In Vienna, Jolly dives headfirst into the city’s legendary coffee house culture and treats himself to the famous Sacher torte. As he continues to soak in the charms of the city, he chances upon an elegant Baroque palace that houses mysteries of not only the world in which we live but also of the heavens above. 

Vienna’s Charms

Leaving behind Vienna, Jolly sets out to explore the beautiful state of Styria, all ready to sample the region’s famous wines. What he doesn’t expect is a medieval castle perched atop a dormant volcano. Intrigued, he begins to unravel the stories hidden in the walls of the beguiling Riegersburg castle. Little does he know that this grand building is also home to a dungeon of witches!  

Riegersburg’s Mysteries

Set among the farms and vineyards of Styria, the city of Graz has quietly become the culinary crowning jewel of Austria. On his visit here, Jolly gets a chance to taste Austria’s famous pumpkin seed oil and understand the role it plays in Styrian cooking. Wandering in the lanes of the city, he also finds the perfect chef’s knife. But the highlight of his trip is when he joins forces with a local chef, and his culinary prowess is put to the test. 

Graz’s Flavours 

Jolly leaves behind the Styrian region and heads to the Alps, on his adventure across Austria, where gastronomy meets adrenalin. At Alpbach, he realizes why the destination has been voted as Austria’s most beautiful village.  

Breathtaking Alpbach 

Jolly is enchanted by Austria’s smallest town, Rattenberg. And he is even more excited when he gets a chance to try his hand at blowing glass, an art that earned Rattenberg its reputation as a “glass town”.   

Rattenberg 

Located in the heart of the Austrian Alps' most highly glaciated section, Zillertal offers Jolly the thrills of winter in summer. From skiing the majestic Hintertux Glacier to discovering an enchanting ice palace, and indulging in the vibrant après tradition, he is in for an epic winter adventure.  

Zillertal

“Interesting pit-stops are the spice of road trips” - A man who practices what he preaches, Jolly makes some rather fascinating pit-stops on his way from Zillertal to Innsbruck. At one such pit-stop, he delves into the ancient art of Doggl making, while at another place he finds himself in the depths of a silver mine. Every stop reveals to him another shade of Austria’s rich heritage.  

Ziller Valley 

On the last leg of his action-packed gastronomic escapade across Austria, Chef Jolly arrives at the captivating city of Innsbruck, where he embarks on a culinary joyride, guided by a local expert who unlocks the city's tantalizing stories. Seeking a surge of adrenaline, he goes on to scale Nordkette mountain, and to end his journey on a high note. But Austria has one last surprise in store for him before he leaves.  

Cooking It Up In Innsbruck 

Embarking on a culinary odyssey fuelled by adrenaline, acclaimed UK-based Indian chef Surjan Singh, aka Chef Jolly, goes on a high-octane adventure through the picturesque landscapes of Austria. As he rides across Austria to the vineyard towns and Alpine hamlets, he uncovers the country’s hidden cultural and culinary riches.'

Burn Appetit