Hotel*** Gasthof Blaue Quelle

Mühlgraben 52, 6343 Erl, Niederndorf, Austria

🛍 Cafés, Gäste, Fisch, Deutsch

4.5 💬 952 Reviews
Hotel*** Gasthof Blaue Quelle

Phone: +4353738128

Address: Mühlgraben 52, 6343 Erl, Niederndorf, Austria

City: Niederndorf

Menu Dishes: 25

Reviews: 952

Website: http://www.blauequelle.at

"How can one explain the stunning beauty of a natural blue spring, bursting from the bottom of a small ravine, where one can sit overlooking the slow, swimming trout? My first glimpse of the quelle spring was many years ago, when my husband took me...to this charming coaching inn for dinner. The heat of the day was completely gone when I stepped into the shade surrounding the spring, but the sunlight dapples the leaves and the waters of this amazing place. Behind me, a trio of cows softly tinkled their bells across the fields. I almost felt as though I were intruding on their own, private paradise. Alas, they stayed behind their electrified fence and I continued to relax before heading down the little lane to the main building of the Blau Quelle. After all these years, I never fail to think of the many holidays, Christmas, my birthday, anniversary, and assorted family and friendly gatherings which we have had in the charming rooms of this inn 's restaurant. The old heating ovens and charming Tirolian decor never fails to attract me whenever I visit this area. I also reside part of the year in the small village across the Inn River, Oberaudorf, Germany. The charming family, the Struths, have welcomed us with open arms every time we dine there. Gaby, usually our hostess, is one of the most beautiful Austrian women I have ever met! Her husband mans the kitchen with bravado and elan! There is always one word I never know on their daily menu, which intrigues me in itself! The food is unbelievably appetizing, from the selected trouts, all differently prepared, to the schultzkrapfen my husband craves. Oh, and the soups: I dream of them! Be sure to always have soup there! ALWAYS! Naturally, for me, there is always the palatschinken for dessert, flambeed with their home made schnapps/brandy. Some of the finest schnapps in Austria is brewed on this mountainside, home of the Festspielhaus in Erl, both new all 38 million Euros of it and Alte old , which is about to have their Passionspiele Play this year. The Blau Quelle is walking distance from these playhouses and a gathering of theater folk usually populates the restaurant when the theaters are in session. Now, that spring in my step, ...... Awaiting dinner, I dream of the theater nearby, and I can hear the singers warming up in the small salon of the Quelle. Tante Bergie, the Struths theater loving aunt, might stop by to give me the lowdown of the artists, productions everywhere in Austria, and gently guide me to the new decorations in the remodeled hotel of the Blau Quelle. on that later. Feel honored if you get to meet her, as she adds more charm and effervescence to any visit! I truly love her! After my trout, usually steamed until it is slightly blue in color, and dipped in drawn butter and FRESH horseradish, I rapture again on the palatschinken soon coming alive with flames at my table! Ooops! That WAS a dream! I am back in Florida, planning my next visit to the Struths, BLAU QUELLE. Now, should I stay overnight? The two 2 kilometer drive home to Germany might be too much for me, and those newly decorated rooms look gorgeous! Another dream...."

Caroline Caroline

very nice room, good bed, tasty breakfast and a very warm welcome by the dame owners who speaks English perfectly and is really friendly and helpful.

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Valentino
Valentino

excellent restaurant with very good food and service plus a relaxing ambiente, appreciate many visits. interesting part is their own source with crystal clear water, unfortunately they are not allowed to serve their customers, but they can get water from the nearby fountain


Bláey
Bláey

excellent restaurant with very good food and service plus a relaxing ambiance,worth many visits . Interesting part is their own spring with crystal clear water,unfortunately they are not allowed to serve it to their clients however you can get water from the nearby fountain


Adrien
Adrien

If a restaurant deep in the woods tries to present a worldwide menue it can only go wrong. What exactly it did. Sashimi and sushi and other exotic dishes instead of simple but well prepared local dishes. When the aspirations far outpace the chef 's capabilities...you get this kind of food.We had breakfast, pre-opera snacks and dinner at the restaurant. The food presentation was at best simple , the sashimi was 3 rather large pieces of Thuna lying somewhat lost on their plate. The roasted Blutwurst was ok but nothing to write home about and the Bratwurst with Kraut a total failure.The breakfast beacon was way to salty and fried to death. Unless you stay at the hotel and don 't want to leave e... View menu


Genziana
Genziana

I am very fond of trout, especially when it is prepared "blau" - poached with herbs, so, when we were staying in the area with friends, they took us to this restaurant where the trout comes from an excellent local source. It is situated very near to the largest natural spring in the Tyrol from which it takes its name and there is a fountain in the car park where you can fill your containers with the delicious water. We ate outside and all four of us chose trout, each of us selecting a different method of preparation. We were given a good salad as a starter and all of us were delighted with the fish when they came - my "Forelle blau" was as good as I have ever eaten. Our friends are well-know...


Francisca
Francisca

this place has many family feelings for me I know three generations of owners and we have come with my oma probably longer than I remember. This assessment cannot therefore be unbiased and I would like to explain an interest) however. I thought I would like to congratulate Gaby and her team on what they have achieved. to take over family businesses and to make it yourself, it has difficulties, especially when mama and papa have done everything well. but without change they could be left behind during the place in its beauty almost untouched and classics left on the menu so that my nan in and still recognize the place, order their beloved Wiener schnitzel, which I 9/10) and let happy now a ve...


Anthony
Anthony

As a returning guest to the Blau Quelle, in many different seasons, I welcome the unique food styles served here, in a little bit of paradise near a cow pasture and a 48 million Euro theater! The food never fails to amaze me, as Chef Struth tickles my taste buds many different ways. Eating there every week while in Bavaria, we take the short drive (2 KM.) across the border from our home. Lunch, dinner, even late night treats are served at this quaint restaurant with the gorgeous up-dated hotel attached. Goose on Christmas, with the most tantalizing dumpling was a special treat. As we have come here for many, many years, I still gravitate to their specialty: trout! Caught from the stunning fr... View menu


Artur
Artur

This place serves fresh trout which they keep in an overstocked tank outside the premises. These incidentally are most definitely not caught from the actual Blaue Quelle as the trout in the spring are much smaller and there are not too many of them.The food is Austrian and most definitely served with Austrian specialties and peculiarities.Do not order salad unless you like pumpkin seed oil, as it swims in it.Should you order a schnitzel then expect that this will have been cooked in animal fat rather like a flavoured lard. It has a taste of its own which some people may enjoy.I have to say that a lot of people rate this restaurant very highly and maybe it is just me being fussy, but I really...


Ullrich
Ullrich

Settling in for a relaxed meal at the Blau Quelle is like slipping into your favorite slippers, pulling up a comfortable seat, and taking in the splendor of the Alps, while awaiting the best trout meal anywhere! Visiting the Quelle is a lot like "coming home." Our singing divas, both young and old, slipped into a companionable frame of mind while enjoying some of the Tyrol's finest food! Naturally, the forelle blau was perfectly cooked for all of us, and our famous guests were right at home in one of their special places:Austria. Slipping easily into the dialect, they ordered the specialties of the house, poached trout, with a bit of palatschinken as dessert, flambeed with their home made sc...


Edwin
Edwin

How can one explain the stunning beauty of a natural blue spring, bursting from the bottom of a small ravine, where one can sit overlooking the slow, swimming trout? My first glimpse of the quelle spring was many years ago, when my husband took me...to this charming coaching inn for dinner. The heat of the day was completely gone when I stepped into the shade surrounding the spring, but the sunlight dapples the leaves and the waters of this amazing place. Behind me, a trio of cows softly tinkled their bells across the fields. I almost felt as though I were intruding on their own, private paradise. Alas, they stayed behind their electrified fence and I continued to relax before heading down t... View menu

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  • Cafés Charming cafés offering a variety of freshly brewed coffees and teas, along with light snacks, pastries, and desserts. Perfect for a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon treat in a cozy atmosphere.
  • Gäste Classic diners serve an array of hearty comfort foods, from all-day breakfasts and juicy burgers to home-style meatloaf, creamy milkshakes, and classic American pies in a cozy, nostalgic atmosphere. View menu
  • Fisch Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
  • Deutsch Savor the rich flavors of traditional German cuisine, featuring hearty meats, tangy sauerkraut, and sumptuous sauces. Delight in authentic dishes that bring a taste of Germany to your table.

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