{"id":780,"date":"2023-11-02T18:08:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T17:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/?p=780"},"modified":"2026-09-01T17:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T15:43:57","slug":"savoring-austrian-delicacies-in-zell-am-see-kaprun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/savoring-austrian-delicacies-in-zell-am-see-kaprun\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Food in Zell am See \u2014 Where to Eat &#038; What to Try"},"content":{"rendered":"Zell am See-Kaprun, with its majestic alpine panorama and serene Lake Zell, isn&#8217;t just a feast for the eyes. It&#8217;s a treat for the taste buds too! A trip to this Austrian wonderland is incomplete without savoring its local delights. As a travel and food enthusiast, I set out on a gastronomic journey through this picturesque town, and I am thrilled to share my delectable finds with you.\r\n<h3><strong>1. Apfelstrudel at a Caf\u00e9 or Konditorei<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nMorning in Zell am See began with a visit to a traditional Austrian coffee house, or Caf\u00e9 or maybe Konditorei. Warm, fragrant, and absolutely mouth-watering, the Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) served is a pastry masterpiece. Thin layers of dough envelop spiced apples and raisins, creating a mesmerizing blend of flavors and textures, perfectly complemented by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.\n\n<div class=\"zsk-where\"><span class=\"zsk-where__k\">Where to eat<\/span><ul><li><strong>Konditorei Mosshammer<\/strong> \u2014 Stadtplatz 4, old town. Strudel and Sachertorte made fresh daily.<\/li><li><strong>Caf\u00e9 Seegasse<\/strong> \u2014 Seegasse 10, old town. Table service.<\/li><li><strong>Unterkofler bakery and Konditorei<\/strong> \u2014 Kirchgasse 2.<\/li><li><strong>Stadtcaf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Bahnhofstra\u00dfe 1, beside the parish church.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n<h3><strong>2. Pinzgauer Kasnocken in a Mountain Hut<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nFor lunch, I headed towards the mountains, where cozy huts offer not just breathtaking views but also regional specialties. Pinzgauer Kasnocken, a cheesy delight made from doughy dumplings, local cheese, and crispy onions, is an absolute must-try. The heartwarming dish tasted all the better in the cool mountain air, overlooking the snow-covered peaks of the Hohe Tauern.\n\n<div class=\"zsk-where\"><span class=\"zsk-where__k\">Where to eat<\/span><ul><li><strong>Steinerwirt 1493<\/strong> \u2014 Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 2, Zell am See.<\/li><li><strong>Auhof \u2013 Das Wirtshaus<\/strong> \u2014 Augasse 4, Kaprun.<\/li><li><strong>Gastwirtschaft Tafern<\/strong> \u2014 Peter-Buchner-Stra\u00dfe 2, Kaprun.<\/li><li><strong>Dorfkrug<\/strong> \u2014 Achenstra\u00dfe 2, Kaprun.<\/li><li><strong>AreitAlm<\/strong>, <strong>Breiteckalm<\/strong> and <strong>Sonnkogel<\/strong> \u2014 up on the Schmittenh\u00f6he.<\/li><li><strong>Pinzgauer H\u00fctte<\/strong> \u2014 1,704 m, reached on foot.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n<h3><strong>3. Freshly Caught Fish from Lake Zell<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nDinner was at a lakeside restaurant where the day&#8217;s catch from Lake Zell was the highlight. Trout, char, or perch &#8211; freshly caught and grilled to perfection with a drizzle of lemon and a sprinkle of herbs. Paired with a glass of Austrian white wine, it&#8217;s an experience that captures the essence of Zell am See.\n\n<div class=\"zsk-where\"><span class=\"zsk-where__k\">Where to eat<\/span><ul><li><strong>Seewirt<\/strong> \u2014 Loferer Bundesstra\u00dfe 49. Fish from Lake Zell and the regional organic fish farm.<\/li><li><strong>Seecamp Restaurant by Rudi Eder<\/strong> \u2014 Thumersbacher Stra\u00dfe 34, on the northern shore.<\/li><li><strong>Seensucht<\/strong> \u2014 Seeuferstra\u00dfe 41, inside the Seehotel Bellevue.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n<h3><strong>4. Austrian Sausages at Local Stalls<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNo trip to Austria is complete without indulging in their sausages. Bratwurst, K\u00e4sekrainer, or the spicy Bosna \u2013 each has its unique flavor and is best enjoyed with a dollop of mustard and a piece of crusty bread.\n\n<div class=\"zsk-where\"><span class=\"zsk-where__k\">Where to eat<\/span><p>Deliberately no address here. The stalls move with events and the season, so any list would be wrong by next year. What you can rely on is house sausage and speck as part of a Brettljause on the staffed mountain huts.<\/p><\/div>\r\n<h3><strong>5. Sachertorte for the Sweet Tooth<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nAnd finally, for dessert, the legendary Sachertorte! This chocolate cake layered with apricot jam and topped with a glossy chocolate glaze is an Austrian classic. Paired with a cup of coffee, it\u2019s the perfect end to a day of culinary exploration.\n\n<div class=\"zsk-where\"><span class=\"zsk-where__k\">Where to eat<\/span><ul><li><strong>Konditorei Mosshammer<\/strong> \u2014 Stadtplatz 4. Sachertorte for four generations.<\/li><li><strong>Unterkofler<\/strong> \u2014 Kirchgasse 2, and the <strong>Stadtcaf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Bahnhofstra\u00dfe 1.<\/li><li><strong>Der Franzl<\/strong> \u2014 by the top station. Kaiserschmarrn and Powidltascherl.<\/li><li><strong>Berghotel Schmittenh\u00f6he<\/strong> \u2014 2,000 m.<\/li><li><strong>Pinzgauer H\u00fctte<\/strong> \u2014 Kaiserschmarrn on the sun terrace.<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n<strong>A Gastronomic Tip<\/strong>: Zell am See-Kaprun is also home to several wine taverns.\r\n\r\n<h2>Addresses, opening hours and closing days<\/h2>\n\n<p>The venues are named above, under each dish. Here they are together in one place with what actually affects the drive: address, hours, closing day. Checked in September 2026 against the venues&#8217; own websites. In a seasonal resort, operators and closing days change constantly, so call ahead before a long drive and book in the evening during high season.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Zell am See<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Konditorei Mosshammer<\/strong> \u2014 Stadtplatz 4. Four generations of the same family; own ice cream in summer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Caf\u00e9 Seegasse<\/strong> \u2014 Seegasse 10. Old-town building, table service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unterkofler bakery and Konditorei<\/strong> \u2014 Kirchgasse 2. Monday to Saturday 07:00 to 18:00, Sunday from 07:30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stadtcaf\u00e9<\/strong> \u2014 Bahnhofstra\u00dfe 1, pedestrian zone next to the parish church. Own ice cream, including a vegan version.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steinerwirt 1493<\/strong> \u2014 Dreifaltigkeitsgasse 2. Daily 12:00 to 22:00, kitchen closes 21:45.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seewirt<\/strong> \u2014 Loferer Bundesstra\u00dfe 49.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seecamp Restaurant by Rudi Eder<\/strong> \u2014 Thumersbacher Stra\u00dfe 34, on the northern shore. Kitchen daily 11:30 to 21:30.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seensucht<\/strong> \u2014 Seeuferstra\u00dfe 41, inside the Seehotel Bellevue. Two Gault&amp;Millau toques. Note: on its seasonal break, reopening 21 December.<\/li>\n<li><strong>flos restaurant<\/strong> \u2014 Schmittenstra\u00dfe 79, in the boutique Hotel Martha. Listed in the MICHELIN Guide; four-, six- or eight-course menus. Booking effectively mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>Kaprun<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Auhof \u2013 Das Wirtshaus<\/strong> \u2014 Augasse 4. A traditional Stube and a modern dining room.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gastwirtschaft Tafern<\/strong> \u2014 Peter-Buchner-Stra\u00dfe 2. Monday to Saturday 15:00 to 23:00, closed Sunday. Sommelier in the house.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dorfkrug<\/strong> \u2014 Achenstra\u00dfe 2. Steaks and stone-oven pizza.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>On the mountain<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Berghotel Schmittenh\u00f6he<\/strong> \u2014 2,000 m, by the top station. The Genussalm, a wine lounge with a walk-in wine cabinet (reservation required) and the Schnaps-Hans terrace.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Der Franzl<\/strong> \u2014 by the top stations of the trassXpress and <a href=\"\/en\/areitxpress-schuttdorf-to-areit-1400\/\">Areitbahn III<\/a>. Table service, a view of more than thirty 3,000-metre peaks. The photo at the top of this article was taken here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AreitAlm<\/strong> and <strong>Breiteckalm<\/strong> \u2014 the quick options; the Breiteckalm is self-service in an old timber hut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sonnkogel<\/strong> \u2014 herb-led cooking; like the AreitAlm it holds the Austrian Ecolabel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pinzgauer H\u00fctte<\/strong> \u2014 1,704 m, a genuine alpine hut, open daily in summer. Reached on foot, or in winter on touring skis or snowshoes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glockneralm<\/strong> (rebuilt 2023, wood-fired pizza) and the <strong>Hochzeller Alm<\/strong> right by the top station on the summit ridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gipfelrestaurant Kitzsteinhorn<\/strong> \u2014 3,029 m, the highest restaurant in Salzburger Land, with the table-service Schmittenblick.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurant Gletscherm\u00fchle<\/strong> \u2014 at the Alpincenter, 2,450 m, a large terrace looking over Kaprun to Lake Zell.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>If you would rather have the simple, hearty version up on an alpine pasture than restaurant cooking, the routes that get you there are in the <a href=\"\/en\/hiking-trails-zell-am-see-kaprun\/\">hiking guide<\/a>. Muslim visitors will find the background on halal availability and certification in <a href=\"\/en\/halal-food-zell-am-see-kaprun\/\">Halal Food in Zell am See-Kaprun<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p><em>One note for completeness: Landhotel Erlhof in Thumersbach, long a fixture here, has been closed since the end of August 2026 for a change of ownership and refurbishment, and is expected to reopen in December 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"zsk-related-guides wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related guides: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zellamseekaprun.at\/en\/zell-am-see-kaprun-travel-guide\/\">Zell am See\u2013Kaprun: The Complete Travel Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zell am See-Kaprun, with its majestic alpine panorama and serene Lake Zell, isn&#8217;t just a feast for the eyes. It&#8217;s a treat for the taste buds too! 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