Gourmet dish on a plate with garnish and a side of risotto on a wooden table at Falkensteiner Hotel and Spa Carinzia

On the indulgence trail between Austria and Italy

Via Carnica

The culinary delights of the Carnic High Trail

The Carnic High Trail, the Via Carnica, stretches over eight stages, 9,100 metres in altitude and a length of 155 kilometres. On this trail you walk along the border between Austria and Italy - with magnificent panoramas from the Großglockner massif to the Dolomites. Here, the countries harmoniously combine with their traditions and special features, which we would like to reflect in our culinary orientation.

The indulgence trail brings forth intense impressions of pure beauty: between stony peaks, gentle alpine pastures, rushing streams and deep forests, you will find powerful flavours that vary according to region and season. Discover with us the interplay of Carinthian cuisine with the culinary highlights of Italy and let us take you on a journey into the precious mountain world.

Highlights

Local Carinthian cuisine, paired with Mediterranean influence
Half-board including holistic breakfast, with a varied bar menu in the afternoon and extensive dinner menu of choice, served and buffet
Late riser breakfast daily from 10 - 11 AM at the bar
Selection of gluten-free, vegan & vegetarian dishes
Hotel bar with sun terrace

À la Carte from Midday

There's something for every appetite, big or small.
From a variety of buckwheat-based slow bowls to pumpkin-seed schnitzel, guests are offered a well-balanced selection of à la carte dishes:

Daily from 12:00 to 17:00
À la carte menu, served
Pizza menu
Plus changing daily recommendations
Cake display with fresh cakes (all day, even after 17:00)

Everyone is welcome, including day guests who wish to enjoy the sun on the terrace or treat themselves to a day spa.
At the bar, drinks are served daily from 12:00 to midnight - from popular classics to our own in-house mixology.

Via Carnica

A Culinary Liaison of Carinthia & Italy

The mountain world has so many specialities to offer, especially along the enjoyment path of the Carnic High Trail. Let the most popular delicacies of Carinthian cuisine and the Mediterranean culinary delights of Italy melt in your mouth. Here you can taste pure joie de vivre, a passion for quality and a love of indulgence.

Those who are active in the mountains during the day need wholesome, nutritious food. We provide you with high-quality products from our Slow Food partners, such as Joseph bread or honey from the Carnica bees, right from breakfast. Add to this fresh juices and an alpine omelette, and the day can get off to an enjoyable start. In the early afternoon a varied bar menu is available (upon request and surcharge to the half-board) as well as a variety of mountain huts or the gastronomy at the Nassfeld Golf by Falkensteiner golf course.. In the evening you can choose your dinner à la carte and from the buffet - an extensive wine list underlines the regional delights.

Dietary habits

Indulgence for all diets

The Falkensteiner Hotels & Residences are geared to cater to the special dietary habits of their guests. Of course, we take your needs into consideration and conjure up delicacies to your taste in our kitchens. Whether vegan or vegetarian diet, gluten-free or low carb - with us you are in good hands with your demands: Morning, noon and evening.

Please inform us already in the course of your booking, but in any case shortly before arrival, about your special dietary habits.