Restaurant • Fine Dining

Kräuterreich by Vitus Winkler

Kräuterreich by Vitus Winkler

The Genießerhotel Sonnhof and the Kräuterreich, both under the direction of Vitus Winkler, are located on a sun-drenched plateau in the Pongau region of Salzburg, Austria. Founded in 1929, the property has been family-run ever since. Today, the establishment is led by the award-winning chef Vitus Winkler and his wife Eva-Maria. Vitus' innovative creations have already earned him 4 toques from Gault Millau and 4 stars from À La Carte.

Kräuterreich by Vitus Winkler

St. Veit im Pongau
G&M18,5
Falstaff92,0
G&M
Eva-Maria Winkler

Eva-Maria Winkler

A warm welcome to our place. For me, our house is a place where we preserve the treasures of our region—while remaining open to what’s new. Regionality, seasonality, and honesty are not buzzwords to me, but the foundation of our daily work.
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Vitus Winkler

Vitus Winkler

Vitus' culinary journey began with a classical education at the Hotel Management School in Bad Hofgastein, followed by stints in Zell am See, Kitzbühel, Arlberg, Corsica, and Mallorca. Today, he and his wife Eva-Maria lead the family-owned four-star hotel with its own gourmet restaurant in St. Veit im Pongau, now in its fourth generation. In his gourmet restaurant "Herb Kingdom – by Vitus Winkler," he blends traditional Alpine herbs with a new Austrian identity.
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  • Panorama view
  • Family-run hotel
  • 4 Gault Millau hoods

Cuisine

The culinary experience at Vitus Winkler pays homage to the region, from the ingredients to the wines. The wild game comes from the surrounding Pongau hunting grounds, while other high-quality meats and regional vegetables are sourced from local producers and farmers. The wine selection includes both well-known brands and emerging newcomers. Chef Vitus Winkler's culinary style is characterized by precise flavours and robust components, with desserts served with playful finesse. The beverage menu offers not only a variety of organic wines and digestifs but also local spirits from Hallein and St. Veit. For those preferring alcohol-free options, refreshing choices like lemongrass-ginger lemonade or homemade herb syrup made from lemon balm, verbena, and mint are available.

St. Veit & area

The gourmet hotel Sonnhof by Vitus Winkler and the gourmet restaurant Kräuterreich by Vitus Winkler are located on a sun-drenched plateau in the Pongau region of Salzburg. Here, you experience the most hours of sunshine in all of Salzburg. St. Veit is a spa town offering tranquility and relaxation for those seeking rejuvenation. Guests from around the world appreciate the opportunity to escape the daily grind and unwind. The fresh mountain air invites you to explore hiking trails, mountain tours, and mountain biking excursions. In winter, guests have direct access to cross-country ski trails and opportunities for snowshoeing and skiing in the Amadé ski area, just 7 minutes away from the hotel.

Genießerhotel Sonnhof 

The roots of the Sonnhof date back to 1929 when Vitus' grandmother founded the hotel. Today, this family-run hotel offers 26 inspiring rooms, characterized by nature and harmonious design. They are named after Vitus Winkler's cookbook "Herbal Kingdom," which invites you on a culinary journey through his homeland. Discover your own personal vacation kingdom between treasure chamber and mountain peak and enjoy breathtaking views of the Pongau mountain panorama from almost all rooms. In addition, the hotel offers an alpine spa with various saunas, a heated outdoor pool, and a sunny panoramic terrace.

Contact

Here you find us

Kräuterreich by Vitus WinklerKirchweg 2
5621
St. Veit im Pongau
Austria

Opening times

DayLunchDinner
Monday18:00 - 21:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday18:00 - 21:00
Friday18:00 - 21:00
Saturday18:00 - 21:00
Sunday18:00 - 21:00