Graz Truffles
A culinary treasure from Graz
Graz is the only city in Austria where truffles grow in notable quantities in its forests. Different truffle varieties grow naturally, particularly in the Leechwald forest.
The varieties used in the kitchen include Burgundy or autumn truffles, summer truffles and winter truffles. These underground fungi are found with the help of specially trained truffle dogs.
In autumn, Graz truffles take centre stage at the International Truffle Festival. The truffle market, guided truffle walks and truffle dishes served by partner businesses of GenussHauptstadt Graz bring the theme into the heart of the city.
International Truffle Festival Graz
20 October–1 November 2026
In autumn, Graz truffles take centre stage at the International Truffle Festival. The festival brings together the truffle market, culinary experiences, truffle walks and wine, tracing the story of Graz truffles from the city’s forests to the centre of Graz.
At the Paradeishof, regional and international truffle specialities meet selected wines and culinary offerings. The programme also includes events, tastings and guided truffle walks in the Leechwald forest.
International Truffle Market
Truffle variety in Graz
From 21 to 31 October 2026, the International Truffle Market at the Paradeishof in Graz brings together truffles and specialities from different regions. Alongside Graz truffles, visitors will find fresh truffles and products from Alba, Piedmont, Istria and the Marche region.
The market also features truffle dishes, selected truffle wines and live music. On selected dates, trained truffle dogs demonstrate how these prized fungi are found.
21–31 October 2026 · Paradeishof Graz · 10:30 am–6:30 pm
Closed on 26 October. Extended opening hours apply on selected days.
Beneath the trees of the Leechwald forest grows one of Graz’s quieter culinary treasures.
Graz truffles in the Leechwald
Naturally grown
Graz truffles grow naturally, particularly in the Leechwald forest. Unlike truffles cultivated on specially established plantations, they are not deliberately grown here. Truffle dogs track down the fungi growing underground.
Several varieties of truffle can be found in Graz. Those used in the kitchen include Burgundy or autumn truffles, summer truffles and winter truffles.
Guided truffle hikes
With truffle dogs in the Leechwald
On guided truffle hikes in the Leechwald, trained truffle dogs help track down the fungi growing underground. Along the way, participants also learn about truffles and the forest ecosystem.
The hikes take place as part of the International Truffle Festival 2026 from 20 to 30 October. Afterwards, Graz truffles can be tasted at Purberg im Hilmteichschlössl.
Graz truffles on the plate
A season of fine flavours
During the Graz Truffle Festival, partner restaurants of GenussHauptstadt Graz put truffles on the menu. They serve Graz truffles as well as truffles from Styria, Alba and Istria – from classic dishes to modern interpretations.
Some restaurants pair their truffle dishes with Styrian truffle wines, whose character and aromas complement the flavours of truffles particularly well.
Truffles and wine
Styrian wines as companions
Full-bodied, dry Styrian white wines pair particularly well with Graz truffles. Each year, selected Styrian truffle wines are awarded for their character and aromas, which complement the complex flavours of truffles particularly well.
The award-winning wines are presented at the International Truffle Market in Graz and accompany selected truffle dishes at partner restaurants of Capital of Delight Graz.
Truffle meets gin
Trüffelo from Feldkirchen bei Graz
Trüffelo Gin from Feldkirchen bei
Graz combines fresh orange aromas with the distinctive flavour of truffle. Produced to organic standards, the gin has also received international awards.
This regional product shows how truffles in the Graz Region inspire creations beyond classic truffle dishes.
Frequently asked questions about Graz truffles
Truffles grow in the city forests of Graz, particularly in the Leechwald forest. Graz is the only city in Austria where truffles grow in notable quantities in its forests.
Several varieties of truffle grow in the forests of Graz. Those used in the kitchen include Burgundy or autumn truffles, summer truffles and winter truffles.
On guided truffle hikes in the Leechwald, specially trained truffle dogs lead the search. Along the way, participants also learn about truffles and the forest ecosystem.
The International Truffle Festival Graz 2026 takes place from 20 October to 1 November 2026.
The International Truffle Market in Graz takes place from 21 to 31 October 2026 at the Paradeishof.
