“Medicinal herbs
are for me like a smile
of the Creator.
Hermann-Josef Weidinger
1918-2004
#Forest Flavour Weeks 2026
30.05.-05.07.2026
Green, resinous summer greetings
resinous forest aromas and delicate herbs and flowers from mountain meadows blend with the fresh lightness of Trentino-South Tyrolean cuisine. During our walks through forests and clearings, we engage in what we call "natural forest and meadow shopping" – gathering young shoots, wild herbs, berries, and aromatic plants.
In the kitchen, these healthy natural treasures – rich in minerals, vitamins, and bitter compounds – are transformed with creativity and versatility: served raw, cooked, stewed, fermented, or made into fragrant pestos. Spruce shoots, ground elder, bark lichens (tree lichen), Good King Henry, nettle, wild lettuce, bladder campion, and other wild herbs find their place in antipasti, primi, or secondi. Whether vegetarian or paired with local meat or fish – the forest always leaves its authentic and aromatic mark.
And for those with a sweet tooth, the resinous and aromatic flavors continue to shine: parfaits or creamy desserts with spruce caramel, pollen, or sweet forest mustards elevate refined creations with a truly special touch.
“Südtiroler Gasthaus” Beer: insriGs
To complement our summer dishes, we serve a special beer as part of the “Südtiroler Gasthaus” group: insriGs – a Gose. This traditional beer style from Goslar is a slightly tart ale, brewed with coriander, salt, and a high proportion of wheat malt. The delicate lactic acidity gives it a wonderfully refreshing and smooth character – perfect for warm summer days.
Combine the culinary delights of the early summer with a time out in our historic mountain retreat with our Eat & Sleep offer.
Tel: +39 0463 886 105
Email: info@zumhirschen.com
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“Medicinal herbs
are for me like a smile
of the Creator.
Hermann-Josef Weidinger
1918-2004