Address: 39052 Caldaro (BZ), San Giuseppe al Lago, 1 Italy
Phone: +39 0471 960 010
Website: www.castel-ringberg.com

Castel Ringberg restaurant is located in the middle of the vineyards and with a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Tegernsee. Built in 1652 and in the family since  1932, the Walch of Termeno family has presided over the production of wine and maintained the grounds.  Today the restaurant is run by a young couple of gourmet chefs, Claudia Pischeider and Stefan Unterkircher, who carry on with the traditions of the region using only the freshest local ingredients.

In summer, diners can enjoy their meal on the terrace taking in the wonderful views of Lake Tegernsee in a relaxed setting.  In winter, diners can feel the tradition of the Castel by eating in one of the large banquet rooms in the style of the Ringberg’s ancestors.  The kitchen of Stefan Unterkircher is eclectic and offers a variety of Mediterranean cuisines with his own creative flare.  For desserts, the specialties of Claudia Pischeider will make sure that everyone saves some room at the end of their meal.

There are 4 and 6 course tasting menus as well as ala carte options. The antipastis, cheese plates, soups, pasta dishes and main courses (with a leaning towards seafood, but also includes lamb and veal) are all exceptional and worthy of the atmosphere.

Schloss Ringberg, overlooking the Tegernsee in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, is a monument commemorating the idiosyncrasy, originality, and remarkable single-mindedness of two men: Duke Luitpold in Bavaria (Herzog Luitpold in Bayern), a member of the Wittelsbach family who ruled Bavaria over 800 years, and his friend, the artist, architect and interior decorator, Friedrich Attenhuber. The castle is entirely their creation, from the massive Renaissance-inspired exterior, right down to the fittings and furniture which, in every detail, were designed by Attenhuber himself and executed by native craftsmen. Attenhuber also painted every single picture hanging in the castle. He found his models in the farmhouses around the Tegernsee. The castle embodies all trends of art and styles which dominated the first half of this century, combined with local Alpine originality and the individual creative power of its constructors.