21.-23. March 2026
The Heart of Food
The entire Schladming-Dachstein region will be the setting for a multi-day event showcasing Austria as an innovative culinary destination: MICHELIN stars, showcases, masterclasses, podcasts, collaborations, and endless bites from Austria's landscape on your plate, served up by Austria's original culinary personalities. The Heart of Food brings together all culinary levels of the country and provides a stage for the most relevant organizations (wine, agriculture, products). The highlight is the handover of the MICHELIN plaques by MICHELIN partner METRO Austria to the newcomers and those who have risen in the rankings from the Guide MICHELIN Selection 2026 during the evening on March 23.
Questions & answers to „The Heart of Food“
It is possible to travel by train to Schladming-Dachstein.
to ÖBBExact times will be provided individually. If you have any questions, please contact: barbara.kirnbauer@schladming-dachstein.at
Buses serve the entire region. Local taxis can be ordered at your accommodation. Here you will find an overview of taxi companies in the region.
The website provides an up-to-date weather forecast. The weather in the Alps can change quickly. We recommend outdoor-suitable shoes and clothing for cold weather.
to the weather forecastAs a journalist, you are automatically registered. Please register separately for the following events: JRE Taste of Austria.
Journalists are automatically registered for the Koch.Campus Culinary ThinkTank, Bite Into Regions, and Dachstein evening event.
For the wine masterclass “Sips & Hits from Austria,” please register with Katja Pronegg at kp@oetw.at. Journalists can send inquiries about the JRE dinner “Taste of Austria” to info@jre.at or purchase tickets here.
Newcomers and rising stars from the Guide MICHELIN Selection 2026, which will be published on March 18, 2026, will be invited. These establishments will receive the coveted MICHELIN plaques for the 2026 MICHELIN Guide Selection from MICHELIN Guide partner Metro Austria. Chef's jackets can be ordered directly from the MICHELIN Guide at a cost by the award-winning establishments after the event if desired.