Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten, Kirchberg, Austria by marketing deluxe

022015

Dear valued guests, The name Rosengarten is often associated with wonder and delight because it is a place where everything revolves around inspiring cuisine – as well as countless festivals and sporting events. In this breathtaking part of the Kitzbühel Alps, there is always something to do and enjoy in relaxed surroundings. Perhaps reading these words whets your appetite for your next stay with us – we would love to see you again! Or maybe

PLACES TO BE … it is your first trip to this beautiful region; does a skiing holiday or gourmet trip take your fancy? What about a romantic, cosy weekend for two in the snowy mountains around Kirchberg? Do you envision long walks in the crisp snow or a convivial short break with friends? The coming weeks and months are full of special events that we want to share with you in our Rosengarten News. Join us in looking forward to a great time!

05/12/2015 Party time with friends

04 – 25/12/2015 Advent in Kitzbühel | Christmas market

10 – 13/12/2015 BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon in PillerseeTal

01/01/2016 62nd Great New Year’s Day Fireworks & Ski Show

14 – 17/01/2016 14th Valartis Bank Snow Polo World Cup

19 – 24/01/2016 76th Hahnenkamm Week

21/01/2016 FIS Night Slalom in Westendorf

24 – 27/01/2016 Culinary side glances & the ideal couple

13 – 14/02/2016 International Tyrolean Koasalauf in St Johann

06 – 09/03/2016 Your hosts, Sandra Kobald & Simon Taxacher

Red & white in the snow – winemakers, cooks & connoisseurs

IT’S PARTY TIME AGAIN! Here at the Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten we traditionally get the winter season off to an indulgent start with our Party Time with Friends event in early December. This legendary get-together offers guests a rare insight into 4 toque cuisine as awarded by Gault Millau, with the opportunity to peek over the shoulders of Simon Taxacher’s team as they work. In addition, our international gourmet market is a showcase for Simon Taxacher’s top suppliers, with exquisite products available to taste.

PARTY TIME WITH FRIENDS // Friday 4 Dec: • One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines, aperitif & coffee // Saturday 5 Dec 1-6pm:

International gourmet market • Our suppliers present their produce at the Rosengarten market place • Produce tasting from our preferred suppliers • Musical accompaniment • St Nicholas joins us with his devilish helper, the Krampus!

4 – 6 Dec 2015 // 2 nights incl gourmet breakfast // International gourmet market at the Rosengarten market place // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines, aperitif & coffee Price €495 excl local tax LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE! Extended 2 days until Tuesday 8 Dec: preferred rate €290 for 2 nights incl half board & 2-day ski pass, excl local tax

BEST FOR SKI & WINTERSPORTS

LOCATION // 500m to the 10-seater Maierlbahn gondola // 1.5km to the 8-seater Pengelstein gondola // 2km to the 8-seater Ki-West gondola with connection to Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental // 4km to the Fleckalmbahn cable car station // VIP shuttle service to lift stations

KITZBÜHEL/KIRCHBERG SKI AREA

// 170km of slopes // 51 lifts // 59 huts // 2,004m max altitude // Guaranteed snow from December until April The Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski area includes the municipalities of Kirchberg/Aschau and Kitzbühel as well as Resterhöhe by the Thurn Pass. Challenging slopes like the legendary ‘Streif’ captivate avid skiers and snowboarders, while the flatter terrain provides the perfect environment for aspiring winter athletes and returners. In the dark, the floodlit piste at Gaisberg beckons skiers and tobogganists for an extraordinary experience under a star-lit sky. Away from the slopes, the Kitzbühel Alps offer a comprehensive sports programme with access to a 600km cross-country skiing network, winter hiking and ski touring as well as ice climbing, taster biathlons and more. For a leisurely end to the day, you can’t beat a romantic sleigh ride through fresh snow to one of the region’s traditional mountain huts.

SKIWELT WILDER KAISER-BRIXENTAL // 280km of slopes // 90 lifts // 77 huts // 1,864m max altitude // Austria’s largest interconnected ski area

Bordering onto the Kitzbühel/Kirchberg ski resort, SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental is a truly impressive ski area. As well as being vast, several renowned test portals have awarded it the status of ‘world’s best ski resort’. Kirchberg/Aschau’s Ki-West lift leads directly to Westendorf. Other attractions include the enchanting Alpeniglu ice and snow village in Hochbrixen and a wealth of spectacular events.

SKI & FUN PACKAGES 4 – 20 Dec 2015 & 3 Jan – 28 Mar 2016

7 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 6 // 7 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 6-day ski pass

4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 3

Arrive 10/01, 24/01, 13/03/2016 // 4 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 4-day ski pass

Price from €1,195 pp excl local tax Price from €637 pp excl local tax 6 NIGHTS @ PREFERRED RATE // 6 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 5-day ski pass Price from €1,037 pp excl local tax

4 NIGHTS @ PREFERRED RATE // 4 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 3-day ski pass Price from €710 pp excl local tax

5 NIGHTS @ PREFERRED RATE

3 NIGHTS @ PREFERRED RATE

// 5 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 4-day ski pass

// 3 nights in a comfort double room incl half board // Kitzbühel 2-day ski pass

Price from €875 pp excl local tax

Price from €543 pp excl local tax

HAHNENKAMM WEEK 2016 VIP PACKAGE FOR THE 76TH HAHNENKAMM SKI RACES Mattias Hargin (SWE) in the slalom, Dominik Paris (ITA) in the super-G, Alexis Pinturault (FRA) in the combined and Kjetil Jansrud (NOR) in the downhill – these were the skiers who came out on top at the 75th edition of the legendary races in Kitzbühel. Can we hope for another Austrian winner in January? For fans looking to experience the spectacle live from 21st to 24th January 2016, we are offering a limited VIP Hahnenkamm package: view all the action from the VIP stand and enjoy the finer things in life here at the Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten, away from the hustle and bustle of nearby Kitzbühel.

Slalom World Champion Kalle Palander (left) with Simon Taxacher

HAHNENKAMM ARRANGEMENT 21 – 24 Jan 2016 (Thursday to Sunday) // 3 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // 3-day ticket for VIP tribune or VIP zone at the Hahnenkamm races // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher // Train station return transfer & return train ticket to Kitzbühel Price €1,358 pp or €1,038 pp excl local tax

ADVENT – CHRISTMAS

KITZBÜHEL ADVENT. CHRISTMAS MARKET. Advent in Kitzbühel is magical. Tradition and heritage combine with international style during the festive season, whether it’s in Kitzbühel, at the foot of the Hahnenkamm, in Reith or in Jochberg.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS. CHRISTMAS EVE.

A very private Christmas party in festive surroundings.

4 nights @ preferred rate 22 – 26 Dec 2015

CULINARY ADVENT 4 – 24 Dec 2015

// 2 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // Punch & Christmas cookies on arrival // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines // One 5-course dinner at Rosengarten Light // Visit to Kitzbühel Christmas market Price from €470 pp excl local tax

// 4 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // Punch & Christmas cookies on arrival // Festive 7-course gala dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher // Three 5-course dinners at Rosengarten Light // A Rosengarten Christmas present // Christmas Eve: 6-7pm Champagne welcome, canapés and Alpine music // Christmas Day: Afternoon tea in the lounge with fireplace and Christmas music // Return transfer to Christmas shopping in Kitzbühel Price from €889 pp excl local tax Surcharge 3-day ski pass €142 pp PLEASE NOTE: during the festive season, table reservations are essential at Restaurant Simon Taxacher. To avoid disappointment we recommend booking your table at the time of making your room reservation.

NEW YEAR’S EVE

SEE THE OLD YEAR OUT. NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA. Simon Taxacher invites you to see in the New Year in style. New Year’s Eve 2015 will be a celebration of delights. Exquisite delectations in a sophisticated atmosphere, first-class vintages and the effervescent thrill of the best Champagne. Allow us to bewitch you! SEE IN THE YEAR 2016 AT THE RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX ROSENGARTEN’S NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA WITH CULINARY CREATIONS BY AWARDWINNING CHEF SIMON TAXACHER. Join us on an unforgettable gourmet journey that begins with oysters and canapés during our elegant Champagne reception at the piano bar. The subsequent 5-course gala dinner offers unexpected and extraordinary culinary experiences to the accompaniment of beautiful music. After dinner, it’s time to hit the dance floor, and as the cry of ‘Everyone waltz!’ is heard at midnight, we let the corks pop to the glow of fireworks. However, the adventure of delights at the Rosengarten is far from over. The midnight buffet offers lobster, cheeses and many more treats. As this unforgettable night comes to an end and you make your way home, happy and with many memories to cherish, we at the Rosengarten start the New Year filled with pride and the satisfaction of a job well done.

NEW YEAR’S EVE PROGRAMME 7pm // Champagne reception // Oysters & canapés // Live music 8pm // 5-course gala dinner incl amuse bouche & corresponding wines // Petits fours From 11pm // Party & dancing to live music Midnight // An esteemed Austrian tradition – the Vienna Waltz! // Fireworks 0.15am // 2016 welcome buffet: lobster, cheeses, roast beef & specials New Years’s Eve gala €369 pp excl accommodation Dress code: elegant

NEW YEAR’S EVE @ ROSENGARTEN 26 Dec 2015 – 2 Jan 2016 // 7 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // New Year’s Eve gala at Restaurant Simon Taxacher // Six 5-course dinners at Rosengarten Light // Transfer to Kitzbühel for the New Year’s Concert on 1 January Price from €1,804 pp excl local tax

GOURMET @ ROSENGARTEN

// LES GRANDES TABLES DU MONDE // GAULT MILLAU – 4 toques, 19 points // A LA CARTE – 5 stars // FALSTAFF RESTAURANT GUIDE – 4 forks // DER GROSSE RESTAURANT & HOTEL GUIDE – Chef of the Year 2014 // BUSCHE SCHLEMMER ATLAS – 5 spoons // DER FEINSCHMECKER – Chef of the Month February 2013 // TROPHEE GOURMET A LA CARTE – Creative Kitchen 2012 2 MICHELIN STARS awarded in 2009 when he was just 33; the first and only restaurant in Tyrol ever to be bestowed with this distinction

4 TOQUES GOURMET TASTER NIGHT 4 – 24 Dec 2015, 3 – 20 Jan, 24 Jan – 28 Mar 2016 // 1 night in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines Price from €343* pp excl local tax *Weekend supplement applies to Thursday, Friday & Saturday arrivals – €20 pp per night

GOURMET DAYS 4 – 24 Dec 2015, 3 – 20 Jan, 24 Jan – 28 Mar 2016 // 2 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines Price from €443* pp excl local tax *Weekend supplement applies to Thursday, Friday & Saturday arrivals – €20 pp per night

OPENING TIMES RESTAURANT SIMON TAXACHER Orders taken from 7pm, last orders 8.45pm. Closed Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Open for lunch Saturdays & Sundays, last orders 1pm. Booking essential!

COOKING IS THE NEW ROCK & ROLL

COOKERY CLASSES WITH TOP CHEFS. The Rosengarten’s top floor houses an inspiring bulthaup cooking school equipped with Gaggenau appliances. Here we offer cookery experiences with a capital enjoyment factor in stylish atmosphere. The focus is on the joy of and passion for cooking and learning, sharing experiences and swapping tasting notes.

LIFELONG LEARNING – AS VITAL IN THE KITCHEN AS IN LIFE… Cookery courses in the bulthaup cookery school // Meet & greet with Simon Taxacher // Welcome drink & introduction // Cookery course with top chefs from 10am-3pm // Soft drinks, recipes & apron // 5-course lunch with corresponding wines // Afterwards we’ll be sharing our thoughts and ideas about everything we’ve learnt Price €370 pp €219 for accompanying guests incl a 5-course lunch at the cookery school with corresponding wines, excl the cookery course Cookery course incl accommodation Cookery course incl one night in a comfort double room €450 pp, for accompanying guests €299 without cookery course, excl local tax

RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX @ ROSENGARTEN 4 – 24 Dec 2015, 3 – 20 Jan, 24 Jan – 28 Mar 2016 // 3 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // A warm Relais & Châteaux welcome // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher // One 5-course dinner at Rosengarten Light // One spa treatment of choice (50mins) Price from €615 pp excl local tax

Cookery classes will be held on Sunday 14 Feb & Sunday 6 Mar 2016

A cookery c lass makes a ver y special gift!

BISTRO RESTAURANT ROSENGARTEN LIGHT A BRIXENTALER KochArt Partner

TASTY, ORGANIC AND GENUINELY DOWN TO EARTH –

these characteristics are the DNA of the bistro restaurant Rosengarten Light at Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten near Kitzbühel. Enjoy just a quick snack with some friends, an easy lunch on the sun terrace, or an informal dinner – this is casual culinary diversity at its best.

The sommelier’s personal recommendations can always be relied on for just the right tipple, his much sought-after tips include emerging wineries, new topquality wines and rare treasures. Just like Simon Taxacher’s Limited Editions...

The Rosengarten Light is where you’ll find masterfully made Austrian and Alpine dishes, with produce sourced in Austria, Italy and France. Start the delights with homemade bread and delicious Alpine butter. Finest prosciutto is freshly sliced on an original Berkel meat slicer and served with salted butter…, the culinary discovery tour continues with the finest that nature and the season have to offer. The menu also features popular year-round classics such as fondue, whilst scrumptious puddings and glorious cheeses provide luscious finishing touches. OPENING TIMES ROSENGARTEN LIGHT Open daily for lunch and dinner: lunch from 12 noon, last orders 2pm – dinner from 6pm, last orders 9.30pm. Snack menu available from 2pm – 6pm and from 9.30 – 11pm. Reservations recommended.

THE ROSENGARTEN SPA

THE PINNACLE OF RELAXATION

STEP INTO OUR HIDEAWAY AND ENJOY...

A source of wellbeing, the charming Rosengarten SPA is a magical place where relaxation and tranquillity await. Our rituals take you on a journey to a new world of energy where every facial and body treatment is a true feast for the senses. Our SPA offers a discriminating range of treatments based on the comfort zone Italian lifestyle brand. The invigorating effect and extraordinary results of our treatments will delight you.

// SPA reception // Finnish sauna // Marble steam room // Relaxation area with waterbeds & fireplace // Treatment rooms for cosmetics, massages & body treatments // 6 Emotion SPA // Rosen Private SPA Suite // Tea bar

SPA À DEUX 4 – 24 Dec 2015, 3 – 20 Jan, 24 Jan – 28 Mar 2016

// 3 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // For him: 1 sport massage or massage mix (80mins), 1 face treatment short (55mins) // For her: 1 aromasoul treatment (75mins), 1 face treatment (55mins)

// 2 nights in a suite incl gourmet breakfast // One 6-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with corresponding wines // One butler room breakfast: the ‘Rosengarten Butler’ arrives inaudibly in your suite or – for even more comfort – by your bedside. Let us surprise you with a breakfast experience with a difference – stunning vistas of the Kitzbühel Alps included! // SPA à deux in the Rosen Private SPA Suite: full body exfoliation, tranquillity bath & relaxing massage, accompanied by three culinary greetings – lovingly prepared in the Rosengarten kitchens

Price from €480* pp excl local tax

Price from €774* pp excl local tax

*Weekend supplement applies to Thursday, Friday & Saturday arrivals – €20 pp per night

TRANQUILLITY FOR TWO 4 – 24 Dec 2015, 3 – 20 Jan, 24 Jan – 28 Mar 2016

LIVE @ ROSENGARTEN

RATES WINTER 2015/2016 24/12/2015 – 03/01/2016 20 – 24/01/2016

29/01 – 06/03/2016

04 – 24/12/2015 03 – 20/01/2016 24 – 29/01/2016 06 – 28/03/2016

SUN – THUR THUR – SUN SUN – THUR THUR – SUN

Comfort double room

Superior double room

Junior suite

Suite

Deluxe suite*

Comfort double room for single occupancy

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165

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210

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165

185

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230

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All rates are in Euro per person per night excl local tax of €2 per adult (over 16 years).

VIP welcome & additional services apply

ROOMS // 26 rooms & suites with shower or bath, separate toilet // Hairdryer // Cosmetics mirror // Satellite TV with radio // Telephone // Balcony // Free Wi-Fi // Safe // Minibar // Espresso machine

SERVICES // Welcome gift // Individual à la carte and buffet gourmet breakfast // Use of the Rosengarten SPA // Daily international newspapers // Bathrobe & slippers // Scheduled shuttle service to cable cars & lifts

BOOKING INFORMATION // Single occupancy available on request // Check-in from 2pm on day of arrival, check out by 11am on day of departure // Smoking is only permitted in our Cigar Lounge // Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to use the Rosengarten SPA // We regret that we are unable to allow pets

TOP LEVEL BUSINESS MEETINGS Our 4th floor studio is an ideal space for meetings and offers complete privacy as well as dedicated, discreet service. Picture windows, a superb conference table and comfortable leather club chairs provide a sophisticated environment for creativity and decisionmaking. The studio is equipped with blackout curtains, screen, projector & Wi-Fi. Simon Taxacher & his team look after your culinary needs.

CULINARY SIDE GLANCES & THE IDEAL COUPLE 24 – 27 Jan 2016 // 3 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // Sunday: one 8-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with Rochelt Schnapps accompaniment presented by Alexander Rainer, incl aperitif, water & coffee // Monday: one 6-course dinner by Chef Christian Bau, holder of 3 Michelin stars, with German Mosel wine pairing, incl aperitif, water & coffee // Tuesday: rustic evening with Tyrolean delicacies at Rosengarten Light Price €789 pp excl local tax Incl 2-day ski pass €874 pp excl local tax

RED & WHITE IN THE SNOW – WINEMAKERS, COOKS & CONNOISSEURS 06 – 09 Mar 2016 // 3 nights in a comfort double room incl gourmet breakfast // Sunday: guests arrive Evening: • Kitchen Party with Simon Taxacher and his team • Winemakers’ party with wines from their wineries • Live music // Monday • Gourmet breakfast • 11am: fun in the snow on the Gaisberg with culinary delicacies – shuttle service from the hotel • 6pm: awards ceremony • One 5-course gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon Taxacher with wine pairing from the Rosengarten’s own list • The evening ends at the bar: chat with winemakers and guests, Schnapps presentation // Tuesday • Gourmet breakfast • Free time until 3pm: guided skiing & tobogganing • 3pm: après ski on the Maierl Alm • 7pm: leave for the Ruetzenalm – good food and great fun with Tyrolean cuisine, traditional music and the winemakers’ wines Price per winemaker bringing their wines for Sunday and Tuesday night €535 excl local tax Price €625 pp excl local tax © Fotowerk Nusser Aichner

GOURMET DELIGHTS O N BOARD THE MS EUROPA

GOURMET DELIGHTS ON BOARD THE MS EUROPA In June, more than 30 top chefs gathered to mark Europa’s Best 2015 on board the MS Europa in Antwerp. Alongside 10 renowned chefs, 20 winemakers, chocolatiers, pastry chefs and cheese makers transformed the ship’s Lido deck into a mile of gourmet delights with over 20 stars to its name. Austria was represented by Kirchberg native and award-winning Simon Taxacher, who treated guests to veal cheeks and the first Tyrolean chanterelles of the season. This was the 11th time that MS Europa’s Head Chef Thorsten Gillert invited the gourmet elite on board the luxury Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship for the annual event.

SUMMER, SUN AND CHAR TARTARE

Lovers of the gourmet life don’t just sit back and relax, they like to drive, chip and putt too. This was again in evidence this year at Simon Taxacher’s golf tournaments, the Rosengarten Gourmet Golf Trophy 2015 and the ROSENGARTEN INTERNATIONAL OPEN at the Kitzbüheler Alpen Westendorf golf club. After a successful round in Westendorf, it was off to Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten’s legendary Kitchen Party.

GUEST PERFORMANCES / GUEST SPOTS BEWITCHING CUISINE AT SCHLOSS BERG 10 years, 3 stars – a good reason to celebrate, according to Christian Bau. And that’s exactly what he did. In July, more than 360 guests took part in a lavish celebration in the gardens of Victor’s Residenz-Hotel Schloss Berg in Nennig to honour the star chef who – like Simon Taxacher – is a member of the Les Grandes Tables du Monde association. Partners and top chefs followed Bau’s lead and created an unforgettable menu for the guests. Austria’s award-winning Simon Taxacher was joined by Juan Amador, Daniel Achilles, Jacob Jan Boerma, Sven Elverfeld, Jan Hartwig, Daniel Schimkowitsch, Harald Wohlfahrt, Wolfgang Otto, Markus Molitor, Nik Weis and Franz Keller to make the celebration extra special.

A SUMMER NIGHT ON LAKE WÖRTH Simon Taxacher and Hubert Wallner are not just two of the best chefs in Austria. Their careers and passion have resulted in a long-lasting friendship. Back in July, Taxacher was invited to be guest chef at the See Restaurant Saag on Lake Wörth, which provided the perfect ingredients for an incredible gourmet experience. The two artisans teamed up to serve their guests a menu for this midsummer night’s dream: organic goose liver | pigeon à l’étouffée | medlars followed by Jerusalem artichoke | sour pears | chicory & ox rib | calf’s head | nasturtium | violet mustard & apricot | Augsdorf sheep’s cheese | verbena & Iberico ham | heritage root vegetables | buckwheat & medlar kernel ice cream | apple compote & blackberries | tarragon | sweetcorn. © Jennifer Weyland

A TASTE OF RELAIS & CHÂTEAUX Little tuna from the Basque Country, fresh Tunisian almonds, Sardinian bread, aubergines & lemon zest – Kitzbühel mountain stream trout, fermented ribwort plantain & morels – Gambero rosso prawn, quinoa with pomegranate, melon, samphire, tarragon & peppermint – breast of Challans duck with tonka beans and hibiscus, liver, semolina slice & cherries in port – Mangalitzsa pork from our Alpine pastures, heritage beetroot & buckwheat – green rhubarb, woodruff & white chocolate. Accompanied by a fine selection of wines, the Taste of Relais & Châteaux event hosted by top chefs Reto Lampart and Simon Taxacher in Hägendorf back in July was a real culinary firework display. © Reto Lampart (2)

HUBERT WALLNER Gault Millau: 3 toques, 17 points | À la Carte: 4 stars, 91 points NORBERT NIEDERKOFLER Gault Millau: 4 toques, 19 points | Michelin: 2 stars KONSTANTIN FILIPPOU Gault Millau: 3 toques, 18 points | À la Carte: 4 stars, 93 points | Michelin: 1 star

THORSTEN PROBOST Gault Millau: 3 toques, 18 points | À la Carte: 5 stars, 97 points | Michelin: 1 star

SIMON TAXACHER Gault Millau: 4 toques, 19 points | À la Carte: 5 stars, 99 points | Michelin: 2 stars aged 33 yrs

RALF BERENDSEN Gault Millau: 2 toques, 16 points | Michelin: 1 star

KIRCHBERG: A HOTSPOT ON THE CULINARY MAP 2015 is the year of the first KULINARTIKA in Kirchberg, Tyrol: its very own culinary showcase, which is attracting attention from far beyond the region. The event’s patron is Austria’s award-winning chef Simon Taxacher. A native of Kirchberg, he joined forces with the Kitzbühel Alps and Brixental tourism association as well as 35 local businesses to create a 4-day festival of only the best regional food – from Tyrolean delicacies and rural dishes to award-winning haute cuisine. This is what separates ‘Simon Taxacher KULINARTIKA’ from other gourmet festivals. There is so much to see over the course of the event, including a gourmet food market, tastings of local delicacies, cooking demonstrations, mountain gastronomy and Kirchberg’s Sonnbergmeile Festival. Among the highlights of the extremely varied programme are the gourmet dinners cooked by Simon Taxacher’s guest chefs. The opening night is one to really get your mouth watering, with Konstantin Alexander Filippou (Restaurant Konstantin Filippou, Vienna), Norbert Niederkofler (Restaurant St Hubertus, Relais & Châteaux Rosa Alpina, St Kassian, South Tyrol), Ralf Berendsen (Restaurant La Source, Relais & Châteaux La Butte aux Bois, Lanaken, Flanders, Belgium), Hubert Wallner (See Restaurant Saag, Techelsberg, Carinthia) and Thorsten Probost (Restaurant Griggeler Stuba, Burg Vital Resort, Lech, Vorarlberg). The grand total for Simon Taxacher: 7 Michelin stars, 19 Gault Millau toques, 474 À la Carte points, and a promise for the coming years.

SUMMER 2016 PREVIEW 3rd ROSENGARTEN GOURMET GOLF TROPHY 28/05/2016 3rd ROSENGARTEN INTERNATIONAL GOLF OPEN 27/08/2016 2nd SIMON TAXACHER KULINARTIKA 29/09 – 03/10/2016

The next instalment takes place in autumn 2016.

Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten Aschauerstrasse 46 . 6365 Kirchberg . Tyrol . Austria T +43 5357 4201 . F +43 5357 4201 50 . welcome@rosengarten-taxacher.com rosengarten-taxacher.com

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