Falstaff / Ski & Dine with Vitus Winkler
05.03.2026, 06.30 PM
The 2026 Chef of the Year, Vitus Winkler—honored with two Michelin stars, four Gault Millau toques, and four A la Carte stars—will open the Genuss Skitage on March 5, 2026, together with the team of the AreitLounge/AreitAlm. For this special evening, he is accompanied by the renowned wineries Gesellmann and Hirtzberger, whose carefully selected wine pairings create perfect harmony between kitchen and cellar.
For the exclusive “Ski & Dine” event, Vitus Winkler has crafted an extraordinary menu that follows the contour lines of the Schmittenhöhe: this culinary journey begins at Lake Zell and ascends step by step to the summit. With its impressive panoramic view of the surrounding Alpine landscape, the AreitAlm sets the stage for a truly unique dining experience—an evening that beautifully unites mountain scenery, top-level cuisine, and exceptional wines.
Menu for the opening evening with Vitus Winkler:
BREAD & BUTTER
Spruce sourdough bread with rowan berry butter
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ZELLERSEE
Lake trout – curd cheese – golden beetroot – horseradish foam – watercress
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SONNKOGEL
Hay curd – crispy egg yolk – Pinzgau pumpkin – nettle
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HIRSCHKOGEL
Roasted venison loin – parsley root – black currant – larch
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THE SCHMITTENHÖHE
Curd cheese – Swiss stone pine – cotton candy – spruce
Date: Thursday, 05 March 2026 | from 6.30 pm (areitXpress ascent)
Location: Schmittenhöhe, AreitLounge/AreitAlm
Ticket purchase in advance absolutely necessary!
Tickets will be avialable soon!
Ticket price: Early bird €178 until 19.01.2026 / From 19.01.2026 €195
Wine pairing and cable car ticket included in the ticket price!
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Contact
Salzachtal Bundesstraße 22 areitXpress, AT 5700 Zell am See · Phone Number 06542789211 · E-Mail events@schmitten.at
