At the Breitlahnhütte in the Sölktäler Nature Park | © TVB Schladming-Dachstein | SupersusiCom At the Breitlahnhütte in the Sölktäler Nature Park | © TVB Schladming-Dachstein | SupersusiCom
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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Märchenwiesen Hütte

Märchenwiesen hut, in a quiet and sunny location at the 7th exit. Rustic hut with large sun terrace. Here is the...
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  • Mühlen

Tonnerhütte

Culinary and communicative center in the alpine village "AlmDorf Tonnerhütte" at 1.600m above sea level. Best...
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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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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Gasthaus Edelbrunn

Tip: Deep-fried chicken, pork in pumpkin seed crust, scrambled pancakes
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  • Bruck an der Mur

Madereck Almgasthaus Puster

The Almgasthaus am Madereck can be heard in 1000 m, 1.5 hours walking time. Bruck's local mountain is an ideal...
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Joglbauerhütte

Nature Park Sölktäler
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  • Mariazell

Sennhütte auf dem Dürriegel

Welcome to the hut on the Dürriegel at 1.354 m!
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Jausenstation Himmelreichbauer

Snack station on the Bründlweg
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  • 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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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Gumpenalm - Wachlinger

Nature Park Sölktäler
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  • St. Lorenzen im Mürztal

Kochhütte

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Almgasthaus Schießlingalm
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  • Aflenz

Almgasthaus Schießling

The Almgasthaus Schießlingalm is located at 1484 m and can be reached via a toll road (starting from the village of...
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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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