Völser Kuchlkastl

In 1978, a young innkeeper from Völs had the idea of launching the “Gastronomic October” together with fellow restaurateurs. This was the birth of the Völser Kuchlkastl, which extended the season of the local eateries into October.
Both locals and guests immediately embraced this culinary event – giving the chefs the confidence to continue.
They leafed through old cookbooks to rediscover long-forgotten recipes and used them to create new, modern dishes. This is how Brennsuppe, buckwheat noodles and mutton became socially acceptable again.
With their Kuchlkastl, the innkeepers of Völs focused on the harmonious combination of delicious food and fine wines. And the longer season was a delight not only for them, but also for visitors who were able to enjoy these special delicacies.

… the first inn in Völs am Schlern was built in the 14th century?
Around 1300, the records of Völs mention a certain Erhard Tabernarius as the owner of an inn.
In 1593, the inn was officially documented for the first time. It catered to travellers and offered stabling for horses as well as horseshoes and nails for shoeing. This “Wirtshaus an den Porten” still exists today: the Hotel Rose-Wenzer at the Kirchplatz, church square.

… the Gumphof winery in Völs is among the best in Italy?
With the coveted tre bicchieri – three glasses – the testers of the Gambero Rosso elevated the Pinot Blanc Praesulis 2014 to the wine Olympus.

… the tourism success story of Völs am Schlern officially began in 1903?
That year, the hay bath was opened and the beautification association founded. Yet the farming village at the foot of the imposing Schlern had already been known more than 150 years earlier – as an “attractive and healthy place with healing waters and good accommodation” (Handbook for Travellers, 1838).

A new year brings a new menu. All dishes that the participating restaurants have included in their Kuchlkastl menu this year can be found in the menu available for download here.

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