On restaurant Lurgbauer’s menu, beef specialties are the focal point. Here, chef Leodolter reinterprets and re-invents these classics into thrilling culinary delights. Expect Lurgbauer classics such as the famed beef soup, boiled beef, and the semolina casserole. However, there’s also a modest yet outstanding selection of vegetarian dishes to choose from. On the wine list, you’ll only find domestic labels from Austria’s most important wineries and vintners. Expect mainly white wines from Styria and Lower Austria, as well as reds from Burgenland. Non-alcoholic options include home-produced seasonal juices. Think of pear blends, naturally cloudy apple juice, and homemade verjus.

Restaurant Lurgbauer’s region is probably best known for the nearby Mariazell Basilica (7 km), which is one of Europe’s most visited shrines. If you’re looking for adventure, the area’s countryside has a lot to offer. It’s the perfect place for hiking and mountaineering expeditions. In addition, you can embark on a variety of cycling and mountain biking tours in summer. Surrounded by the magical atmosphere of Advent at Mariazell, the area becomes a wonderful winterland, especially around Christmas. During this season, you can also enjoy the nearby winter hiking paths, the cross-country ski routes, as well as the two small ski areas (Gemeindealpe Mitterbach and Bürgeralpe Mariazell).