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 alpine mountain 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. 

  • 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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Preintalerhütte

located at the round of the Klafferkessel
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Jausenstation Stadlbauer | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • Stadl-Predlitz

Jausenstation Stadlbauer

Typical Styrian specialties await you in a cozy hut atmosphere.
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HofladenHauser-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Hirschgehege Hauser
  • Lobmingtal

Hirschgehege Hauser

The deer enclosure Hauser in Kleinlobming is a popular destination that offers fascinating insights into the life of...
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Lahn Alm am Buchauer Sattel | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Lahn Alm

Sometimes you just can't miss the signs. In the case of the Lahn-Alm, this is definitely the case.
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Ischler Hütte, Altaussee, Hütte | © Bernhard Auer
  • Altaussee

Ischler Hütte

The alpine club hut is located on the edge of the Totes Gebirge.
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Buchsteinhaus | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Buchsteinhaus

The stylish Buchsteinhaus can be reached from Gstatterboden by marching through serpentines and a beech forest. After...
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Pühringerhütte, Grundlsee, Terrasse | © Pühringerhütte
  • Grundlsee

Pühringerhütte

The Pühringerhütte is a managed alpine hut in the Tote Gebirge, accessible from Gößl am Grundlsee, and provides...
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Lurgbauerhütte 1 | © Lurgbauerhütte
  • 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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Stoakogl Hut_House_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Stoakogl hut

The Stoakoglhütte is located at almost 1,400 meters above sea level on the Sommeralm and is open all year round. Here,...
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Bär | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Gasthof zum Bäreneck

Enjoy the magical view of the Styrian mountains of the foothills of the Alps from the cozy tavern at 1,222m above sea...
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Alpengasthaus Schwabenbartl
  • Aflenz

Schwabenbartl

Cozy inn at the end of the Fölzgraben (814 m above sea level).
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All Kulinarium Steiermark huts at a glance

Styria attracts visitors with around 1,660 Alpine pastures and the Almenland Nature Park, one of the largest Alpine pasture areas in Europe. 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, fresh alpine butter, hearty snacks and warm delicacies from cheese dumplings to venison ragout. There is also clear mountain air, sweeping views and real moments of enjoyment while hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing.

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.

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:

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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