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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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Almgasthaus Puster | © M. Maili
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  • Bruck an der Mur

Madereck Almgasthaus Puster

The Almgasthaus am Madereck can be heard in 1000 m, 1.5 hours walking time. Bruck's local mountain is an ideal...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Rosemi Alm

The cozy Rosemialm have room for 80 people and is a destination for the whole family. Enjoy daily regional specialties.
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Scheibelalm - Family Rössl

The Scheibelalm is a managed hut at 1,917 metres and lies northwest of Pölsen!
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Schafalm Planai

That's the motto of the Schafalm: Where time still takes its time. Very close to the gondola top station and yet far...
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Traweng hut on the Tauplitzalm
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Trawenghütte

The Trawenghütte is located on the Tauplitzalm above the Steirersee. It is only accessible on foot.
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Harrys Alm

The gastronomy in Harrys Alm on the popular Hauser Kaibling is open to all - it is not only our guests of the comfort...
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Sondl-Alm

quaint and cosy hut in a quiet location
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Walcheralm

Our alpine hut, the Walcheralm, is open in summer and winter. At cosy get-togethers on our sun terrace, we will spoil...
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Lärchkogelhütte

Here you will find a cosy ambience, a familiar team, delicious food, various drinks, an inviting sun terrace when the...
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Interhütte on the Tauplitzalm
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Interhütte

The Interhütte is located after the Schwarzensee and the Leistalm. It is accessible only on foot.
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Joglland lakecottage Töglhofer

Everything fresh - everything homemade - everything delicious
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Brandalm

Dachstein Kircherl & Mountaineer Memorial
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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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