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. 

Grazerhütte, Tauplitzalm, Guest garden | © Grazerhütte
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  • Tauplitz

Grazerhütte

Cozy hut located on the hiking route of the six lakes on the Tauplitzalm. Recharge your batteries in summer as well as...
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Sportalm auf der Kaiserau | © Thomas Sattler
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Sportalm Kaiserau

Welcome to the Sportalm Kaiserau, where you will be spoiled at 1,100 m above sea level with a selection of local and...
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Ischler Hütte, Altaussee, Hütte | © Bernhard Auer
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Ischler Hütte

The alpine club hut is located on the edge of the Totes Gebirge.
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Jausenstation Stadlbauer | © Tourismusverband Murau
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Jausenstation Stadlbauer

Typical Styrian specialties await you in a cozy hut atmosphere.
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SteinwenderHütte-Hütte-Murtal-Steiermark | © Anita Fössl
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  • Gaal

Steinwender snack station

The Steinwenderhütte with its award-winning Styrian cheese is definitely worth a visit.
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Außen Sommer | © Tourismusverband Murau
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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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Die Hüttenwirte Kazimiera und Leopold | © Thomas Sattler
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Hesshütte

You can book your overnight stay at Hesshütte online.Take the waterfall trail Close to Hochtor and Planspitze, there...
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Wanderstation_Mixnitz_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Pernegg

Hiking Station Mixnitz

The Wanderstation Mixnitz is a small snack bar with a cozy rest area next to the train station in Mixnitz.  A good...
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Oxnalm-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Elisabeth Freitag
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Oxn Alm

The Oxn Alm is located at an altitude of about 1,400 meters and offers a genuine feel-good program for body and palate.
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Großlachtalhütte | © Großlachtal Hütte
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Großlachtal Hütte

If you need a break from the stressful everyday life, you are in good hands here at the Großlachtalhütte with the...
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Auf der Kräuterin | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
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Sennhütte auf der Kräuterin

Welcome to the hut on the Kräuterin at 1.394 m!
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Alm in, Tauplitzalm, guest room | © Gipfelmomente
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  • Tauplitz

Alm in

The Alm In is located directly at the parking lot on the Tauplitzalm.
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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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