Weihnachtliche Märkte, gemütliche Stuben, Kaminfeuer. Werden die Tage kürzer in Osttirol, ändern sich auch die Speisekarten. Wildbretzeit. Jeder Wirt hat „seinen Jäger“, der ihn mit Gämse, Hirsch oder Reh beliefert. Vielleicht geht er selbst mit Leidenschaft zur Jagd. Das Fleisch ist zart und fettarm und wird meist mit Osttiroler Preiselbeeren, Kastanien und Rotkraut serviert. Natürlich hat auch die Martinigans ihren festen Platz im kulinarischen Jahreslauf. Auf dem romantischen Adventmarkt locken die würzigen Düfte von weihnachtlichem Backwerk, Glühwein und Tee zum Verweilen. Kletzenbrot, Kiachlan und verschiedene Kekse sind süße Versuchungen auf den Adventtellern. Eine ganz besondere und nur in Osttirol bekannte Weihnachtsspezialität ist der „Defregger Blattlstock“: Gebackene Germteigblattln und Mohn werden zu einer Torte – dem „Stock“ – abwechselnd aufeinander geschichtet. Ein himmlischer Genuss.

Bakery Gruber’s cosy café lies in the heart of Lienz and convinces with a lounge-ambience. Light soaked, bright colours and the smell of freshly ground coffee and baked goods. Besides delicious cake and small snacks, guests can enjoy a breakfast buffet every morning. In summer the quiet garden lures.

The only coffee roastery in East Tyrol offers premium coffee beans that you can try in the Mocafé – lovingly restored with antique furniture by Andreas Moser. The deck is directly at the Isel riverside. Coffee specialties and homemade tarts also as take away.

The best coffee variants are being refined to coffee in the roast house by Andreas Moser.

On the most beautiful terrace in the city with a magnificent panorama, you can leave all your worries behind with drinks, ice cream, pastries and snacks. The castle café is open during the museum’s opening hours as well as during cultural events and by appointment.

The Moosalm, 1,006 m above sea level, can be reached via a gravel path or by cable car. In the parlours or on the sun terrace you can enjoy specialities from our own production. Starting point for hikes, climbing park, summer toboggan run, downhill track, llama trekking, adventure golf course, petting zoo and playground.

Our Genuss Laden 24/7 shop complements the town market. Round the clock, 28 agricultural businesses and award-winning food producers from the region provide 240 products for sale, in a contemporary self-service format. To quell that ‚sudden hunger pang‘, or for gifts and mementos from your holiday, Genuss Laden 24/7 has so many regional products and great ideas. A cash machine and Click & Collect-boxes complete the offer.

In the middle of the city you will find the traditional “Gasthof Goldener Fisch”. Michael und Daniela Vergeiner care for a domestic flair. Traditional plain cooking and plain classics. From big feast to small treats – at the “Fischwirt” everything tastes great.

The good simple cooking kitchen has been tradition in the Adlerstüberl since 1742. It’s compulsory for farmers and traders from East Tyrolian valleys since then to stop for a goulash and beer in the Adlerstüberl. Mainly traditional Tyrolian cuisine is served in cosy parlours. During summer also in the beer garden in the pedestrian area.

Helene Moser’s Café „’s Eck“ is part of the traditional historic town hotel. A cosy beer bistro on the ground floor, a sunny terrace café in the historic city and a chic porch café on the first floor with the best view on the main square. You should absolutely try the homemade pastries and small treats.

Long-standing host tradition combined with a young, sporty spirit: the traditional Moarhof house with restaurant & Pepos Bar and also the idyllic Dolomitenhof are convincing with plenty of space for retreat, upscale regional cuisine and personal hospitality from the Winkler family.

The Parkhotel’s gourmet kitchen and excellent wine cellar offer cosy Tyrolean parlours with a lake view and culinary experiences. Precious fresh water fish, from the on-site fishery, and excellent meat quality from the region promise fine treats.

Nature, quality, regionality

The Wurzelstock brand has established itself in the field of natural essential oils, sauna oils, handmade soaps, skin care creams, herbal salts, incense and food supplements. Quality and regionality are the top priorities.

The professionals for electronics

At AGEtech you will find the latest electronic products. For customers with a particular affinity for music, AGEtech offers the opportunity to try out and experience well-known brand products in the exclusive Audio Lounge.

Stylish antiques

Stylish antiques and decorations are bought and sold by the restorer Werner Mühlburger. As a carpenter, he specialises in the processing of old, antique wood. From peasant wardrobes to mirrors and holy figures to elegant small items, antique lovers will find a wide selection.

Ceramic art with a ringing name can be found in Schweizergasse in Lienz. In her „one-woman ceramics factory“, Johanna Wibmer produces high-quality utility ceramics with great skill and love of the craft. Watch Johanna at work and experience genuine East Tyrolean craftsmanship.