Austrian inn
Gasthaus Zum Goldenen HirschenFamily-run inn in Henndorf am WallerseeCooking the Flachgau way since 1897.
On Henndorf's village square, Michael and Theresa Strasser run the kitchen and dining room in the fourth generation. At lunch there is an honest set menu, at weekends roast from the wood-fired oven and in autumn game from the woods around the Wallersee.
- 4.6438 reviews on Google
- 4.4176 reviews on Tripadvisor
- family-owned since
- 1897
- generation
- 4.
- seats in the hall
- 120
- in the beer garden
- 80
Our kitchen
We know every one of our suppliers by first name
Short distances, whole animals and handwork: that is how our great-grandfather cooked, and how we still do it today.
Local suppliers
Milk, eggs, potatoes and vegetables come from farms around the Wallersee, the flour from a mill in the Flachgau.
Our own butchery
Senior Franz Strasser is a master butcher. Pigs and cattle come from two farmers in the village and are processed in-house.
Game from the local hunt
Roe deer, red deer and wild boar come straight from the hunters of Henndorf and the neighbouring villages.
Everything by hand
Dumplings, spätzle, stocks and compotes are made in our kitchen. Ready-made products have no place in our cold store.
An inn is good when the people from the village like to come and eat there themselves.
About us
Four generations at the same stove
When Josef Strasser took over the inn in 1897, carters stopped here on their way to Salzburg. Today the grandchildren of those guests sit at the regulars' table, and on Sundays families from all over the Flachgau come for the roast.
A lot has changed, some things deliberately not: we still do our own butchery in-house, the kitchen rolls the dumplings by hand every morning, and the beer comes from a brewery less than half an hour away.
- Our own butchery in-house
- Function hall for up to 120 guests
- Beer garden with playground
Michael StrasserHost & head chef, 4th generation
Our story
1897Josef Strasser takes over the inn
One dining room, six guest rooms and a stable for the carters' horses.
1936Our own butchery opens
Since then, roasts, sausages and smoked meats have been made in-house.
1968The function hall is added
Room for 120 guests: weddings, balls and the fire brigade party have been held here ever since.
1994Franz and Maria Strasser run the house
The beer garden under the lime trees is redesigned, with a playground for the little ones.
2019The fourth generation takes over
Michael and Theresa Strasser renew the kitchen and bring back the wood-fired oven.
Impressions
Take a look around
What we offer
Good food, honest and regional
From weekday lunch to a small private celebration: here is what we can do for you.
Book a tableWeekday lunch
Wednesday to Friday, two set menus with soup and a main, one of them always meat-free, from €12.90.
Celebrations in the hall
Weddings, christenings, birthdays or company parties for up to 120 guests, with a stage, dance floor and your own menu.
Regulars' table
On Friday evenings, the round table by the bar belongs to the card players. Local clubs like to hold their regular meetings here.
Beer garden
80 seats under old lime trees, with a playground and a view of the church tower. Open in fine weather from May to late September.
Our team
The people in the kitchen and on the floor
Michael Strasser
Host & head chef, 4th generation
Trained in the family kitchen, then worked in Salzburg and on the Arlberg. Back at his parents' stove since 2019, where he fired up the wood oven again.
Training & experience
- Chef apprenticeship at Gasthaus Zum Goldenen Hirschen
- Master chef examination
- Hunting licence
Theresa Strasser
Host, front of house & events
Plans every wedding as if it were her own and knows the regulars' favourite seats by heart. She also looks after the wines and schnapps.
Training & experience
- Klessheim tourism college
- Certified sommelier
Franz Strasser
Master butcher & senior host
Ran the house for 25 years and still works in the butchery every Tuesday. His bratwurst is only available while stocks last.
Ana Marić
Sous chef
Came in 2016 as a seasonal cook and stayed. She makes the desserts and the plum compote the neighbours envy us for.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
„Theresa organised our wedding with 110 guests perfectly. The food was hot and plentiful, and everyone still talks about the Kaiserschmarrn at midnight.“
Brigitte H.Wedding in the hallReview on Google „Lunch break in the beer garden, fried chicken and a Zwickl: just right. Book at weekends; we were lucky to get the last table.“
Jan K.Cycling around the WallerseeReview on Tripadvisor „The roast pork tastes like it used to, only the crackling has got even better since the wood oven came back. An inn as it should be.“
Gerhard W.Regular for decadesReview on Google „Children's portions, a playground in sight and staff who stay friendly even when it's packed. The venison ragout was excellent.“
Sandra P.Sunday family lunchReview on Google
Visit us
Opening hours & directions
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 09:00 AM – 09:00 PM |
Hot food 11:30 am–2 pm and 5:30–9 pm, Sundays all day 11:30 am–8 pm. Sunday morning pint from 9 am.
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Frequently asked questions
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Which days are you closed?
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. By arrangement we can still host celebrations in the hall on those days.
How much does the hall cost for a party?
From 40 guests there is no room fee; you only pay for the menu and drinks. For smaller groups we have the hunters' parlour with 30 seats.
Do you have vegetarian dishes?
Yes: the cheese spätzle, the Kaiserschmarrn and always a meat-free set lunch. We can cater for vegan requests after checking with the kitchen.
Can I come by car or bus?
There are 40 free parking spaces behind the house, coaches included. The Henndorf village centre bus stop is a three-minute walk away.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, in the dining room and the beer garden, and we'll bring a water bowl. Only the hall is off limits for dogs during celebrations.
Contact
We look forward to seeing you
Call or write to us and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
For celebrations in the hall and groups of ten or more, please call us.
- Phone+43 6214 7731
- Emailservus@goldener-hirsch-henndorf.example
AddressAm Mustergraben 3, 5302 Henndorf am Wallersee