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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Jausenstation Wedam | © Tourismusverband Murau
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Jausenstation Wedam

Let us spoil you with simple but delicious cuisine!
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Fohnsdorfer Hütte - Gaalerhütte

The Fohnsdorferhütte is located on the ridge of the Gaaler Höhe and is a popular weekend excursion destination
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Sennhütte auf der Hinteren Staritzen

Welcome to the hut on the "Hintere Staritze" at 1.524 m!
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Hiking Station Mixnitz

The Wanderstation Mixnitz is a small snack bar with a cozy rest area next to the train station in Mixnitz.  A good...
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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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Jausenstation Almwirt

The snack station Almwirt is located directly on the well-known Stanzer Sonnenweg, which is ideal for family hikes and...
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AlmZeit-Hütte

The AlmZeit hut is the highest hut in the ski and hiking area of Turracher Höhe.    
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Zeiringeralm

Cowbells and harmonica When the instruments are unpacked on the Zeiringeralm, no bench remains free from the swing. The...
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Lindenstüberl

The Lindenstüberl is a small snack station with a cozy resting place under linden trees and with a great view. Many...
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Lurgbauer cabin

Rest, relax and spend the night at 1764 m above sea level. Our alpine hut at the foot of the Ameisbühel on the...
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Weinmeisterboden Hütte

The Weinmeisterboden Hütte is a great starting point for hikes in the Seckau Alps.
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Naturfreunde Schutzhaus Kaibling Alm

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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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