First day of thecommemorative stamp "Elixhauser Wirt" in the "Traditional dining" series

Hospitality with history

The last issue in our "Traditional dining“ series features the renowned Hotel Elixhauser Wirt in Elixhausen near Salzburg.

About five kilometres north of the city of Salzburg lies the small municipality of Elixhausen. Around the year 1000, the place was referred to as “Ebideshusin” – the house of the abbess – and by the 14th century this had evolved into today’s name, Elixhausen. The estate on which the hotel now stands was first documented as a tavern in 1334. From 1480, the Elixhauser family ran both the inn and the adjoining farm. In 1796, following the marriage of Theresa Elixhauser and Johann Georg Gmachl, the property took on the name Gmachl. Today, it once again bears its original name "Elixhauser Wirt" and is now managed by the 23rd generation of the family. Michaela Gmachl took over the business from her parents in 2005 and continues the long-standing family tradition. 

The Elixhauser Wirt offers a fine-dining restaurant serving refined regional cuisine, where traditional fare is combined with innovative ideas. Culinary highlights not to be missed include classics such as Tafelspitz (boiled beef), as depicted on the stamp, and the legendary apple strudel prepared to the grandmother’s original recipe. The 4-star hotel also features seminar rooms and a spa area, while a shady chestnut garden invites guests to relax and unwind. Close to Elixhausen, the Salzburg lake district and the cultural city of Salzburg itself provide plenty of variety, and the idyllic surroundings are perfect for hiking, golfing and cycling.

When? 
15.08.2025, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., presentation at 10:00 a.m.

Where? 
Romantik Spa Hotel Elixhauser Wirt, Dorfstrasse 14, Elixhausen bei Salzburg

Group picture:
Picture of presentation: © Ö. Post AG

Renate Rebhandl (Philately POS, Austrian Post), Michaela Gmachl (hostess, Elixhauser Wirt)