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Culinary experiences

Upper Austria has so much to offer – yet no other region boasts as many culinary opportunities as Steyr and the National Park Region. A totally different perspective that tells you a lot about the region’s culture, tradition and its people – let yourself be whisked away into a world of culinary delights!

Beer, gin & co

Experience an expert introduction to many different types of beer and the elaborate, traditional production in the breweries with a trained beer sommelier or immerse yourself in the fascinating world of gin production at the "Reines Gewissen" distillery in Micheldorf.
 

Experience cheese production up close

Cheese knows no time of day! Anyone who has internalised this motto is sure to enjoy a tour of the monastery cheese dairy at Schlierbach Abbey. Here you can marvel at the exclusive production of soft cheese with red culture in Austria at close quarters. As part of the tour, you can also visit various rooms of the monastery and the stained glass gallery.


The original "Schlierbacher" is the oldest type of cheese, which has been produced without interruption since 1924.

For active travellers: culinary tours in the region

The Steyr night watchmen will take you on a "Dine-Around" tour through the city. You can also explore hidden places in Steyr's old town centre on a culinary walk with Alexandra Engelbrechtsmüller and learn more about the 1000-year-old history. In Kirchdorf, you can also gain deep insights into the customs and treasures of the town on a guided tour with many culinary stops.

Enjoy even more gourmet experiences

The impressive and historic regions around the Kalkalpen National Park, such as Schlierbach and Steyr, offer culinary experiences for every taste. Regardless of whether you consider yourself a lover of cosiness and conviviality or a connoisseur of fine creations: From a cosy barbecue in Schlierbach or a fun pub crawl through the centre of Steyr, to an aristocratic guided tour of Lamberg Castle followed by dinner in the orangery or a unique, exclusive dinner in the dark - surrounded by a picturesque backdrop, Steyr and the surrounding villages of the Kalkalpen National Park offer special food and drink experiences for everyone that are sure to be remembered for a long time.