Dining & Cuisine in See

The way to someone’s heart is through their stomach – especially in Tyrol! This region’s traditional cuisine wins over locals and visitors alike. From cheese dumplings, Tyrolean “Gröstl” or Kasspatzen, Austria’s take on noodles with cheese, Tyrol’s reputation for great food is known well beyond its borders. 

Would you like to try traditional Tyrolean food? You’ll have plenty of opportunities on your family holiday in See. Our local chefs lovingly prepare never-ending delicacies by hand and focus on local produce and fresh herbs. The result: traditional, authentic cuisine with great attention to detail.

From traditional restaurants to casual pizzerias and rustic alpine chalets – dining in See is always an experience. Have a look through what you’ll find in See:

• Restaurants: Traditional yet open to new things: fans of good food will find everything they love in the restaurants in See. From Wiener Schnitzel to Tyrolean stuffed pasta to Kaiserschmarrn and many varied dishes. Enjoy an evening with your family in one of these lovely restaurants and let your hosts spoil you with excellent food and drink.
• Chalets and alpine huts: Are you interested in an authentic family holiday in Tyrol? Don’t forget to stop by one of the numerous alpine huts and chalets in Paznaun. Enjoy your farmhouse bread whilst taking in the incredible mountain scenery. The rustic ambience and hearty meals will really hit the spot.
• Pizzerias: Ciao bella! If you crave a pizza after a long hike or tough day hitting the slopes it is no problem! The pizzerias in See have just what you’re looking for. Order up Italian classics and look forward to your crispy pizza from the wood-fired oven, fresh pasta and sweet dolce.
• Bars and Cafés: A cool beer, fine glass of wine or perhaps a gin tonic? Enjoy a relaxing end to your day and treat yourself to a holiday drink with your friends and family. Or do you prefer something sweet? The cafés in See serve holidaymakers sweet treats and yummy snacks. Treat yourself to a break, read your favourite book and let the café take care of the rest.

Picturesque hiking trails, beautiful mountain peaks and one-of-a-kind treats: the “Culinary Way of St. James” in Paznaun combines great food and mountain adventures. Each year, specially-chosen top chefs create incredible dishes and serve guests in front of amazing views. Hike the various trails to the area’s chalets, such as the Ascherhütte in See, and enjoy a delicious meal. Would you like to recreate some of these astonishing dishes? No problem – the recipes can be found at the chalets or on the website!

Do you love trying new foods? Does your mouth water just thinking about Tyrolean cuisine? Be sure to try these traditional specialities on your holiday in See: 

• Tiroler Speckknödel: These traditional bacon-filled dumplings are served in hot soup.
• Tiroler Marend, also known as Brettljause: This is the typical afternoon snack prepared in Tyrol. No Marend is complete without cheese, bacon, pork lard, horseradish and hearty farmhouse bread. 
• Kiachla: These sweet yeast dough cakes are deep fried in oil until golden brown. Try the savoury version served with sauerkraut or the sweet version with powdered sugar and cranberry jam. 
• Moosbeernocken: Another sweet treat. These dumplings are made with blueberry dough and cooked in a pan until golden brown. Last but not least, they are dusted with powdered sugar.