Taste South Tyrol
South Tyrol is known for its authentic flavours, fresh ingredients and strong culinary traditions. In the Puster Valley, food becomes an experience – at breakfast on the farm, in rustic mountain huts or in traditional local restaurants. Here are our favourite culinary highlights to enrich your holiday.
1. Farmhouse breakfast – fresh, regional & homemade
Start your day with freshly baked bread, homemade jams, herbal teas and fresh milk straight from the farm. Depending on the season, you may also enjoy yogurt, fruit, vegetables or homemade spreads.
Why it’s special:
It reflects authentic farm life and the care that goes into every product.
Tip: many farms offer breakfast as an optional add-on.
2. Farm products – take a piece of South Tyrol home
Many farms offer regional delicacies such as honey, cheeses, cured meats, juices, herbs or seasonal produce from their gardens.
Tip:
Tasting or harvesting with the children is a memorable holiday moment.
3. Traditional South Tyrolean cuisine – hearty & full of flavour
Classic dishes such as Schlutzkrapfen, dumplings, Kaiserschmarrn or Tirtlan reveal the region’s culinary identity and are made using fresh, local ingredients.
Tip: many inns and restaurants in the Puster Valley place great emphasis on regional products – a delight in every season.
4. Gasthaus Mudler – authentic cuisine in a charming alpine setting
A highlight for food lovers: Gasthaus Mudler serves traditional South Tyrolean dishes, including its famous cheese fondue, in cosy wood-panelled dining rooms.
Why go:
culinary delights meet mountain idyll – perfect after a hike or, in winter, after an exhilarating sledging run.
5. Alpine huts – taste with a view
The region’s mountain huts combine excellent food with unforgettable panoramas. Perfect for a leisurely lunch during a hike.
Tip: many alpine huts can be reached via easy hikes and are therefore ideal for families.
6. Markets, festivals & seasonal culinary traditions
Weekly markets, farmer’s markets and traditional events such as Törggelen invite visitors to explore the region’s flavours throughout the year.
Autumn highlight:
Törggelen – a combination of hiking, chestnuts, new wine and traditional farm cuisine.