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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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Gumpenalm - Wachlinger

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Seidlhütte on the Zimitzalm, Grundlsee, Forest | © TVB Ausseerland Jacqueline Korber
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  • Grundlsee

Seidl hut at Zimitzalm

The Seidlhütte on the Zimitzalm is a rustic mountain hut at an altitude of 983 meters in the municipality of Grundlsee...
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Ischler Hütte, Altaussee, Hütte | © Bernhard Auer
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  • Altaussee

Ischler Hütte

The alpine club hut is located on the edge of the Totes Gebirge.
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Burger im Seestüberl | © Seestüberl auf der Hebalm
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Seestüberl at the Hebalm

You have to taste the homeland. - That is our claim for homemade food from the kitchen.
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Stoahand Hut_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Stoahandhütte
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Stoahand hut

The "Stoahandhütte" is located on the Sommeralm between the Heulantsch and the Plankogel. You can stop here during the...
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Steinbrecherhütte Ödernalm | © Familie Sonnleitner
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  • Bad Mitterndorf

Steinbrecherhütte

Rustic cottage at the highest level!
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Eschachalm

During a visit to the Almfacé & Jausenstation you can indulge yourself with culinary delicacies. Fresh cakes,...
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Ramplerhütte-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Ramplerhütte
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  • Seckau

Ramplerhütte

Nice hut in the direction of Maria Schnee.
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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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Weißenbachalm, Bad Aussee | © TVB Ausseerland - Salzkammergut/H. Rastl
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  • Bad Aussee

Weißenbachalm-Hütte

Vroni and Heinrich are happy about a visit to their hut.
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Zauneralm

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Sonnenaufgang | © Leobner Hütte
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  • Vordernberg

Leobner Hütte

The Leobner Hütte is located at 1,582m above sea level on the eastern slope of the 1,910m high Polster. It is the...
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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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