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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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Jausenstation Speckbauer
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  • St. Peter Kbg.

Hofladen Speckbauer

The name "Speckbauer" alone reveals what the skill of the farmers lies in - they produce delicious smoked and fresh...
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  • Maria Lankowitz

Almwirtshaus Altes Almhaus

Enjoy traditional home-cooked meals and natural beauty at the Altes Almhaus at 1,649 meters in the Graz Region, Styria.
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  • Pernegg

Lindenstüberl

The Heubergstüberl is a small snack bar with a cozy rest area next to the tennis courts in Mixnitz. This is always the...
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Klammstüberl

Starting point with refreshment.
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Karlhütte | © Karlhütte
  • Krakau

Inn Karlhütte

Surrounded by the Krakow mountains, only 5 minutes walk from the idyllic Etrachsee, lies the inn with cottage...
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Schrabachalm

An alp with tradition.
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Ramsauer Tenne

Opposite the Rittisberg lies the rustic daytime and evening venue ‘Ramsauer Tenne’. Our sun terrace offers views to...
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Jausenstation Da Bräuhauser | © Paul Pichler
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Jausenstation Da Bräuhauser

The Jausenstation stands not only for culinary and regional delicacies, but also for cordiality and a fun, family...
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  • Leoben

Schmollhube

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  • Mariazell

Edelweißhütte

Welcome to the hut "Edelweißhütte" on the Mariazeller Bürgeralpe at 1,.66 m above sea level!
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Ochsenalm

On the way to Ochsenalm invites the outlook to Filzmoos, the Tennengebirge and the Radstadt Tauern always...
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Jausenstation Reicher Hube

The rustic hut is located directly on the way to the Ingeringsee and is definitely worth a detour with its wonderful...
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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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