Taste of the region
The Taste of Schladming-Dachstein
Schladming-Dachstein is all about tradition, regionality and genuine craftsmanship. From the distinctive Ennstaler Steirerkas cheese to locally produced cheese, honey and herbal products, as well as fine chocolates, the region is home to a wide variety of specialities that are closely connected to its landscape and people.
On alpine pastures, farms, in small manufactories and in the region’s kitchens, traditional knowledge is preserved and combined with new ideas. Discover the culinary diversity of Schladming-Dachstein and get to know the products and producers behind the region’s authentic flavours.
What you can expect:
- Regional specialities and traditional products
- Ennstaler Steirerkas PDO and its producers
- Products directly from local farmers and organic partners
- The Schladming-Dachstein Praline
- Award-winning cuisine recognised by Gault&Millau and Falstaff
- Farmers’ markets and opportunities to discover regional products
- A selection of unique dishes created by award-winning chef Richard Rauch at selected Almkulinarik restaurants
Ennstaler Steirerkas
Styrian cheese called "Ennstaler Steierkas" is a culinary landmark of the region. It is traditionally produced on mountain pastures, on farms or in regional cheese dairies. It takes three weeks to mature. This is when it acquires its unique gray-brown marbled appearance and lumpy, crumbly consistency.
"Steirerkas" is particularly popular for its spicy aroma, which makes it the ideal ingredient for Steirerkasnock'n, on Steirerkas bread or in Steirerkrapfen - but also for other culinary creations such as in soups or on spreads.
Schladming-Dachstein Praline
A hint of Swiss stone pine, delicate caramel and the finest chocolate - the new Schladming-Dachstein praline combines the flavors of our region in a unique composition. An indulgent piece of home, handmade by master confectioner Dunja Knaus in Ramsau.
Producers and organic partners
Our organic partners stand for honest cuisine with the highest quality standards. With great attention to detail, a fine sense of taste and deeply rooted in the local nature, they create products that you can taste - authentic, sustainable and unadulterated.
Traditional recipes meet innovative ideas: The result is fine specialties that harmoniously combine tradition and enjoyment. From spicy mountain cheese to homemade jams and honey varieties to fine brandies and herbal products - each product tells its own story and brings a piece of Schladming-Dachstein to your plate.
Anyone who appreciates regional cuisine can enjoy it here with a clear conscience - naturally, honestly and with conviction.
Gault Millau & Falstaff
Gault&Millau Austria and Falstaff Guide Awards 2025/2026 for Our Top Chefs
With premium international ingredients and high-quality regional specialities, the top chefs of the Schladming-Dachstein holiday region take you on a culinary journey into a creative world of flavours.
Almkulinarik by Richard Rauch
Almkulinarik by Richard Rauch combines authentic mountain hut classics with creative cuisine. Together with local hut hosts, award-winning chef Richard Rauch creates special dishes using regional ingredients, which you can enjoy at selected alpine huts in Schladming-Dachstein.
Questions and Answers
Schladming-Dachstein offers a wide variety of local products and traditional specialities. These include Ennstaler Steirerkas PDO, different types of cheese, honey, jams, herbal products, fine spirits and sweet treats such as the Schladming-Dachstein Praline.
Regional classics include dishes made with Ennstaler Steirerkas, such as Steirerkasnock’n and Steirerkrapfen. It is also worth looking out for seasonal dishes made with local ingredients on the menus of mountain huts, inns and restaurants.
You can find regional products directly at local farms and producers, at farmers’ markets and in selected shops throughout the region. Many producers offer the opportunity to buy their products right where they are made.
For five years now, award-winning chef Richard Rauch, together with 17 businesses from the region, has been impressively demonstrating how regional ingredients, craftsmanship and culinary passion can be combined to create unique taste experiences. These dishes are served in the participating huts.
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A "Schladming-Dachstein Genusspartner" is a certified business and must undergo regular quality and origin checks by the AMA Genuss Region.
With the culinary project "Schladming-Dachstein Genusspartner" we want to use the diversity of our region and bring together and support the direct marketers with the gastronomy and accommodation businesses.
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