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In the heart of nature

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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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Gasthaus Edelbrunn

Tip: Deep-fried chicken, pork in pumpkin seed crust, scrambled pancakes
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Freiländeralmhütte | © Freiländeralmhütte
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Freiländeralmhütte

Freiländer-hütteFor inexperienced hikers, you can easily walk in the direction of the windmills and reach the hut...
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Trahütter Hütte | © Trahütter Hütte
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Trahütter Hütte

Excursion destination in the district of Deutschlandsberg on Styrian Way of St. James.
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Haindlkarhütte im Gesäuse | © Christoph Lukas
  • Admont

Haindlkarhütte

You can book your overnight stay at Haindlkarhütte online.House on the stone wall Where the roast pork tastes just...
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  • Seckau

Ramplerhütte

Nice hut in the direction of Maria Schnee.
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Sonnenalm

Celebrate your event with colleagues or friends, rustic and cosy.
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Snack station Schaffer

How about a short break when driving towards the Teichalm? Then you have come to the right place at the Schaffer snack...
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Wiener Schnitzel | © Ikarus / Region Murau
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  • Ranten

Sofie's Hütte

The Sofiehütte is located in Ranten, in the direction of the Trattenkogel am Berg. From here you can also start a...
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Wildalmhütte-Murtal-Steiermark | © Tourismusverband Murtal
  • Pusterwald

Wildalmhütte

Enjoy the culinary delights of the Wildalmhütte after the hike
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  • Trofaiach

Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg

The Almwirtshaus is located on a pass between Tragöß and Trofaiach and is the starting point for numerous hikes, such...
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Tyrnauer Alm Hut

The Tyrnaueralm Hütte is at the foot of the Rote Wand and therefore the perfect stop for a hike to the Rote Wand. It...
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  • Krakau

Rudolf-Schober-Hütte

The Rudolf-Schober-Hütte (1,667 m) is an alpine club hut and is located a little below the Great and Small...
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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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