Eating well at Lake Wörthersee & in the Rosental valley - indulgence with a lake view and mountain feeling

Welcome to the Wörthersee-Rosental region, where culinary delights meet unique landscapes, an exquisite culinary journey at the highest level awaits you all year round - with fantastic lakeside terraces, stylish bars and award-winning restaurants right on the water or in the midst of idyllic mountain landscapes.

The finest award-winning cuisine, regional specialties and creative fusions make the region a paradise for gourmets. With a total of 20 toques, Lake Wörthersee is one of Austria's culinary hotspots - a place for gourmets like you who value quality, innovation and unforgettable taste experiences.

The variety is unique: modern beach clubs, charming traditional restaurants and cozy alpine huts offer enjoyment at the highest level - always with a breathtaking view of the turquoise blue water or the majestic Karawanken mountains. The Rosental Valley, with its unspoiled nature and warm hospitality, complements the culinary offerings with authentic Alpine cuisine and regional delicacies.

Whether at the renowned See.Ess.Spiele, where top chefs present their skills, or at the numerous culinary festivals - enjoyment is celebrated here. Let yourself be inspired, surprised and pampered - between lake and mountain, always with a unique panorama.

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See.Ess.Spiele 2025 - A culinary spectacle on Lake Wörthersee!

The See.Ess.Spiele are the culinary highlight on Lake Wörthersee and bring together top cuisine with special experiences year after year. In 2025, the event series will kick off with a spectacular opening show on May 1st in Pörtschach, directly on Lake Wörthersee, under the motto "Alles Zirkus".

In a specially erected circus tent on the Wahliss Wiese, guests will experience a unique combination of award-winning cuisine, fascinating acrobatics and musical highlights. Renowned top chefs from the region - including establishments such as "Die Yacht" Casinorestaurant Velden, Electric Garden, Gourmetrestaurant Hubert Wallner, Jilly Beach, Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden, Parkhotel Pörtschach and Hotel Schloss Seefels - present exclusive moments of indulgence in an extraordinary atmosphere.

After the grand opening, the See.Ess.Spiele will continue with various events throughout the year. Top-class culinary experiences at the participating establishments make the gourmet series a special experience for gourmets and lovers of regional cuisine.

More information & tickets will follow shortly - stay tuned!

Where to eat?

Our selection from award-winning cuisine to romantic mountain huts

Toque-awarded cuisine & Michelin-starred indulgence on Lake Wörthersee

Excellent cuisine with a view of the lake: Toque-awarded and starred restaurants on Lake Wörthersee offer unforgettable taste experiences - creative, regional & at the highest level.

The top restaurants

A brilliant start in the bakeries and patisseries.

Breakfast & brunch at Lake Wörthersee

A breakfast or brunch in one of the picturesque villages or directly on the shores of Lake Wörthersee on one of the lakeside terraces is pure joie de vivre.

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By boat to the lakeside terrace

Feasting on and above the water

Lake Wörthersee is the epitome of stylish enjoyment in a chilled ambience. Even breakfast or a fine brunch on the shores of Carinthia's largest lake with the first rays of sunshine gives you a glimpse of a successful day. The beautiful turquoise tones of the lake, the surrounding mountains and hills as well as the pretty villages will leave you wanting more.

Whether by eBike, convertible or on foot. A tour along the shore is a must. There are plenty of opportunities to treat yourself to a light snack, a delicious lunch or something sweet.

After refreshing moments in the cool water, you can take a motorboat or boat shuttle to one of the trendy restaurants around the lake. Bars and lakeside terraces have their own moorings on the jetty for visitors by boat. This is unique. Above all, it is the sunset on Carinthia's lifestyle lake that is almost unforgettable.

And after the gourmet fireworks in one of the gourmet restaurants? Depending on your mood, enjoy the end of the day with lounge music in one of the chilled bars or party into the early hours in one of the stylish clubs!