Review: Restaurant Jagdschloss, Kühtai, Tyrol, Austria
After an exhilarating snowshoe hike through pristine snow at Kühtai, we headed up the road to Restaurant Jagdschloss, part of the historic Jagdschloss Resort. We already have it on good authority from our snowshoeing guide, Nick, that it’s the best place to eat in the village. So, nestled in the shadow of Kühtai’s soaring peaks, this establishment promised a hearty embrace of Austrian hospitality, and we had definitely worked up an appetite for it.

The food
We didn’t have so long before catching our bus back to Innsbruck so each just chose one dish from a menu of soups and mains. The comforting bowl of cream of pumpkin soup was generously laced with coconut milk and scattered with crisp croutons. The subtle sweetness of the coconut complements the earthy pumpkin, and it’s satisfyingly warming after our outdoor excursions.

I chose the wiener schnitzel, a delicious golden veal dish served with chips and cranberry sauce – a timeless dish and the epitome of Austrian tradition.

We also order the Tyrolean beef burger – a succulent burger crowned with melted onions, streaky bacon, hot sauce and a generous layer of cheese, served with golden wedges.
The chef
At the heart of Restaurant Jagdschloss is Head Chef Peter Hüble from Styria. With years of experience and a passion for Austrian classics, Peter returned to his homeland after a long stint of self-employment to take the reins at Jagdschloss. For the past three years, he has faithfully upheld the resort’s mission to honour its 400-year history by offering dishes rooted in tradition, prepared with regional ingredients.

The ambience
When we arrived, we found ourselves the only diners in the restaurant. With lunch served until 4pm, perhaps others were still lured by the slopes and planning a later meal. I’m sure there is a different energy on busier days – in many ways, it was actually quite pleasant, though, to have the place to ourselves.

From our table, we could enjoy a panoramic view of the mountain, watching as clouds drifted across the peaks and the ski lifts traced their routes up and down.


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The cost
Restaurant Jagdschloss is reasonably priced – soups hover around the €10 mark, while most mains settle comfortably near €20.

The final verdict
Restaurant Jagdschloss is a quiet retreat that speaks volumes about Austrian heritage. With its traditional fayre, a chef who respects Austrian cuisine, and a setting that mirrors the majesty of the surrounding peaks, it’s a worthy stop for anyone exploring Kühtai.

After our meal, we admired the charming chapel just outside before catching our bus — conveniently located just across the road — back to Innsbruck.

Disclosure: Our trip was sponsored by Innsbruck Tourism.
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Could there be a more beautiful setting to have the Vienner Schnitzel that’s a part of every Austrian trip?
On my last visit to Vienna, I had a Vienner Schnitzel on the first night and it was so good that I didn’t have another one all trip as I didn’t want to spoil the memory of that first dish.
Hi Joe… when in Austria, it would be a shame not to try it! I think I had it just the once also – there were so many different and interesting dishes to try during our trip.
Who needs a meal when you’ve got mountain views like those?
Well… good point! But it was nice to be any to enjoy a meal in such a lovely setting too. 🙂
That bus route is probably key to the restaurant’s well being. They’re not going to get a lot of passing trade up there!
If there were a glossy coffee table picture book for the restaurants with the most spectacular locations then surely Restaurant Jagdschloss would have to be in with a shout for a place in it?
A 400 year old tradition is some weight hanging on your shoulders. The restaurant is lucky that the chef is so committed to honouring those age old traditions – oh and the customers too!!!