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. 

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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Seethalerhütte

The Seethalerhütte on the Dachstein is located at 2,740m, is the highest refuge in Upper Austria and was first built...
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Sulmhütte I | © Achromatic Photography
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  • Bad Schwanberg

Sulmhütte

The "Sulmhütte" snack station is located directly on the natural jewel, the Schwarze Sulm.
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  • Gröbminger Land

Tagalm

Hut in the Sattental Pruggern
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Jausenstation Straussenhof Wallner | © Jausenstation Straussenhof Wallner
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Jausenstation Straussenhof Wallner

The snack station in St. Blasen offers delicious delicacies - among others from our own farm! Taste delicacies around...
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Die Klinkehütte auf 1.504 m | © Thomas Sattler
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  • Admont

Klinkehütte

Alpine idyll and steep rock Nowhere else in the Gesäuse mountains are 2000-metre peaks easier to reach than those...
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the Hechl hut in Tauplitz | © Hotel DER HECHL
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  • Tauplitz

Hechl hut

The rustic alpine hut is located in the Gnanitz, nine kilometers from the village of Tauplitz. The Gnanitz can be...
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Gumpenalm - Wachlinger

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Joglland lakecottage_family_Eastern Styria | © Joglland Seehütte
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  • Strallegg

Joglland lakecottage Töglhofer

Everything fresh - everything homemade - everything delicious
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Breitlahnhütte - tenants wanted

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Wildalmhütte-Außenansicht-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal
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  • Pusterwald

Wildalmhütte

After a strenuous hike, enjoy a refreshing drink at the Wildalmhütte to quench your thirst and revitalize your senses.
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Alpine inn Stroßeggerwirt_House_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Alpine inn Stroßeggwirt

The Almgasthof Stroßeggwirt is well-known and popular: Here you can eat well, drink solidly and, above all, make...
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Teichhütte
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  • St. Barbara im Mürztal

Teichhütte

Romantic cottage for a stop, located directly on the pilgrimage trail.
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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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