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. 

Arche des Waldes | © Mariazeller Bürgeralpe / Rudy Dellinger
  • Mariazell

Café am See auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe

Ark of the forest with café by the lake. One of the most beautiful places for a rest.
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Alpine Shelter Masenberg_Outside_Eastern Styria | © Helmut Schweighofer
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Alpine Hut atop Masenberg

In the traditional alpine shelter atop Masenberg hikers and visitors can enjoy refresments as well as the wonderful...
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Dorferhütte | © Tourismusverband Murau
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Dorferhütte

The Dorferhütte is a managed hut at the foot of the Sölkpass. There you will find simple and rustic rooms in an...
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Sennhütte am Herrenboden | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
  • Mariazell

Sennhütte am Herrenboden

Welcome to the hut on Herrenboden at approx. 1.500 m!
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Glatzl Trahütten Alm in St. Lorenzen am Wechsel | © Glatzl Trahütten Alm
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  • St. Lorenzen am Wechsel

Glatzl Trahütten Alm

Ideal hiking destination with a wonderful panorama and delicious refreshments!
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Bär | © TV Hochsteiermark / Brigitte Digruber
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  • Mariazell

Gasthof zum Bäreneck

Enjoy the magical view of the Styrian mountains of the foothills of the Alps from the cozy tavern at 1,222m above sea...
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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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Jausnerei, Grundlsee, Hausansicht | © Tourismusverband Ausseerland
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  • Grundlsee

snack bar Trisselwand

The Jausnerei Trisselwand in Grundlsee is a rustic place to stop at an altitude of about 970 m. Hikers and day-trippers...
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Unsere Hüttenwirte Alexander und Sandra | © Christoph Lukas
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  • Admont

Haindlkarhütte

You can book your overnight stay at Haindlkarhütte online.House on the stone wall Where the roast pork tastes just...
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Hütte am See | © Marschnig
  • Vordernberg

Diving Center Alpsaquarium Lake Grüblsee

on the Grüblsee the highest diving centre in Europe
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AlmZeit-Hütte Winter | © AlmZeit-Hütte
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  • Stadl-Predlitz

AlmZeit-Hütte

The AlmZeit hut is the highest hut in the ski and hiking area of Turracher Höhe.    
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  • Hohentauern

Moaralm

Quaint little cottage surrounded by unspoiled nature.
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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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