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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Patscha hut_House_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • St. Kathrein am Offenegg

Patscha hut

Hikers in particular like to visit the Patschahütte at the weekend. The hut at the foot of the Patschas welcomes...
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Die Mödlingerhütte auf 1.523 m | © Stefan Leitner
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Mödlingerhütte

You can book your overnight stay at Mödlingerhütte online.Imagine the following: A recently expanded picture book hut...
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Hirnalm 1 | © Bleyer
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  • Trofaiach

Hirnalm

The Hirnalm is a rustic alpine hut where you can get one or the other Styrian delicacy. 
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JagaAlm | © Tourismusverband Murau
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JagaAlm at the Kreischberg

Located directly in the Kreischberg WM area, the rustic JagaAlm is ideal for a cozy hut visit with service. We pamper...
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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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Schutzhaus Turnaueralm
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Schutzhaus Turnaueralm

Servus on the Turnaueralm! In the middle of the Upper Styrian Almenland between Kapfenberg and Mariazell.
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Alpengasthof Schöckl | © Alpengasthof Schöckl
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Alpengasthof am Schöckl

Cosy setting and good food at on top of Schöckl mountain at St.Radegung
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GasthofRieseralm-Außenansicht1-Murtal-Steiermark | © Gasthof Rieseralm
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  • Obdach

Gasthof Rieseralm

It's cozy at the Rieseralm
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Tobiasalm-Außenbereich4-Murtal-Steiermark | © Tobiasalm
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  • Lobmingtal

Tobiasalm

The Tobiasalm is a "real" small alpine hut, which is run by the shepherds who manage the alpine pasture. An insider...
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Tyrnaueralm Hütte_Sommer_Oststeiermark | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Tyrnauer Alm Hut

The Tyrnaueralm Hütte is at the foot of the Rote Wand and therefore the perfect stop for a hike to the Rote Wand. It...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Preintalerhütte

located at the round of the Klafferkessel
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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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