In France and Spain, they’ve always been a popular delicacy, and in the 19th century, no Viennese market was complete without them. Little by little—or rather, crawl by crawl—the snail is finding its way back onto plates and may soon be making a comeback as a superfood. At the Vienna snail farm Gugumuck, everything revolves around the sustainable farming of over 200,000 vineyard snails.
Farmer Andreas Gugumuck has transformed his parents’ farm in the south of the city into a paradise for foodies. On-site, you’ll learn everything about the resource-efficient farming of this delicacy during fascinating guided tours. You can also enjoy extraordinary dishes at the on-site bistro.
The green breeding paradise in the south of the city
On the expansive open grounds, the snails thrive under ideal conditions among fresh herbs, grass, and a gentle mist. On the popular farm tours, you’ll take a leisurely stroll through the fields, get a firsthand look at the operation, and learn why snails provide four times more protein than beef. They are therefore rightly considered an extremely sustainable and eco-friendly food source. Snails don’t need much space, are easy to raise, and require little food.
Culinary Highlights at the Farm Bistro
After the informative discovery tour, you’ll head straight to the table set in the cozy courtyard garden. Here , for €110, the kitchen team conjures up a masterful 7-course tasting menu, ranging from classic herb butter to the finest snail caviar. This special treat surprises with its intensely earthy notes and delights even the most discerning gourmets. These dinner evenings take place twice a month and are highly sought after.
If you’re still hungry after your meal, simply take your time browsing through the well-stocked farm shop. There, you can stock up on jars of delicacies, fine snail sauce, or creamy snail liver to enjoy in your own kitchen.
Here’s how to get there stress-free
By car, take Laxenburger Straße out of town all the way to Rothneusiedl and use the on-site parking lot in front of the farm. By public transit, simply take theU1 subway line to the Oberlaa terminus and conveniently transfer there to bus 70A, which will take you directly to the Rothneusiedl stop.
- Location: Rosiwalgasse 44, 1100 Vienna
- Date and time: May through October; farm tours by appointment; farm store Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Duration: Guided tour approx. 1.5 hours, visit to the bistro approx. 2 to 3 hours
- Cost: The 7-course menu is available for €110 per person
- Website: gugumuck.com
