Events - Schloss Stein in the Drava Valley between Lienz & Spittal an der Drau

Culinary Seasons at Schloss Stein

Experience a culinary journey through the seasons with unforgettable gourmet evenings at Schloss Stein in the Drava Valley. At this timeless and extraordinary place with almost 1000 years of history, we offer high above the Drava Valley an experience that you not only taste but feel, hear and see – one that will stay with you long after.

Celebrate culinary experiences and enjoy an exclusive 5-course castle dinner in the historic dining rooms. Evenings for all senses – atmospheric, delightful, unique.

Autumn Magic at Schloss Stein

Wild Food: Game, Mushrooms & Berries from the Forests of the Drava Valley – an evening full of depth, warmth and flavor

As the Drava Valley wraps itself in golden colors, the almost 1000-year-old Schloss Stein high above the Drava invites you to a very special autumn culinary experience. Look forward to an exclusive dinner centered on local game, aromatic forest mushrooms and berries – refined and served with atmosphere. In the historic rooms of the castle, cuisine, nature and atmosphere merge into an evening that touches all the senses. A must for connoisseurs – intense, regional and unforgettable.

Your companions on this culinary Schloss Stein journey: the Orsini-Rosenberg castle family, award-winning chef Gottfried Bachler & top wine sommelière Ingrid Bachler, together with the organizing team Eckart & Elisabeth.

Schedule & Information about the Culinary Seasons at Schloss Stein

5:30 PM Reception and Guided Tour with castle owner Dr. Heinrich Orsini-Rosenberg at 5:30 PM, meeting point at Burgforst in front of the entrance to Schloss Stein

6:30 PM Dinner begins in the "Unterm Adler" room at Schloss Stein

Price: € 165.- per person (Guided tour, castle visit, 5-course castle dinner & wine or non-alcoholic beverage pairing)

Info: max. 30 persons / event Important: The event rooms are NOT BARRIER-FREE!

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Information & Registration: Phone & WhatsApp: 0664 1567412 or Email: info@mandler.info

Culinary Seasons Event Dates

Friday, March 20, 2026 5:30 PM Sold Out

Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:30 PM Sold Out

Friday, September 18, 2026 5:30 PM Sold Out

Friday, December 18, 2026 5:30 PM Sold Out

The dates for the 2027 Culinary Seasons will be announced shortly – check back soon!

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Menu - Friday, September 18, 2026, 5:30 PM

Autumn Magic at Schloss Stein – Wild Food: Game, Mushrooms and Berries from the Forests of Carinthia

5-course menu & little surprises by Gottfried Bachler's Private Dinner & Catering from Carinthia (long-time award-winning chef and cultural innkeeper in Althofen, chairman of Slow Food Carinthia)

Cozy Gathering "Under the Castle Forest"

Finger food as amuse-bouche with venison ham, hummus and beetroot, smoked goose ham, pear in ginger

(subject to change depending on weather)

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At the Table

Assorted breads with natural sourdough and lichen butter

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Course 1

Waldorf-Style Salad

Venison Heart / Celery / Nuts / Elderberry Capers ("Witch's Pepper")

from the princely forests of Schloss Stein and homemade produce from Bachler's garden

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Course 2

Hokkaido Pumpkin Cream Soup, Plins Filled with Guinea Fowl

Chicken from the vegetable square in the Krappfeld

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Course 3

Venison Sausage with Polenta and Pointed Cabbage, with Sweet-and-Sour Rowanberries

Sausage from Gucher game & pine from the Metznitz Valley, polenta from the Merlinghof of the Thausing family, Magdalensberg

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Course 4

Boiled Mouflon with Horseradish Sauce and Poppy Seed Bread Dumpling

Mouflon are wild sheep that live freely on the Saualm and make a wonderful game dish

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Course 5

Pink Venison Ragout with Red-Stemmed Bolete Mushrooms and Pearl Barley

The venison comes from the forests of Schloss Stein, the other ingredients from Bachler's kitchen treasure chest

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Course 6

Chestnut Mousse with White Chocolate, Roasted Olives on Caramelized Buckwheat

Wine pairing by Dipl.-Sommelière and wine writer Ingrid Bachler.
Non-alcoholic pairing: non-alcoholic beers from Carinthia and enjoyable, fresh juices, prepared by Elisabeth Suntinger.

Please let us know about any food intolerances and your choice of non-alcoholic beverage pairing when registering for the dinner.

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For guests who wish to stay overnight at Schloss Stein, there are lovely castle rooms available from € 135.- including breakfast. schloss-stein.com Reservations at info@schloss-stein.com