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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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Hochsitz Riesneralm

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  • St. Margarethen b. Knittelfeld

Leibminger Hütte

Griaß di, servus und hallo in the family park and in the Leibminger Hütte in the Preggraben
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  • Bruck an der Mur

Madereck Almgasthaus Puster

The Almgasthaus am Madereck can be heard in 1000 m, 1.5 hours walking time. Bruck's local mountain is an ideal...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Fliegenpilz Restaurant

This rustic hut is over 450 years old. In winter, the Jausenstation Fliegenpilz is easily accessible via...
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Harrer Hut_Eastern Styria | © Sennerei Leitner
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Harrerhütte

Snack Station with butter, cheese and snacks from own production.
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s'Balzplatzerl

Picturesque mountain panorama and rustic hut flair at the Gemeindealpe middle station
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Sportpension Reiter at the Planneralm

Family business with tradition.
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Ischler Hütte, Altaussee, Hütte | © Bernhard Auer
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  • Altaussee

Ischler Hütte

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

Sportalm Kaiserau

Welcome to the Sportalm Kaiserau, where you will be spoiled at 1,100 m above sea level with a selection of local and...
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Bergbauern Lackneralm - Naturfreundehütte

One hut, two names and lots of viewsNature lovers of all kinds get together at the weekends. Then they hike to the cosy...
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Zirma-Alm

The Zirma-Alm is a new excursion destination opened in 2021 at 1,300m above sea level. The alpine hut is easily...
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Shelter Waldbauernrast - riding stable Schneeberger

Cozy shelter next to the Schneeberger riding stable!
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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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