Local food

Your destination offers many restaurants that provide international cuisine. However, it is possible to locate reputable restaurants that offer tasty local food.

Typical food from the region is: 

• Alpine Herb Cuisine
  In the Hochkönig region, many mountain huts (“herb huts”) serve dishes made with wild alpine herbs.
  Examples: nettle dumplings with braised tomatoes, herb‑paste potato soups, or herb crackers.
  Also: bilberry (blueberry) dumplings with nuts, Swiss pine cream, wild sorrel, etc.
• Regional Dairy Products
  Aged mountain cheese (Bergkäse), used in local hut dishes.
  Nut butter and other butter varieties made from alpine milk.
• Traditional Austrian / Pinzgau Cuisine (from local restaurants)
  At Hotel Lohningerhof, very regional products are used: fresh bread, cheese, locally produced meat, mushrooms, eggs, mountain herbs, seasonal fruits, etc.
  Their menu often features dishes in the local Pinzgau style.
• Cheese Fondue / Alpine Cheese Specialties
  Some mountain huts (e.g., Schweizerhütte) host cheese fondue evenings.
  Cheese specialties are highlighted in local gastronomic guides.
• Schnaps / Distillates
  Homemade schnaps and herbal liqueurs are common.
  You can taste local distillates made with alpine herbs.
• Vegetarian / Vegan Options
  The Hochkönig region also offers vegetarian and vegan cuisine using regional ingredients.
  Even alpine huts include vegan or herb-based dishes on their menus.
• Desserts & Sweets
  Although not exclusive to Maria Alm, you might find Salzburger Nockerl, a sweet soufflé from the Salzburg region.
  Local pastries and traditional Austrian desserts like apple strudel and Kaiserschmarrn (fluffy shredded pancake) are likely available in mountain huts and local cafés.