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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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AlmZeit-Hütte Winter
  • Stadl-Predlitz-Turrach

AlmZeit-Hütte

The AlmZeit hut is the highest hut in the Turracher Höhe skiing and hiking area.
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  • Gröbminger Land

Tagalm

Hut in the Sattental Pruggern
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Grasserhütte mit Fölzstein
  • Thörl

Grasserhütte (1472 m)

Popular and rustic alpine hut on the Fölzalm at 1484 m above sea level. The Fölzalm is one of the most popular hiking...
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Die Mödlingerhütte auf 1.523 m | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Mödlingerhütte

You can book your overnight stay at Mödlingerhütte online.Imagine the following: A recently expanded picture book hut...
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Die Michlbauerhütte | © Naturpark Mürzer Oberland
  • Neuberg an der Mürz

Michlbauerhütte

Here at the Michlbauerhütte, we attach great importance to the regionality of our products. Bratwurst, sausages,...
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Halterhütte | © Kurkommission St. Radegund
  • St. Radegund bei Graz

Schöckl Halterhütte

hearty cuisine and wonderful panorama
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Jausenstation Speckbauer
  • open today
  • St. Peter Kbg.

Hofladen Speckbauer

The name "Speckbauer" alone reveals what the skill of the farmers lies in - they produce delicious smoked and fresh...
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Hirnalm | © TV ERZBERG LEOBEN
  • open today
  • Trofaiach

Hirnalm

The Hirnalm is a rustic alpine hut where you can get one or the other Styrian delicacy. 
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Lahn Alm am Buchauer Sattel | © Stefan Leitner
  • Admont

Lahn Alm

Sometimes you just can't miss the signs. In the case of the Lahn-Alm, this is definitely the case.
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Halseralm

Here you will find a real old alpine cabin
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  • Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Schrabachalm

An alp with tradition.
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  • Wies

Almhütte Wirtbartl

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