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Satisfy your longing for tranquillity

Alpine pastures and mountain huts in Styria

An idyllic awakening – that's what you'll experience when you wake up in the morning not to the ringing of the alarm clock but to the tolling of cow bells.

Fresh alpine breezes that invigorate the spirit and the soothing, gentle sound of small streams. At the alpine huts in the Green Heart of Austria, the world turns a little slower still.

Life at the alpine huts

Immersing yourself fully in the alpine lifestyle is best achieved on a hut holiday in a self-catering hut: Simply enjoy the carefree life on the alpine pasture and spend a wonderfully quiet time with your loved ones. An alpine holiday in Styria offers every guest the relaxation they desire.

Between Dachstein, Zirbitzkogel, Hochschwab and Koralm, the alpine summer invites you on scenic hikes to crystal-clear mountain lakes and peaks overlooking the region. In winter, tours of discovery – often with snowshoes on – lead you through picturesque snow-covered alpine landscapes.

Tip: The Almenland nature reserve in East Styria is considered the largest contiguous low-lying pasture area in Europe.

Alpine huts that have been in existence for decades enchant visitors with their rustic and cosy charm, while modern huts impress their guests with a touch of luxury. In the latter, you can enjoy wellness of a special kind: with a view of the pasture and the surrounding mountains. Depending on their location, the alpine huts in Styria can be reached either on foot, by car via toll roads, or with chairlifts and cable cars.

Long hikes from hut to hut

Once you have arrived at the mountain pastures, you'll want to spend as much time there as possible. Climb surrounding peaks on hiking tours, explore new trails and fully immerse yourself in nature. Of course, the many managed huts and mountain shelters also invite you to take a well-deserved break or maybe even spend the night.

The "From the Glacier to the Wine" hiking route is a hiking experience of the extraordinary kind. It leads hikers from the eternal ice of the Dachstein glacier down into the Wine Country of South and East Styria. Whether it's in the Gesäuse region or on Hochschwab, in the Schladming Tauern mountain range or in the Seetal Alps: The tour also takes you past countless alpine pastures and huts.

Experience the alpine pastures of Styria

Almost a quarter of all Austrian alpine pastures are located in Styria – that's about 1,660 pastures. Their area corresponds to an area 2.7 times the size of Lake Constance or 67.6 times the size of Frankfurt Airport. Plenty of space, then, to leave the hustle and bustle behind and enjoy the peace and quiet high above the valley.

Tranquil and idyllic on the one hand, productive on the other: The alpine pastures are not only lush and green to the delight of the cows. Culinary traditions are also cultivated here, and butter, cheese as well as other local products are made by hand. Everything is organic and regional: For breakfast, you get what the mountain pastures have to offer. Home-smoked bacon, hand-churned butter made from fresh milk or home-baked bread will all delight your palate.

Alpengasthof Kreuzerhütte | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • Schöder

Alpengasthof Kreuzerhütte

The alpine inn is located at the foot of the Sölkpass and is the starting point for numerous hikes. "Down-to-earthness...
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  • Niklasdorf

Mugelschutzhaus

The "Mugel" is a mountain and is suitable for long hikes, mountain runs, mountain biking and in winter for ski tours....
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Grabneralm

Shortly before the Grabnerstein No Gesäuse without Grabneralm! Perhaps the alpine nature trail, the many goats or the...
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  • Krakau

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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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Styrian Jockl

The rustic snack station on Hochlantsch and right next to the Schüsserlbrunn pilgrimage church welcomes guests with...
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  • Trofaiach

Hirnalm

The Hirnalm is a rustic alpine hut where you can get one or the other Styrian delicacy. 
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  • Deutschlandsberg

Trahütter Hütte

Excursion destination in the district of Deutschlandsberg on Styrian Way of St. James.
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Sulmhütte

The "Sulmhütte" snack station is located directly on the natural jewel, the Schwarze Sulm.
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  • Hohentauern

Hölleralm

The Neubauer family looks forward to spoiling you with a snack at the Hölleralm from June to September.
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  • Strallegg

Joglland lakecottage Töglhofer

Everything fresh - everything homemade - everything delicious
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  • Lobmingtal

Tobiasalm

The Tobiasalm is a "real" small alpine hut, which is run by the shepherds who manage the alpine pasture. An insider...
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

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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All Kulinarium Steiermark huts at a glance

Kulinarium Steiermark consultant Willi Haider has selected 26 huts that offer the highest quality and genuine regionality. Here you can enjoy regional specialities such as homemade cheese or fresh alpine butter and warm delicacies from cheese dumplings to fish dishes. There's also clear mountain air, sweeping views and real moments of pleasure while hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing.

The diverse alpine pastures of Styria

Take in the scenic views of the mountains directly from the infinity pool. Or follow the cows' journey back to the valley during the traditional alpine cattle drive in autumn. Beautiful wellness spots, hikes to huts with breathtaking views and encounters with the animal inhabitants of the region make your stay at an alpine hut in Styria a one-of-a-kind adventure.

Why is correct behavior on the mountain pasture important to us?

Alpine pastures and meadows are both popular vacation destinations and important economic areas. To ensure that these unique cultural landscapes continue to be available to us in the future, a few rules must be observed. In the following video, you will learn which rules must be observed for the safe handling of grazing livestock.