Overview
- Tim Mälzer paired with Roland Trettl against Tim Raue and Sepp Schellhorn in a role‑reversal rematch set in Lech am Arlberg and Schlanders in South Tyrol.
- The surprise box in South Tyrol showcased chef and hunter Victoria Walder’s hunting‑themed menu featuring venison liver terrine, braised venison cheeks and Riebel.
- Raue contended with kitchen mishaps as boiling milk overflowed and a mixer hurled brioche dough, adding pressure to the reconstruction effort.
- Winter rituals and physical trials, including Krampus/Perchten motifs, ice‑bathing and wading through icy water, provided regional color beyond the cooking.
- Coverage noted sharp exchanges—including a coarse insult reported by a tabloid—yet emphasized cooperative teamwork on screen and a friendly conclusion after judging.