Mörwald «Kloster Und»
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux in the country
On the river Danube, just one hour from Vienna, Krems is a historic town at the crossroads of the old routes linking the Alps, the Carpathians and the Sudetes. A former four hundred-year-old Capuchin monastery is situated in the heart of a gothic and baroque building. Here, Grand Chef Toni Mörwald composes aesthetic and innovative creations, to be savoured in the restaurant, the church nave, the arcade courtyard with cloister and fountain, or the special Chef’s dinner at the kitchen table. The Mörwalds Ess.Bar, a trendy lounge in the monastery cellars, invites perusal of the impressive wine list. ...Read more
Austria, Krems

Hotel Schloss Dürnstein
Hotel and restaurant on a big river
A table under the trees and, as a backdrop, breathtaking landscapes: Schloss Dürnstein promises unforgettable dinners on the beautiful terrace overlooking the Danube. Should thoughts turn to a waltz melody, then it will probably be the masterpiece by Johann Strauss, On the Beautiful Blue Danube. The title could not be more fitting. Inside, this 17th century castle has a splendid décor as well as a sauna, hammam and indoor and outdoor pools. ...Read more
Austria, Dürnstein

Hanner
Restaurant of a Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux and hotel in the country
This lovingly refurbished hotel, dating back to the 1930's, is located just half an hour from the capital, in the picturesque Vienna Woods. The architecture, featuring stone, glass and local wood, offers the space and tranquility for dreams and reflection or to simply admire the objets d’art carefully chosen by Heinz Hanner, the owner and Grand Chef. This lover of contemporary art produces avant-garde cuisine. His duck foie gras with beetroot is sublime and the décor of the rooms is just as modern as the cuisine. ...Read more
Austria, Mayerling