Truffle Festival Graz

Every year in autumn, Graz highlights a special treasure: the truffle. During this time, selected partner businesses dedicate themselves to culinary creations featuring truffles from various regions. The black Graz truffle, which belongs to the family of Burgundy truffles, is, of course, also included. A special connection is created through the interplay of truffles and Styrian wine. This wine harmonizes particularly well with the earthy aroma of the truffle and is awarded annually during the festival. The city of enjoyment demonstrates how versatile the noble tuber is interpreted in the kitchens of the city and how beautifully it can be combined with regional ingredients.

In the Paradeishof, an international meeting point for truffle enthusiasts is created. Exhibitors from various regions of Italy, Croatia, and Styria present exquisite specialties, accompanied by wines that perfectly highlight the flavor of the truffle. The courtyard of the department store Kastner & Öhler thus becomes a place of exchange for a few days, where producers can engage directly with visitors and provide insights into the origin, processing, and unique features of their truffle products.

For those who want to get closer to the source, they can accompany truffle hunters into the Leechwald. Trained truffle dogs demonstrate how the underground-growing fungi are found, while the walk offers exciting insights into the ecosystem of the city forest. To conclude, a small tasting awaits for home.

Thus, the truffle in Graz becomes an experience that extends far beyond the kitchen.