Slow Food at the Hotel Post Lech Arlberg – Food for Change
In the heart of Lech am Arlberg, the tradition-steeped Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, a member of the renowned Relais & Châteaux Association, has been welcoming guests for generations with genuine hospitality, the finest cuisine, and a distinctive atmosphere. Centrally located and nestled in the majestic landscape of the Alps, the hotel unfolds its unmistakeable character: a place where Alpine tradition and cosmopolitan openness merge into a harmonious whole.
The restaurants of the Post are individually designed, characterized by Alpine charm, refined aesthetics, and an eye for detail. Whether in the cozy Stuben, in the fine dining areas, or on the sun terrace with homemade cakes and strudels from the in-house patisserie —guests will always find their personal favourite spot here.
Culinary delights with provenance and attitude
The cuisine at the Hotel Post Lech stands for regionalism, authenticity, and the highest culinary art. Under Executive Chef Michael Volcanjsek, every dish becomes a tribute to nature, craftsmanship, and the diversity of flavours. “My greatest desire is to spoil our guests with high-quality culinary experiences and to always provide fresh, creative dishes,” says Volcanjsek, describing his philosophy.
The hotel's own farm with 25 to 30 Tyrolean stone sheep impressively embodies this attitude. Good things take time to grow and flourish – this is how the Post cuisine creates dishes that are in harmony with the region and respect nature.
Slow Food and Relais & Châteaux - an alliance for the future
The partnership between Relais & Châteaux and the international Slow Food movement brings together two institutions committed to quality, culture, and sustainability. Both share the conviction that true cuisine is not only about culinary enjoyment, but also about taking responsibility: for local producers, for biodiversity, and for the preservation of culinary traditions.
Since 2017, the joint campaign Food for Change has been spreading these values around the world. The Hotel Post Lech Arlberg is part of this network and interprets the culinary future in line with this philosophy: sustainable, plant-based, cosmopolitan, and at the same time deeply rooted in the region.
Plant the Future - a new culinary vision
With its campaign theme “Plant the Future,” Relais & Châteaux is sending a clear message together with Slow Food. The focus is on plant-based cuisine that highlights the diversity of vegetables, legumes, grains, mushrooms, nuts, and fermented foods. This diet reduces the environmental impact, promotes biodiversity, and at the same time opens up new dimensions of culinary creativity.
The cuisine at the “Post” brings out the best of nature while considering the climatic challenges of our time.
Enjoyment at the highest level
Lech is considered the place with the highest density of Gault Millau toques per capita – an environment that further shapes the aspirations of the Post's cuisine. Here, classic Austrian dishes merge with contemporary influences from around the world, without denying the roots of the region. Tradition and innovation go hand in hand, carried by respect, skill, and passion.
The Post's legendary wine cellar is an unparalleled counterpart to its cuisine. Around 14,000 bottles, including rarities and top international vintages, are stored in the historic vaults. The wine list has been recognized 19 times in a row by the renowned Wine Spectator – proof of the care with which every facet of enjoyment is lived here.
A property with an attitude
The Hotel Post Lech Arlberg stands for much more than luxurious comfort and excellent cuisine. It embodies an attitude that combines tradition and modernity, regionality and cosmopolitanism, delight and responsibility.
Participation in the “Slow Food – Food for Change” campaign and the commitment to “Plant the Future” are expressions of this philosophy. Here in Arlberg, you can see how luxury and sustainability, awareness and joie de vivre come together in a unique symbiosis – a pleasure that lasts.
Take a seat at the Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, experience Slow Food at its finest, and experience it for yourself.
