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Restaurant • Fine Dining

Stiftsschmiede

Forged by Fire, Inspired by Nature

At Stiftsschmiede, the legacy of a centuries-old forge lives on in a different kind of craftsmanship. Set beside Lake Ossiach, this former smithy is now home to chef Florian Satran, whose passion for regional fish and seasonal ingredients defines every dish. The old stone walls glow with warmth from the open fire, where the scent of lake fish, herbs, and wood smoke fills the air. It’s a place where Carinthian heritage and modern creativity meet naturally, without pretence. Just honest cooking with heart.

Stiftsschmiede

Ossiach
G&M 13 FALSTAFF 90
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Florian Satran

Florian Satran
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Born into a family that shaped Carinthian dining, Florian Satran brings passion and deep respect for regional produce to his kitchen.

Anja Petschauer

Anja Petschauer
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Anja Petschauer brings sensitivity, structure, and creativity to the kitchen of the Stiftsschmiede.

Regional Fish Focus

Historic Setting

Lakeside Dining

Seasonal Fish, Carinthian Soul

Florian Satran’s cuisine celebrates the flavours of the Alps-Adriatic region with a clear focus on regional fish, wild catches, and produce from trusted local farms. His dishes balance simplicity and precision, reflecting both his heritage and a contemporary approach shaped by years of experience. Over the open fire of the old forge, each creation is handled with care. Whether it’s char from the nearby Gurk river or trout from the Payr fish farm. All transformed into elegant, flavourful dishes that express Carinthia’s culinary landscape in its purest form. What once rang with the sound of hammer and anvil now hums with the rhythm of a busy kitchen. In these ancient walls, the Satran family continues a craft passed down through generations. Not of metal, but of food and flavour. It’s a place that honours its past while creating something distinctly of today.

Between Abbey and Lake

The area around Stiftsschmiede invites exploration, from hiking and cycling trails to boat rides across the lake. Guests can reach the Gerlitzen Alpe by cable car or take the slow trail through the Bleistätter Moor, starting right outside the door. With the Abbey next to it and the landing stage just steps away, this spot blends nature, culture, and calm in a way that feels effortless. The Stiftsschmiede sits directly on the shore of Lake Ossiach, facing the baroque beauty of Ossiach Abbey. Hills rise behind it, forests spill to the water’s edge, and the air shifts gently between mountain freshness and lake calm. At sunset, the view across the water softens into a play of colours. Gold, blue, and quiet reflection. It’s this setting that gives the restaurant its unmistakable sense of place.

“Where those before us once forged ideas, we now forge flavours and fresh fish. Still over the same open fire.”

Stay by the Water

Next to the restaurant, Stiftsschmiede offers four comfortable apartments overlooking Lake Ossiach. Each space captures the ease of lakeside life, complete with balconies, sun loungers, and private access to the water. Mornings begin with a generous breakfast before guests set out to explore the surrounding trails, villages, and viewpoints. It’s a place where time slows, framed by nature and hospitality.

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Stiftsschmiede Ossiach 4 9570 Ossiach Austria

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Opening times

DAY LUNCH DINNER
Monday - -
Tuesday - -
Wednesday - 17:00 – 22:00
Thursday - 17:00 – 22:00
Friday - 17:00 – 22:00
Saturday - 17:00 – 22:00
Sunday 11:30 – 16:00 -

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