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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 1,666 alpine pastures and huts. They are surrounded by a national park, seven nature parks, one UNESCO biosphere park and more than 50 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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Hauereck_Hütte_Skiers_Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus
  • St. Kathrein am Hauenstein

Sun hut

Sun hut directly at the Hauereck ski lift
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Gumpenalm - Wachlinger

Nature Park Sölktäler
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Snack station Schaffer_Troadkasten_Eastern Styria | © Jausenstation Schaffer
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  • Fladnitz an der Teichalm

Snack station Schaffer

How about a short break when driving towards the Teichalm? Then you have come to the right place at the Schaffer snack...
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  • Gröbminger Land

Perneralm

Summer hut in Sattental
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Jausenplatte | © Tourismusverband Murau
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  • Stadl-Predlitz

Jausenstation Da Bräuhauser

The Jausenstation stands not only for culinary and regional delicacies, but also for cordiality and a fun, family...
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  • Schladming-Rohrmoos-Pichl

Preintalerhütte

located at the round of the Klafferkessel
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Haizl
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  • Krieglach

Jausenstation Haizlhof

Our mountain farm is located in the middle of Peter Rosegger's Waldheimat, on the sunny outskirts of Krieglach....
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  • Krakau

Grazer Hütte

The Grazer Hütte on the Preber Dark wooden shingles, red and white shutters, cozy seating with a unique view, a small...
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Jägeralm

Nature Park Sölktäler
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  • Naturpark Sölktäler

Ringdorferhütte

Nature Park Sölktäler
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  • Voitsberg

Teichwirt Voitsberg

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Jausenstation Bischof | © Jausenstation Bischof vlg. Gangl
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  • Schöder

Jausenstation Bischof vlg. Gangl

Those who settle down in the snack station to enjoy their snack will be served exquisite products with regional...
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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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