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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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Wildalmhütte-Murtal-Steiermark | © Tourismusverband Murtal
  • Pusterwald

Wildalmhütte

Enjoy the culinary delights of the Wildalmhütte after the hike
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  • Ramsau am Dachstein

Sattelberghütte

The Sattelberghütte is the starting point of the family-friendly nature and environmental trail with its 17 stations....
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Freiländeralmhütte | © Freiländeralmhütte
  • Deutschlandsberg

Freiländeralmhütte

Freiländer-hütteFor inexperienced hikers, you can easily walk in the direction of the windmills and reach the hut...
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Knödelhütte-Außenansicht | © Regionalmanagement Lavanttal GmbH | Erich Schober
  • Hirschegg-Pack

Knödelhütte

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Edelweißhütte auf der Mariazeller Bürgeralpe | © TVB Mariazeller Land / Fred Lindmoser
  • Mariazell

Edelweißhütte

Welcome to the hut "Edelweißhütte" on the Mariazeller Bürgeralpe at 1,.66 m above sea level!
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Einkehren beim Wirtbartl | © Tv Südsteiermark | Nadine Geuter Photography
  • Wies

Almhütte Wirtbartl

Since 1865, when a certain Bartlmä Maritschnegg, opened an inn, this exists until today without interruption! In...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Preintalerhütte

located at the round of the Klafferkessel
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Patscha hut_House_Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark
  • 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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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Schleinhütte

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Zecki's Hütte | © Zecki's Hütte
  • Neumarkt in der Steiermark

Zecki's hut and ZeckiLand

Ideal family excursion destination for everyone!
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  • Breitenau am Hochlantsch

Alpine hut Hofbauer

The rustic alpine hut is located at approx. 1,350 meters and is located between Hochschlag and Eibeggsattel in the...
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  • Stanz

Jausenstation Almwirt

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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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