Hölzlerhütte at the Eselsberger Alm | © Steiermark Tourismus | Günther Steininger Hölzlerhütte at the Eselsberger Alm | © Steiermark Tourismus | Günther Steininger
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 1,666 alpine pastures and huts. They are surrounded by a national park, seven nature parks, one UNESCO biosphere park and more than 50 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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  • Miesenbach bei Birkfeld

Wildwiesencottage

The "Wildwiesenhütte" is one of the most beautiful excursion destinations in the Joglland - Waldheimat region.
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Möslhütte

The Möslhütte can be found - away from the hustle and bustle - in one of the side valleys of the Krakautal, the...
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  • Geistthal-Södingberg

Walzkogelhütte

Discover the Walzkogelhütte in Geistthal, Styria - an idyllic mountain hut for hikers. Enjoy home-made delicacies and...
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  • Stainach-Pürgg

Hechl-Hütte

Gnanitzalm
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Gfölleralm

in the valley Untertal at the Riesachsee.
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Alpine Inn Göriacheralm

The cozy Stroblhütte on the Göriacheralm (1429 m) can be easily reached in 1 hour's walk from the Seebergalm (car...
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  • Grundlsee

Albert Appelhaus

The popular ÖTV shooting hut in the "Toten Gebirge" at 1.638 meters. Open from the beginning of May until...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Gröbminger Alm

Gröbminger Alm with new leadership
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  • Mariazell

Sennhütte auf dem Dürriegel

Welcome to the hut on the Dürriegel at 1.354 m!
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  • Bad Aussee

Weißenbachalm-Hütte

Vroni and Heinrich are happy about a visit to their hut.
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  • Hirschegg-Pack

Saureishütte

The Saureishütte is located in the municipality of Hirschegg.
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  • Admont

Ennstalerhütte

You can book your overnight stay at Ennstalerhütte online.The oldest hut in the Gesäuse is the one with the apt and...
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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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