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. 

Wetterkoglerhaus_from outside_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Wetterkoglerhaus

The Wetterkoglerhaus on Hochwechsel is open in the summer season.
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  • Kapfenberg

Einkehr Prieselbauer

Stop at Prieselbauer Located directly on the Wulfingweg - culinary delicacies - petting zoo
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Hölleralm-Sommer-Hohentauern-Murtal-Steiermark | © Herbert Raffalt
  • Hohentauern

Hölleralm

The Neubauer family looks forward to spoiling you with a snack at the Hölleralm from June to September.
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Sennhütte am Herrenboden | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Sennhütte am Herrenboden

Welcome to the hut on Herrenboden at approx. 1.500 m!
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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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Snack station Schaffer_Troadkasten_Eastern Styria | © Jausenstation Schaffer
  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Snack station Schaffer

How about a short break when driving towards the Teichalm? Then you have come to the right place at the Schaffer snack...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Waldhornalm

Starting point for hikes up to Hauser Kaibling
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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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Shelter Hut Eibisberg_Outside view_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • open today
  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Shelter Hut Eibisberg

The Eibisberg refuge and snack station is located at 1,200 meters above sea level. Hikers can stop here and eat a...
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Schäffer | © Bründlweg
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  • 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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  • Öblarn-Niederöblarn

Berghaus of the ÖAV

Berghaus section of the ÖAV Öblarn
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Almgasthaus Göriacheralm | © Almgasthaus Göriacheralm / Familie Strobl
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Alpine Inn Göriacheralm

The cozy Stroblhütte on the Göriacheralm (1429 m) can be easily reached in 1 hour's walk from the Seebergalm (car...
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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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