The story
The Hohlwegwirt in Salzburg serves refined Austrian cooking from a building that once hosted post coaches. Ernst and Biljana Kronreif now guide the kitchen at this Salzburger Straße address. Their approach centers on careful preparation rather than heavy tradition. The couple manages both service and prep to keep the workflow efficient.
The weekly tasting menu highlights how the team handles river fish and mountain game. A delicate Bachforellenpastete arrives topped with sour cream and trout roe. Hearty beef soup follows, enriched by Ida Kronreif’s hand cut noodles. A warm apricot dumpling finished in butter crumbs closes the meal.
Large windows frame a clear view toward the Untersberg mountains. Guests settle into a relaxed space where the four course weekly menu sets the pace. The recent Gault&Millau recognition reflects how consistently the Kronreif team balances rustic comfort with precise seasoning. This regional cooking remains focused on what the current season actually offers.
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Where the stagecoach once stopped, gourmet travelers now pause at the Gasthof Hohlwegwirt to discover what Salzburg tastes like. The four-course Indulgence Week menu offers a comprehensive tasting experience. Overlooking the Untersberg mountain, guests are served a brook trout pâté with sour cream and trout caviar, followed by a clear, hearty beef consommé featuring Ida Kronreif’s butter dumplings. Next comes a kid meat roulade with risibisi (pea rice), finished off with a sweet apricot dumpling rolled in butter breadcrumbs. Seasonal cuisine: A taste of Venice or Istria. Address: Salzburger Straße 84, 5400 Hallein-Taxach, Austria Contact: 06245 82 41 50 | gasthof@hohlwegwirt.at | https://www.hohlwegwirt.at/ Opening Hours: Tue 18:00–21:00, Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00, Sun 12:00–14:00 Team: Ernst & Biljana Kronreif, Chefs
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