On two dates – from March 5 to 8, and from April 9 to 11, 2026 – the Falstaff Culinary Ski Days will once again take place in Zell am See-Kaprun, Austria. This event format combines winter sports with culinary experiences at exceptional locations: Schmittenhöhe, Lake Zell, Kitzsteinhorn, and Kaprun Castle. Renowned chefs and top winemakers from Austria are involved.
The First Weekend: March 5–8, 2026 (Schmittenhöhe and Zell am See)
The event kicks off on March 5 with Vitus Winkler and the team from AreitLounge/AreitAlm. The plan is for a "Ski & Dine" evening featuring a multi-course menu, with wine pairings from Weingut Gesellmann and Weingut Hirtzberger.
On March 7, there will be a "Ski & Gourmet BBQ" with Adi Bittermann on the terrace of the Franzl Restaurant.
The first weekend concludes on March 8 with a "Ski & Gourmet Brunch" at the Sonnkogel Restaurant, hosted by Paula Bründl, who is known to a broader audience from the TV show The Taste.
Meanwhile, wineries will showcase their wines in various mountain restaurants and huts on Schmittenhöhe.
On March 6, another highlight will take place in the valley: Lukas Nagl, head chef at Bootshaus in Das Traunsee, will host a culinary evening at Seecamp Zell am See, paired with corresponding wines.
The Second Weekend: April 9–11, 2026 (Kaprun)
On April 9, a special evening is planned at Kaprun Castle with David Senfter.
On April 10, the "Wine Flight & Tapas Delight" will take place at the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, covering three stations – the Gipfel Restaurant, Gletschermühle, and Skyline Bar – combining skiing with culinary stops.
The finale on April 11 will be held at Gipfel Restaurant at 3,029 meters, where Johannes Nuding will cook.
All information about the 'Culinary Ski Days' event series 2026 is available on the dedicated website.
Evaluation of the Premium Event from an Event Management Perspective
Zell am See, Kaprun, and the Falstaff Magazine present the 2026 Gourmet Ski Days as a destination format that exemplifies how a tourism region can showcase its core competencies over several days.
The editorial team at EventMasterBook has identified additional stakeholders for whom this event concept could be highly relevant:
- Tourism Regions in the Alpine Area: The combination of sports infrastructure (ski lifts, mountaintop restaurants, valley locations) with culinary offerings creates additional reasons for travel outside of traditional holiday seasons, potentially extending the season.
- Destinations with Special Landscapes or Historical Backdrops: The use of various locations – mountains, lakes, castles – structures the program both spatially and dramaturgically. Similar models are particularly feasible in regions with distinctive natural and cultural landmarks.
- Hotel Partnerships and Regional Culinary Initiatives: Involving multiple businesses (hotels, restaurants, wineries) creates a networked event that spreads customers and revenue, while also laying the foundation for future collaborations.
- Lifestyle Media and Brands: The premium event format offers brands and media an upscale experience platform that fosters brand loyalty and expands reach.
- Festival Organizers: The core concept is also suitable for festival organizers who want to offer multifaceted lifestyle experiences without relying on a central festival venue. Instead, a decentralized program is created with clearly defined individual events and a strong content focus.
Conclusion from the Editorial Team: The Falstaff Gourmet Ski Days 2026 present a multi-day destination format that brings together sports, gourmet cuisine, nature, and unique event locations into a curated series. With a clear positioning in the premium segment, the event’s appeal extends well beyond the Zell am See-Kaprun region. This special mix of experiences could serve as a successful model for other destinations and industries.
Cover Image: Renowned chefs delight guests at the Gourmet Ski Days 2026 in Zell am See-Kaprun (Copyright: Zell am See-Kaprun_OBH)
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Summary: The Falstaff Culinary Ski Days 2026 in Zell am See-Kaprun combine winter sports with world-class cuisine into a multi-day premium event format in the Alpine region. At select locations such as Schmittenhöhe, Kitzsteinhorn, and Kaprun Castle, top chefs and winemakers will present exclusive culinary experiences. The decentralized event format demonstrates how tourism regions can create additional reasons to travel, strengthen collaborations, and sharpen their profile in premium tourism through culinary events.
Please note: This text was translated from the German EventMasterBook.de Event Magazine (see article: Falstaff Genuss-Skitage in Zell am See Kaprun). Please excuse any translation errors.
