Graz Truffle Festival

Every year in autumn, Graz brings a special treasure into the spotlight: the truffle. During this time, selected partner businesses dedicate themselves to culinary creations with truffles from different regions of origin. Of course, the black Graz truffle—which comes from the family of Burgundy truffles—must not be missed here.

A special connection is created in the interplay of truffle and Styrian wine. This harmonizes particularly well with the earthy aroma of the truffle and is awarded annually during the festival.  The culinary capital shows how diverse the noble tuber is interpreted in the kitchens of the city and how exquisitely it can be combined with regional ingredients.
In the Paradeishof, an international meeting point for truffle fans is being created. Exhibitors from various regions of Italy, Croatia, and Styria present exquisite specialties, accompanied by wines that ideally highlight the taste of the truffles. The courtyard of the department store Kastner & Öhler thus becomes a place of exchange for a few days, where producers engage directly with visitors and provide insights into the origin, processing, and particularities of the respective truffle products.

And for those who wish to get closer to the origin, they can accompany the truffle hunters into the Leechwald. Trained truffle dogs show how the underground-growing fungi are found, while the walk offers exciting insights into the ecosystem of the city forest. Thus, the truffle in Graz becomes an experience that goes far beyond the kitchen.