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Alpine cuisine at the mountain huts of Styria

Early in the morning, the mountain huts of Styria are already buzzing with life. Fresh milk is processed into creamy butter and tasty cheese. From the oven wafts the irresistible smell of crusty farmer’s bread. At some huts, the hosts even cure their own bacon.

If you’re looking for pure taste without artificial additives, look no further than the mountain huts in the green heart of Austria. Enjoy Styrian hospitality and splendid views of the surrounding mountain world.

It’s easy to unwind and enjoy life at the mountain huts of Styria. Austria’s greenest province boasts about 1,900 alpine pastures and huts, spread across a total surface of 46,000 hectares. They are surrounded by a national park, seven nature parks, one UNESCO biosphere park and more than 40 Natura 2000 Europe protected areas. And did you know that Naturpark Almenland nature preserve in East Styria is one of Europe’s largest contiguous alpine pasture areas?

Where there are alpine pastures, there are mountain huts – so come in and enjoy the heartfelt hospitality of the Styrian hosts!

Styria boasts plenty of opportunities to hike from hut to hut and from one alpine treat to the next.

Culinary delights at the alpine pastures of Styria

The “Kulinarium Steiermark” huts serve top-class delicacies ranging from classic Kaspressknödel soup to exquisite specialties such as char terrine or venison ragout.

Our tip: The “Kulinarium Steiermark” huts follow the ten “enjoyment rules” of the "Kulinarium Steiermark" partners. These revolve around authentic cuisine, regional ingredients and creative Styrian dishes. 

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Die Michlbauerhütte | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Michlbauerhütte

Here at the Michlbauerhütte, we attach great importance to the regionality of our products. Bratwurst, sausages,...
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  • Haus im Ennstal-Aich-Gössenberg

Stangl Alm

In just one hour on foot from Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner, through the idyllic Gumpental to Stangl Alm or...
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Reichensteinhütte | © Reichensteinhütte
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Reichensteinhütte

The Reichensteinhütte is located at 2,128 meters above sea level in the Ennstal Alps. From the hut you can reach the...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Ursprungalm

Nature without an end
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Kaltwiesen cottage_from outside_Eastern Styria | © Kaltwiesenhütte
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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Kaltwiesen cottage

The Kaltwiesen hutis a great spot to take a brike during hikes in de region oft the Hochwechsel.
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Hölzler Hütte

The Hölzler Hütte is a managed alpine hut at 1,535m. Located directly on the Eselsberger Almerlebnis Weg, the hut can...
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Ischler Hütte, Altaussee, Hütte | © Bernhard Auer
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Ischler Hütte

The alpine club hut is located on the edge of the Totes Gebirge.
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Bernsteinhütte

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Hütte Feldwiesalm | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
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Sennhütte auf der Feldwiesalm

Welcome to the hut on Feldwiesalm at 1.314 m!
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Sun hut

Sun hut directly at the Hauereck ski lift
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Guttenberghaus

Built in 1914, the Guttenberghaus celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2014. We are pleased that everything in and...
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Kink Hütte auf der Hinteregger Alm | © Christian Scheucher
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Kink Hütte

Psst, want a first-hand insider tip? It's as if you had the leading role in a tasteful home movie. The Hintereggeralm,...
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Certified alpine cuisine

What do the mountains taste like? They taste like authenticity, a sense of belonging, indulgence and variety. This is certified by the Austrian Alpine Association’s “So schmecken die Berge” (taste of the mountains) quality seal. It is bestowed on mountain huts and restaurants that serve alpine specialities that are as local and regional as can be and come from ecological mountain farming. The following mountain huts in Styria carry the quality seal:

Respecting grazing cattle  

Grazing cattle is a common sight on the alpine pastures of Styria. Please respect the animal’s feeding grounds and the fact that they are a part of Austrian mountain life.

Picturesque alpine pasture hikes in Styria

Hike across alpine meadows in bloom, let your thoughts run free, soak up the sun and enjoy local delicacies at a mountain hut. The alpine pastures in the green heart of Austria invite you to relax and unwind.

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