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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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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Oberkogler-Alm

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  • Waldbach-Mönichwald

Wetterkoglerhaus

The Wetterkoglerhaus on Hochwechsel is open in the summer season.
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  • Trofaiach

Almwirtshaus Hiaslegg

The Almwirtshaus is located on a pass between Tragöß and Trofaiach and is the starting point for numerous hikes, such...
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  • Strallegg

Joglland lakecottage Töglhofer

Everything fresh - everything homemade - everything delicious
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Hochsitz Riesneralm

Outside and inside great
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Mühlstodl

Newly built ski hut and après-ski bar Mühlstodl in the Reiteralm ski area. With a varied culinary offer, from...
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Almgasthaus Seebergalm
  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Almgasthaus Seebergalm

Our quaint little inn is located on the idyllic Seebergalm at 1150m altitude, right next to the ski lift. In summer,...
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  • Rottenmann

Rottenmanner Hütte

Laughter is healthy Where there is faith, there is also laughter, Martin Luther once said - and indeed. If you are on...
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Alpine inn Stroßeggwirt

The Almgasthof Stroßeggwirt is well-known and popular: Here you can eat well, drink solidly and, above all, make...
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  • Gaal

Lorettohof

With us you can have a hearty breakfast, in our Jausenstub´n you can enjoy a delicious snack all day long and in the...
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  • Mariazell

Sennhütte auf der Kräuterin

Welcome to the hut on the Kräuterin at 1.394 m!
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  • Lassing

Jausenstation Perschenhube

For meat lovers. Enjoy grilled classics and specialities from the smoker in our rustic ambience. Juicy steaks, pulled...
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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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