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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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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Ignaz-Mattis-Hütte

Mountain and refuge hut at the Giglachsee
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Dreieckhütte

The Dreieckhütte lies at 1452m above sea level and is open from mid-May to September 10th. It is located on the...
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Ebneralm auf 1.282 m | © Thomas Sattler
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Ebneralm

This devil's gorge! Before it, trail no. 85/669 branches off and leads in one hour directly to the Ebneralm, where...
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Alpengasthof Kreuzerhütte

The alpine inn is located at the foot of the Sölkpass and is the starting point for numerous hikes. "Down-to-earthness...
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Giglachseehütte

The Giglachsee Hut is located on the Giglachsee lake surrounded by the impressive mountain world of the Schladminger...
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Schwabergerhütte

The Schwabergerhütte offers a magnificent panoramic view and is located on the hiking route to the Kreuzkogel!
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  • Turnau - Seewiesen

Jausenstation Himmelreichbauer

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Ardning Alm auf 1037 m
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Ardning Alm Hütte

Bosruck - even without a tunnel The Haller-Mauern-Glück is not far away, just a few steps from the car park at the...
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Hotel PlannerInn

A warm welcome!
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Ganzalmhaus

The Ganzalmhaus can also be reached via the mountain bike route, the Mürz Valley Alpine Tour.
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  • Kapfenberg

Jausenstation Hubmann

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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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