Slow Food at the Hotel Post Lech Arlberg – Food for Change
In the heart of Lech am Arlberg, the tradition-rich Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, a member of the renowned Relais & Châteaux association, has welcomed guests for generations with genuine hospitality, exceptional cuisine and a distinctive atmosphere. Centrally located and surrounded by the majestic Alpine landscape, the hotel reveals its unique character: a place where Alpine tradition and cosmopolitan openness come together in perfect harmony.
The restaurants at the Post each have their own individual character, shaped by Alpine charm, refined aesthetics and an eye for detail. Whether in the cosy traditional dining rooms, the hotel’s culinary spaces or on the sunny terrace with homemade cakes and strudels from the in-house patisserie, guests will always find a favourite place of their own.
Cuisine with a Sense of Place and Purpose
The cuisine at Hotel Post Lech stands for regional roots, authenticity and culinary craftsmanship. Under Head Chef Michael Volcanjsek, the provenance of selected ingredients, skilled craftsmanship and the diversity of flavours play a central role. “My greatest priority is to delight our guests with high-quality culinary experiences and to continuously create fresh and imaginative dishes,” Volcanjsek says of his philosophy.
The Post also has its own farm with around 25 to 30 Tyrolean Stone Sheep, reflecting the hotel’s close connection to the Alpine region and its traditions. In the kitchen, carefully selected produce, craftsmanship and a mindful approach to food come together.
Slow Food and Relais & Châteaux – an Alliance for the Future
The partnership between Relais & Châteaux and the international Slow Food movement brings together two organisations that share a strong interest in food quality, culinary culture and provenance. Their focus includes local producers, biodiversity and the preservation of culinary traditions.
Since 2017, the joint Food for Change campaign has brought greater attention to these themes within international gastronomy. Hotel Post Lech Arlberg is part of this network and incorporates its principles into its own culinary approach – with a stronger focus on plant-based ingredients, produce from the region and the preservation of culinary traditions.
Plant the Future – a New Culinary Vision
With the campaign theme “Plant the Future”, Relais & Châteaux and Slow Food are placing greater emphasis on the diversity of plant-based foods. Vegetables, pulses, grains, mushrooms, nuts and fermented foods offer a wealth of possibilities for varied and creative cuisine.
The kitchen at the “Post” embraces this diversity, combining plant-based ingredients with its own culinary signature and the traditions of the region.
Exceptional Culinary Experiences
Lech is renowned for its high concentration of acclaimed restaurants – a culinary environment that also shapes the cuisine at the Post. Classic Austrian dishes meet contemporary influences from around the world, while never losing sight of the region’s roots. Tradition and new ideas go hand in hand, supported by skill, experience and passion.
A remarkable counterpart to the cuisine is the Post’s legendary wine cellar. Around 14,000 bottles, including rare vintages and outstanding international wines, are stored in its historic vaults. The wine list has been recognised by the renowned Wine Spectator 19 times in succession – a testament to the care and expertise with which wine culture is cultivated at the hotel.
A Hotel with a Clear Philosophy
Hotel Post Lech Arlberg brings together Alpine tradition, contemporary cuisine and personal hospitality. Regional connections, collaboration with producers, the hotel’s own farm and the increased use of plant-based ingredients are all tangible elements of its culinary approach.
Participation in “Slow Food – Food for Change” and engagement with “Plant the Future” complement this approach. In this way, the Post combines its long-established culinary traditions with new ideas – always with the aim of bringing provenance, craftsmanship and enjoyment together.
Take a seat at Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, discover the distinctive culinary signature of the Post and experience it for yourself.
