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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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Halseralm

Our 400-year-old Halseralm lies at 1.100 m within a beautiful meadow à la Hergottswinker’l (god’s corner). A...
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Sonnalm im Winter
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Sonnalm

Situated directly on the Sonnenbahn slope, this cozy hut is the perfect choice for a stop over!
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Jausenstation Stadlbauer
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

Jausenstation Stadlbauer

Typical Styrian specialties await you in a cozy hut atmosphere.
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Jausenstation Tscheppa
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  • St. Georgen am Kreischberg

Jausenstation Tscheppa

Here you will be spoiled with local specialties and products from our own production.
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  • Gröbminger Land

Berggasthof Steinerhaus

Berggasthof Steinerhaus at 1845 m above sealevel. Exellent location for mountain walks, mountain/rock climbing and...
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Sattelberghütte

The Sattelberghütte is the starting point of the family-friendly nature and environmental trail with its 17 stations....
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  • Tauplitz

Mountain Inn Hollhaus

The cozy inn is located at 1,650 meters above sea level directly on the Tauplitzalm. In summer, countless hikes lead...
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  • Gröbminger Land

SCHLADMINGER - Alm

rest, enjoy and be amazed - an alpine hut in the middle of the Schladminger Tauern
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Edelweißhütte

Welcome to the hut "Edelweißhütte" on the Mariazeller Bürgeralpe at 1,.66 m above sea level!
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  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Falkensteinalm Schutzhütte

Our Alm At 1037m above sea level, a beautiful high alpine pasture awaits you with a wonderful panorama and calves...
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Bergbauern Lackneralm

One hut, two names and lots of viewsNature lovers of all kinds get together at the weekends. Then they hike to the cosy...
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Seidl hut at Zimitzalm

A popular destination for families with children!
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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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