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. 

Grabneralm in den Haller Mauern im Gesäuse
  • Admont

Grabneralm

Shortly before the Grabnerstein No Gesäuse without Grabneralm! Perhaps the alpine nature trail, the many goats or the...
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Johnsleitnerhütte in Gnanitz, Tauplitz | © Johnsleitnerhütte
  • Tauplitz

Johnsleitner-Hütte

The Johnsleitner-Hütte near Tauplitz is a certified Kulinarium Steiermark hut and represents down-to-earth mountain...
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Jausenplatte | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • Stadl-Predlitz

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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Roseggerhaus mountain hut_Eastern Styria | © Gernot Schafferhofer
  • open today
  • Ratten

Roseggerhaus Pretul

The Rosegger Schutzhaus of the Nature Friends Ratten on the Pretul is open both in winter and in summer.
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Schäffer | © Bründlweg
  • open today
  • St. Lorenzen im Mürztal

Jausenstation Schäffer-Huber

More than just a snack station with “good soups” in the middle of the Bründlweg.
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Gfölleralm

in the valley Untertal at the Riesachsee.
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Wiese | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/Jacqueline Korber
  • Bad Aussee

Sarsteinalm

Welcome to the Sarsteinalm!
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Walcheralm

Our alpine hut, the Walcheralm, is open in summer and winter. At cosy get-togethers on our sun terrace, we will spoil...
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Außen Sommer | © Tourismusverband Murau
  • open today
  • Oberwölz-Lachtal

Kleinlachtalhütte

The Kleinlachtalhütte is situated at an altitude of 1733 meters and operates as a snack station from July to September...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Waldhornalm

Starting point for hikes up to Hauser Kaibling
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Lindenstüberl_Sign_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

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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Remschniggalmhütte | © Tourismusverband Südsteiermark
  • Arnfels

Remschnigg cabin - Poglei cabin

The Remschnigg Alm - enjoy nature with a magnificent view!
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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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