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Thomas Eichwald is the executive chef at the “Im Garten” restaurant at the Seehotel Hubertushof in Velden—with a clear commitment to Carinthia and Lake Wörthersee. His cuisine is based on local fish, fresh vegetables, herbs, and specialties from regional producers; traditional Austrian culinary art is reimagined with contemporary touches. He works closely with local producers and places great emphasis on seasonality and treating high-quality products with respect. Two Gault&Millau toques and the Michelin Green Star 2026 confirm what has long been evident on the plate.
Green Star and Red Snail – Slow Food Chef Alliance: Thomas Eichwald of the Seehotel Hubertushof cooks alongside Leo Suppan at Restaurant Leiten.
Thomas Eichwald earned his first green Michelin star in 2026—and rightly so: Like his co-host for the evening, Leo Suppan, he is a member of the Slow Food Chef Alliance in Carinthia. “See meets Leiten” is the motto—and that’s reflected on the plate. Wines from the Lexer-Kegley winery in Karnburg round out the evening.
Date and time: September 16, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Restaurant Leiten, Leiten 6 in Karnburg, 9063 Klagenfurt a. W.
Price: 6-course meal, including an aperitif and coffee, €139 per person; paired beverages, €51
Reservations: 0463/287 463-0 or www.visitklagenfurt.at/erlebnisse