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Cuisine & enjoyment – regional variety in the Gail Valley

Holidays are also a matter of taste: Carinthian specialities, regional products and authentic flavour experiences make your time-out in the Gail Valley something special. Whether in the farm shop or in the in-house restaurant – everywhere you can expect genuine, regionally rooted quality you can taste. Our restaurant was named district winner of Hermagor in the 2025 Wirtshauswahl (inn awards) and is thus one of the most popular culinary addresses in the entire Gail Valley.

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Why the nawu apartments are the perfect place for cuisine & enjoyment

Regional & fresh

Regional & fresh

Products from the Gail Valley and the Alpe-Adria region

Breakfast & 3-course evening menu

Breakfast & 3-course evening menu

nawu half-board at selected times (breakfast & a 3-course set menu)

Carinthian cuisine

Carinthian cuisine

Kasnudeln, Gailtaler Speck (bacon) & regional specialities

Culinary variety

Culinary variety

Inns, huts & fine restaurants

Enjoyment & offers in the region

Enjoyment in the Gail Valley means more than good food – it’s a piece of culture. From the slow-food idea to the proximity to Italy and Slovenia, variety shapes the cuisine. Guests can get to know regional producers and enjoy culinary experiences up close. The award-winning restaurant of the nawu apartments perfectly complements the culinary offering and stands for authentic enjoyment from Carinthia.

  • Visits to farmers’ markets & farm shops in the Gail Valley
  • Gailtaler Speck & cheese tastings
  • Culinary hikes & themed trails
  • Slow Food Travel offers in the Alpe-Adria region
  • Wine & beer tastings in the region
    Gourmet evenings in rustic huts & restaurants

Apartments & amenities for connoisseurs

In our holiday apartments too, cuisine takes centre stage: you can cook for yourself, use regional products and at the same time enjoy the benefits of modern accommodation. So every day becomes a moment of enjoyment. Whether breakfast with crusty bread rolls from the service, a dinner with ingredients from the farm shop or a glass of wine on the balcony – enjoyment accompanies you throughout the holiday. This combines independence and quality in a particularly harmonious way.

Highlights for food lovers

  • Fully equipped kitchen with oven & dishwasher
  • Bread-roll service & farm shop with regional products
  • Balcony or terrace for meals outdoors
  • Spacious apartments with room for eating together
  • Recommendations for restaurants & markets in the surrounding area
  • Our own award-winning restaurant in the house – district winner Hermagor 2025

Authentic products from the region

Tips on Slow Food Travel & culinary events

Proximity to Italy & Slovenia for culinary excursions

nawu half-board at selected times (breakfast & a 3-course evening menu)

  • We visited in the evening and were thrilled. Great and friendly service, excellent food at very reasonable prices. And on top of that, a wonderful view of the mountains.

    (Google Review, Dirk K.)

Common questions about a culinary holiday at the nawu apartments

Many guests want to know in advance which culinary offers await them in the Gail Valley. Here we provide answers that whet your appetite and give an overview of specialities, shopping options and excursion tips. So you can plan your stay even better and look forward to culinary highlights before you even arrive.

Especially well known are Carinthian Kasnudeln, Gailtaler Speck, regional cheese varieties and traditional sweet dishes. These specialities reflect the variety of Alpe-Adria cuisine and are available in inns, at farmers’ markets and directly from producers. Many guests appreciate the authenticity and the chance to try typical dishes fresh on site.

Yes, besides our farm shop you’ll find farmers’ markets and direct marketers in the surrounding area. There you can buy fresh products such as cheese, sausage, vegetables or honey and prepare them yourself in the apartment. Particularly recommended are the weekly markets in Hermagor, where you’ll find a large selection of regional specialities and hand-crafted products.

Popular are gourmet hikes, visits to Slow Food producers as well as excursions to Italy or Slovenia, where Mediterranean influences enrich the cuisine. A drive along the Gail Valley gourmet tour with stops at bacon and cheese producers is also worthwhile. This variety makes the Gail Valley culinarily unique and combines tradition with modern ideas of enjoyment.

Yes, all apartments have a fully equipped kitchen. With an oven, dishwasher and plenty of cooking utensils, you can freshly prepare regional ingredients and make your favourite dishes. Thanks to the proximity to farm shops and markets, you have access to fresh food at any time, so you can cook healthily and with variety even on holiday.

At selected times we offer our nawu half-board – with an enjoyable breakfast and a relaxed 3-course evening menu. We’re happy to let you know when you inquire whether half-board is available for your travel dates.

Your break in Carinthia awaits you

We are a family-run establishment on the southern side of the Alps and place great importance on personal service. Whether you are planning a summer by the lake, a winter in the snow, or a short break in between, send us your request and secure your desired accommodation.

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312 Reviews

  • Sandra Fischer

    Review by Sandra Fischer

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    Sehr freundliche Besitzer und Personal. Super schönes Hotel und sehr gepflegt. Hier wird man mit Herzlichkeit empfangen. Sehr schöne Gegend und man hat das Gefühl angekommen zu sein.❤️❤️❤️

  • Jennifer Rohdenburg

    Review by Jennifer Rohdenburg

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    Wie immer wunderbar! Das gesamte Team ist herzlich und freundlich. Wir waren das 2. Jahr im Folge dort und werden definitiv wiederkommen. Appartements großzügig, modern und individuell. Hunde sehr willkommen. Das Essen im Restaurant ist wirklich Spitzenklasse! Pool innen und aussen sauber und einl...
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  • Eugenia

    Review by Eugenia

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    vor 2 Monaten

    Wir haben für eine Woche gebucht und spontan verlängert :-) Kinderspielplatz innen wie außen, Fahrgeräte, in und außen Pool, traumhafte Aussicht, top ausgestattete Apartments, sehr liebe und zuvorkommende Besitzer/Personal, ein Restaurant mit einem mega, super leckerem Essen! Wir haben unseren ...
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