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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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Marktlhütte Winter
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Alpengasthof Marktlhütte

Let the hut host Stefan spoil you with lovingly prepared hut specialties. Traditional Austrian delicacies,...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Brandalm

Dachstein Kircherl & Mountaineer Memorial
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Einkehren beim Wirtbartl | © Tv Südsteiermark | Nadine Geuter Photography
  • Wies

Almhütte Wirtbartl

Since 1865, when a certain Bartlmä Maritschnegg, opened an inn, this exists until today without interruption! In...
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Kroissnalm im Nationalpark Gesäuse | © Archiv TV Gesäuse
  • Admont

Kroisnalm

This alpine pasture is located in the only Styrian national park and you will pass by it especially if you cycle the...
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Burger im Seestüberl | © Seestüberl auf der Hebalm
  • Hirschegg-Pack

Seestüberl at the Hebalm

You have to taste the homeland. - That is our claim for homemade food from the kitchen.
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Mühlbacher Hütte | © Stift Rein-Pater Martin
  • Gratwein-Straßengel

Mühlbach hut

Refuge at 996m near Stift Rein
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Pühringerhütte, Grundlsee, Aussenansicht | © Pühringerhütte
  • Grundlsee

Pühringerhütte

Refuge of the ÖAV section Wels in the Tote Gebirge. The hut is located at Lake Elm at 1,638 meters.
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Rudolf-Schober- Hütte
  • 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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Jausenstation Straussenhof Wallner
  • St. Lambrecht

Jausenstation Straussenhof Wallner

The snack station in St. Blasen offers delicious delicacies - among others from our own farm! Taste delicacies around...
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Dorferhütte
  • Schöder

Dorferhütte

The Dorferhütte is a managed hut at the foot of the Sölkpass. There you will find simple and rustic rooms in an...
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Sulmhütte I | © Achromatic Photography
  • Bad Schwanberg

Sulmhütte

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

Sattelberghütte

The Sattelberghütte is the starting point of the family-friendly nature and environmental trail with its 17 stations....
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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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