Nassfeld lies in the heart of the Gailtal Valley, an region in the south of Carinthia with a long and proud tradition of excellent food. Two delicacies visitors should definitely try are the Gailtaler Speck (dried bacon) and the Gailtaler Almkäse (cheese).

Nassfeld's location on the border to Italy means that its local cuisine is a fascinating fusion of Austrian dishes (for example, "Kasnudeln" from Carinthia) and Italian specialties.

This “being at home“ between the Alps and Adriatic Sea can also be felt and tasted in the Gailtal Valley. Sissy Sonnleitner, for example, is one of Carinthia’s best chefs and is renowned for her culinary balancing act, drawing skilfully on the unlimited resources of the local food basket the border triangle region has to offer. The region’s abundance is also highlighted by the Biedermeier Schlössl Lerchenhof which invites to specialities like hay or vine bacon. Up to 40 different types of Carinthian pasta can be enjoyed at the Grünwald Inn. Hermagor is delighted to welcome an extraordinary culinary newcomer. Manuel Ressi, one of Austria’s best chefs, surprises with a skilful combination of tradition and innovation at the Bärenwirt Inn. Regional products as souvenir? No problem! Just visit the producers directly, go to the Farmers‘ Market or Herwig Ertl’s Fine Food Store in Kötschach-Mauthen. Enjoy!