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🍺🚴‍♀️It's getting warmer, people go on bike tours, and when you stop at a restaurant or Biergarten, you might enjoy a Radler. A Radler (short from Radlermaß, meaning cyclist liter) is a mixed drink (usually) made from beer (Pils) and lemon soda (Zitronenlimonade). It is very refreshing and therefore not surprising that cyclists would like it. (Though you don't need to be on a bike tour to enjoy it.) The English equivalent is shandy. In Northern Germany, it's also referred to as Alster or Alsterwasser, after the Alster river in Hamburg. Panasch is the common term in Switzerland from the French Panaché. There are other variations, sometimes beer is mixed with orange soda or herbal soda (e. g. Almdudler). You might then hear the names "Wurstwasser" (hot dog water) and "Almradler” respectively. Others mix wheat beer with lemon soda (more common in Württemberg) and then it's called Russ. But where did the Radler come from and what does it have to do with cyclists? Well, there are stories, and who's to say they are true or not. People have probably been mixing different drinks forever, and the so called shandy had its start in English Shandygaff where people mixed 2 parts beer with 1 part ginger ale/beer, probably in the mid 1800s. Nowadays, the term shandy refers to the beer, fruit soda mix. The Radler in Germany is mentioned in Lena Christ's biographical novel "Erinnerungen einer Überflüssigen" of 1912. She recounts working in a restaurant, often visited by day trippers, hikers, and cyclists, and lists "Radlermaßen" as one of the drinks they served. The story of the invention of the Radler takes place around 10 years later, also in the South of Germany, when innkeeper Franz Xaver Kugler was getting low on beer to serve to all the cyclists that stopped at his place during their bike tours. He then mixed the beer with the lemon soda that was sitting on his shelf, and the Radler was born. That's the story anyway.🍺🚴‍♀️ What do you call the beer soda mix?

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All The Vegan (and Vegetarian) Food I Loved in Salzburg, Austria!

I have a confession: I ate way TOO many potatoes on the Austrian countryside. Potatoes in all forms – fried, roasted, pan fried into a patty, cut into wedges, barbecued. Even a whole boiled unpeeled potato showed up on my “special” vegan platter at some point.

As much I as I loved hiking, mountain biking and canyoning in the Tirolean mountains (Austrian Alps), it was only when I reached the pretty mountain city of Salzburg that my vegan taste buds fell in love with Austria!

Fried potato cutlets as a huge meal on the Austrian countryside

Behold, my favorite restaurants and cafes to eat vegan or vegetarian food in Salzburg, including traditional Austrian food. And some vegan survival tips for the Austrian countryside:

Where to eat in Salzburg: Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants

GustaV: Salzburg’s first and only entirely vegan restaurant, which came into existence after a successful crowdfunding campaign! It’s easy to feel the love with which the owner Denise and her staff run the cafe and prepare the food – sustainable, organic and delicious.

I was tempted to try everything on the menu – vegan breakfast options like french toast and tofu scramble, daily specials featuring regional Austrian dishes, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, herbal teas and a changing selection of desserts. My favorites were the vegan version of the traditional Tyrolian dumplings – savory, wheat-based, paired with sautéed red cabbage; the chimi churi sandwich – soft, fluffy vegan bread stuffed with hummus, eggplant and other veggies; hot chocolate made with almond milk; and the mango coconut smoothie.

The cozy, artsy, cafe-like ambiance and the outdoor sun-kissed patio are both great to spend a day over good food, a good book and people watching. I visited GustaV twice, and was amazed to see it packed on both occasions. Make a reservation if you’re in a group.

Address: Wolf-Dietrich-Strasse 33, Salzburg, Austria Timings: Tue-Fri: 10am-7pm; Sat: 9am-6pm; Sun-Mon: Closed Website: gusta-v.at/en

Vegan Tyrolean dumplings + mango coconut smoothie at GustaV ❤

Green Garden: I was sold at the idea of over 25 flavors of vegan ice creams in the summer at the cozy Green Garden coffee shop; I loved the only one I tried on that warm autumn night – chocolate ice cream, sweetened with a natural plant-based sugar.

Unfortunately I only had space for dessert that night, but I can’t wait to go back to the Green Garden restaurant next door and try the vegan burger, the crispy eggplant sticks with smoked tahini and the interesting selection of vegan wines! The menu is entirely vegetarian, and features a fair few distinctly-marked vegan dishes. I heard from the lovely owner Julia, that many Austrians are choosing to reduce their meat consumption, and the crowded restaurant was proof – make a reservation, especially for a weekend dinner.

Address: Nonntaler Haupstr 16, Salzburg, Austria Timings: Tue-Fri: 12-2 pm, 5:30-9:00 pm; Sun-Mon: Closed Website: thegreengarden.at/de

Vegan chocolate ice cream, anyone? Photo: Green Garden (Facebook).

The Heart of Joy: I was glad to find this all-vegetarian restaurant – that focusses on organic, local products – for a heart Sunday brunch before I left the city. In the sunny outdoor area, I feasted on a tofu-seitan-veggies-mustard sandwich and a coconut chia drink, resisting the temptation to try the vegan chocolate muffin. Vegan dishes are clearly marked on the menu, and include vegan butter, vegan ham, vegan desserts and plant-based milk.

Address: Franz-Josef-Strasse 3, Salzburg, Austria Timings: Mon-Thur: 8am-7pm; Fri-Sun: 8am-8:30pm; Open on holidays Website: heartofjoy.at/en/

Tofu sandwich at The Heart of Joy.

Other vegan-friendly restaurants / cafes in Salzburg I’d like to try:

Vitalbistro Leichtsinn: A small bistro with a daily changing menu featuring vegan and vegetarian dishes. See their website for the menu on your day of visit.

Hot chocolate with almond milk at GustaV.

Organic vegan-friendly supermarkets in Salzburg

Denn’s Biomarkt: I loved browsing through the aisles at Denn’s Biomarkt in Salzburg, which feature all kinds of breads, desserts, tofu, cereals, plant-based milks, cheeses, dips, chocolates, energy bars and even toiletries and cosmetics – the vegan ones clearly labelled with a V, so you don’t have to strain your eyes reading every label! The bakery section has a vegan sandwich and dessert options for a quick take away.

Address: Sterneckstraße 31, 5020 Salzburg, Austria Timings: Mon-Fri: 8:30 am – 7 pm; Sat: 8 am – 6 pm; Sun: closed Website: http://ift.tt/2xVyAjN

Mayreder’s Reformhaus: This organic, natural foods store seems to have branches across Germany and Austria, and is handy to buy health drinks, vegan, whole-grain and gluten-free products, herbal teas and natural cosmetics.

Address: Universitätsplatz 13, Salzburg, Austria Timings: Mon-Fri: 9 am – 6 pm; Sat: 9 am – 3 pm; Sun: Closed

Spar Supermarket: Conveniently located at the Salzburg hauptbahnof (train station) and open till 11 pm everyday. Besides a selection of vegan groceries, they have a selection of fresh, healthy, vegan sandwiches and salads for a quick takeaway.

Address: Salzburg hauptbahnof, Austria Timings: Mon-Sat: 6 am – 11 pm; Sun: 8 am – 11 pm

Bread being baked in a traditional stone oven in the Austrian Alps!

Traditional Austrian food that is (or can be made) vegan

Krautsalat: A cold cabbage salad dressed with vinegar. Healthy and tasty as an appetiser. Mostly vegan.

Sauerkraut: A fermented boiled cabbage salad, usually served warm. Mostly vegan.

Tiroler Gröstl: A local favorite in the Austrian Alps, the gröstl is a dish of pan-fried potatoes and onions, typically served with bacon and egg. You can ask for a vegan version without the latter two, and with other seasonal veggies.

Pizza: I had a yummy pizza without cheese; tastes great with fresh flavorful veggies.

Almdudler: Bottled lemonade made with wild mountain herbs; the most popular local drink in Tyrol (after coke!)

Almradler: Almdudler + beer; can’t go wrong with that.

Vegan version of the Tiroler Gröstl.

Vegan survival tips: Austrian countryside

I’ll say it one more time: I ate far too many potatoes on the Austrian countryside. Here’s what I would do differently to be a happier vegan in Austria:

Get an Airbnb with a kitchen: A good way to save money, eat healthy and cook what you want. As a vegan traveller, I always try to get myself a well-equipped kitchen. Sign up with my referral to get 18$ off your first stay.

Find an organic grocery store near you: Farmers markets and supermarkets with organic sections are pretty common even on the countryside; ask locals for recommendations. Good ingredients = good food.

Use HappyCow: The HappyCow app maps out places with vegan and vegetarian options near your location; my food bible!

Call ahead if you can: It always helps to prepare the restaurant staff about your dietary needs beforehand, and assess if they are accommodating. You’ll definitely find a vegan salad, or ahem, potatoes, but depending on how much notice you give, you might just be in for a more indulgent treat.

Carry energy / protein bars: For dire times, or while hiking, I swear by protein bars for some instant energy.

Plan better, so you don’t get stuck with a boiled veggies meal like this

The Austrian countryside is not the easiest for a vegan traveller, but with some planning, you can have satisfying meals. And if the going gets tough, pop by to Salzburg or Vienna to indulge your vegan tastebuds!

Have you had any interesting vegan food experiences in Austria? How do you manage your vegan or vegetarian diet on the road?

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