment guests. (Hotel Höflehner, GumpenLodge, EcoLodge)
A place to linger: The Alchemist
Look forward to speciality beers, long drinks and cocktails, as well as a daily cheese buffet in our cosy in-house bar. EveryWednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, live music in our in-house bar ‘Der Alchemist’ creates a fantastic atmosphere.
Opening hours: 5.00 pm to midnight (winter: 11.00 am to midnight)
Happy Hour: 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Falstaff Restaurant and Inn Guide 2025
3 forks and 90 points
We are delighted to announce that the Natur- und Wellnesshotel has been awarded 3 forks in the Falstaff Restaurant and Inn Guide for 2025. This means we can count ourselves amongst the top 40 restaurants in Styria.
We look forward to providing you with moments of culinary delight, where quality and sustainability take centre stage.
