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Mountain huts & chalets Austria

Stop-over spots
All pastures

Stop-over spots from rustic to modern

There is no room for haste on the sun-kissed terraces and parlor benches of typical Ötztal mountain huts and pastures. Instead, the rustic mountain feeling spreads while the hut tenant serves fresh and regional delicacies. By the way, rumors are going about that bacon dumplings, shredded pancake & more taste even better on the mountain – and it's really true. Anyone can try it out as some alpine inns, snack stations and mountain restaurants can also be reached by cart road or mountain railway, while other huts and alpine pastures can only be reached by using your calves traditionally.
pastures huts Ötztal hiking mountaineering stop-over

Alpine huts and pastures – a longed-for destination to escape from everyday life

It doesn't matter whether it's rustic like on faded black-and-white photographs or modern with lots of glass, wood and a flair for design: every pasture hut in Ötztal has its very own charm. Just as every hut tenant – be it female or male – stands for unique hospitality. It must be because of the fulfilling meaning of their activities that they remain so cordial despite long working days - the hut tenants are very often cooks, waiters, farmers, cattle breeders or shepherds in one person. Usually, several generations of a family help to take care of the cattle, produce their own farm goods such as cheese and butter and decorate the hut as a beautiful hiking destination. There is almost always time for a short chat with the hikers. Favorite topic? Of course, the hard but beautiful life on the alpine pasture!

The following list contains all stopover destinations on Ötztal's mountains – use the filter function for an even quicker search for the favorite destination.

Frequently asked questions about mountain huts in Austria

Originally, the rustic alpine huts in Austria were plain and simple accommodations for shepherds and herdsmen who lived on the mountain during the summer months to look after the cattle and other farm animals. Most of the alpine huts are scattered across the mountain meadows or can be found together in a small pasture village. Austria's alpine farmers make an important contribution to preserving the valuable cultural landscape above the tree line. In addition to agricultural use, alpine pastures also serve as recreational areas by promoting local tourism. Many alpine huts within Ötztal also comprise an inn and offer visitors tasty hut fare made from own or regional products. Let yourself be inspired by the fascination of alpine pasturelands!
According to "Almwirtschaft Österreich" association, there are currently over 8000 alpine pastures spread across the country. More than 2000 of them can be found in Tirol. Grazing meadows and alpine pastures together with mixed pastures make up a large part, and there are also milk, sheep and horse pastures.

Of course, it varies depending on the region, season and type of accommodation. The spectrum ranges from plain dormitories with a shared bathroom to modernly equipped double rooms. Both minimalists and mountain lovers with a certain need for comfort will find a suitable accommodation in scenic Ötztal. It is best to request at the hut of your choice to find out about the catering options and prices. Special tip: a reservation is not only recommended during peak season. Alpine Club members often receive a discount!

All huts & alpine pastures in Ötztal including contact options can be found on this page!

Some huts and alpine pastures are open in Ötztal all year round. While they attract ski tourers or tobogganers to the warm oven in winter, they welcome hikers to the sunny terrace during the summer months. The start of the summer season often depends on both weather and snow conditions, this applies especially to high alpine huts and pastures. Only when the footpaths can be safely walked on in early summer also the hut tenants will open again. It is best to find out about the current opening times directly at the respective destination in Ötztal. You will find a complete list of contacts on this page.

Bielefelder Hütte

regional cuisine, après ski, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, Ski huts, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking, Hütten

Acherkogelbahn lift to Hochoetz from the top station the trail climbs to the hut:Dauer: 20 minsAlternatively: Bus Oetz - Ochsen garten, on along a steep trail via Balbach Alm and Kühtaile Alm to the hut, Timer: 2 hSummer: mid June - beginning of OctoberThe registered German Alpine Club (Bielefeld Section) offers rest, comfort and a feast of food at its hut at the foot of the Acherkogel (3,008 m.). A visit to the Bielefeld Hut is a "must" for every walker. There are magnificent views of the Tyrolean mountains, easy to reach within half an hour from the upper station.Winter: Christmas - Easterbeds (34), mattresses (27)Tyrolean cuisineEnjoy the large sun terrace offering fantastic views of the Stubai, Ötztal and Lechtal Alps. A great selection of walks with many variations.Rossköpfe 2,398 m - Wetter kreuz 2,591 m - Windegg 2,644 m - Acherkogel 3,008 m

Opening Hours:
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08.12.2023 - 13.04.2024
Mo: 09:30-16:00
Tu: 09:30-16:00
We: 09:30-16:00
Th: 09:30-16:00
Fr: 09:30-16:00
Sa: 09:30-16:00
Su: 09:30-16:00
01.06.2024 - 06.10.2024
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
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Today: 09:30 - 16:00

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Stallwiesalm

regional cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar

With the cozy hut Stallwiesalm you have reached a great mountain hut in the foothills of mighty Söldenkogl peak at 1.850 m altitude.The hut is well known for its culinary delicious comprising Tyrolean specialities like roast pork shank, spare ribs, cheese spaetzles and Emperor-style shredded pancake!In summer starting point for different walking tours.ALMZEIT focus: hut areaOpen in summer Closed in winter To Stallwiesalm:Hiking: Sölden - Granbichl - Stallwiesalm, Sölden - Rechenau - Stallwiesalm, altitude gain: 500 m, length: 5 km, time: 1.5 hwith the bike from Sölden Freizeit Arena, length: 5 km, altitude gain: 500 m, gradient: 14%, time: 1 1/4 hCrossings: Kleblealm, Fiegl's Gasthaus, LochlealmWinter: Ski tour to hut, Granbichl - Stallwiesalm, altitude gain: 500 m, lenghth: 5 km, time: 1.5 h; Winter footpath and natural toboggan run to hut. Wednesday & Thursday Hut evenings on request.Peak tours: Söldenkogl time: 3 h, Laubkarsee time: 2.5 h, Hochstubaihütte time: 4 h, Nebelkogel time: 4 h, Wilde Leck time: 5 h

Opening Hours:
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05.06.2024 - 06.10.2024
Mo: 10:00-18:00
Tu: -
We: 10:00-18:00
Th: 10:00-18:00
Fr: 10:00-18:00
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Top Mountain Crosspoint

Rollstuhlgerecht, restaurant, regional cuisine, Italian cuisine, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, Ski huts, Hütten

All our dishes are home-made and hand-produced, we care about sustainable, seasonal and mainly regional purchase of ingedrients, from producers who not only share our vision for quality but knowingly practise it in their own lives.Juices of all kinds, beer, the best coffee and hand-picked wines from Italy and Austria conclude our suggestions for your valuable hours of enjoyment in the Tyrolean mountains.

Opening Hours:
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18.05.2023 - 21.04.2024
Mo: 09:00-17:30
Tu: 09:00-17:30
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Tiefenbach Gletscher Restaurant

regional cuisine, SS/self-service, international cuisine, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, Ski huts, alpine dairy/snack bar

Tiefenbach Glacier Restaurant is the glacier meeting point at 2.796m.

Opening Hours:
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28.10.2023 - 01.05.2024
Mo: 08:30-16:00
Tu: 08:30-16:00
We: 08:30-16:00
Th: 08:30-16:00
Fr: 08:30-16:00
Sa: 08:30-16:00
Su: 08:30-16:00
09.10.2024 - 04.05.2025
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
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Fr: 09:00-16:00
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Today: 08:30 - 16:00

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Brunnenkogelhaus

regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, Vegane Küche, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, home cooking, Hütten

We are directly at the summit of the 2.738 m high Brunnenkogel in Sölden, surrounded by the Stubaier and Ötztaler Alps. The unique mountain panorama you will hardly find on another hut like here at the Brunnenkogelhaus. Whether sunrise or sunset - it is always an unforgettable experience.Hiking route:from Sölden - Moos via Brunnenberg to Brunnenkogel, time: 3.5 hfrom Fiegls Gasthaus to Brunnenkogel, time: 2.5 - 3 hfrom Windachalm via Wannensee and Wannenkar saddle to Rötekogel. Further on to Hinterer Brunnenkogel and to Brunnenkogel, time: 4.5 hfrom Timmelsjoch along the ridge to Brunnenkogelhaus, surefootedness and a good head for heights required, time: 4 - 5 hSummer: open from mid June to late Septemberno closing day!excellent home cookingwarm meals served all dayhalf board availablebeds (12), mattress dorm (12), showerThe hut: newly built in 2007, located in Sölden's quiet part, Brunnenkogel offers picturesque views of the Alpine scenery. Sunbathing terrace, homey parlor. ideal for birthday parties, school outings, etc.

Opening Hours:
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22.06.2024 - 21.09.2024
Mo: 07:00-00:00
Tu: 07:00-00:00
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Genussplatz Nativo

restaurant, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking

The nativo pleasure place is your restaurant in Burgstein. Both guests and locals come together here to be spoiled by our kitchen team. With Tyrolean specialities, classics of Austrian cuisine and international culinary highlights that simply go with it. Accompanied by sparkling drinks, selected wines and local beer specialties.

Opening Hours:
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10.11.2023 - 16.04.2024
Mo: -
Tu: 10:00-17:00
We: 10:00-17:00
Th: 10:00-17:00
Fr: 10:00-17:00
Sa: 10:00-17:00
Su: 10:00-17:00
08.05.2024 - 06.10.2024
Mo: 10:00-17:00
Tu: 10:00-17:00
We: 10:00-17:00
Th: 10:00-17:00
Fr: 10:00-17:00
Sa: 10:00-17:00
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Today: 10:00 - 17:00

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Vordere Tumpenalm

regional cuisine, Austrian cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar

The Vordere Tumpenalm lies at an altitude of 1.831 meters, surrounded by lash green meadows and the Ötztal mountains.Hiking path:Parking: parking lot at the elementary schoolTrailhead of this tour is Tumpen´s elementary school. Follow the asphalt road in direction of Grube - turn left into the forest trail leading up to the Tumpen waterfall. Take the trail on the left towards Gehsteig Alm and Vordere Tumpener Alm as soon as you reach the last junction. The path on the right takes you to Armelen Hütte. Altitude gain: 908Duration: 2 hours (up and down 4 hours)Return: same route or a mountain tour to the "Ersten Karkopf" an further to the Armelen Hut and back to Tumpen- whole-time hot meal- regional and tyrolean specialities- overnight stay: 1 Hut for 4 person- Dogs allowable - on request

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Hohe Mut Alm

Rollstuhlgerecht, restaurant, regional cuisine, Fondue, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, Ski huts, live music/concerts, Hütten

Hohe Mut Alm - 2.670 m - a special guest experienceTop cuisine, with many regional specialties, a cosy mountain hut Tyrolean-style, with an abundance of wood and its own delightful atmosphere, homely Tyrolean parlours and one of the sunniest terraces for deckhairrs - the Hohe Mut Alm, at the head of the Ötztal Valley, ofers everything your heart desires, both in summer and during the ski season.Gather your strength again at our place, before your next downhill run on the glistening powder snow. Enjoy the fresh and healthy Tyrolean mountain air on our sun terrace and pamper you palate with genuine, authentic Tyrolean dishes.

Opening Hours:
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16.11.2023 - 21.04.2024
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
We: 09:00-16:00
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Today: 09:00 - 16:00

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Goldegg Alm

regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, SS/self-service, Austrian cuisine, Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, Ski huts, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking

To Goldegg Alm:Sölden center via Innerwald towards Gaislachalm, fork-off to Goldeggalm, altitude gain: 526 m, length: 5 km, time: 1.5 hfrom Hochsölden via Gampealm - Rettenbachalm – past middle station to Goldeggalm, time: 2.5 hwith Gaislachkogl gondola to middle station, altitude gain: 45 mwith the bike from Sölden, length: 5 km, altitude gain: 526 m, gradient: 14%Crossings: Goldeggalm - Heidealm, Gaislachsee - GaislachkoglWinter: ski mountaineering tour, starting point in Sölden, altitude gain: 526 m, length: 5 km, time: 1 hALMZEIT focus: Potato Time - climbing, bouncing, swinging and floating on the wooden tuber.Cozy, quaint mountain hut in winter easily accessible from Heidebahn chair lift via the ski route Famous for its excellent baked potatoes

Opening Hours:
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11.12.2023 - 21.04.2024
Mo: 10:00-17:00
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Th: 10:00-17:00
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Sa: -
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Today: 10:00 - 17:00

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Braunschweiger Hütte

regional cuisine, Vegane Küche, vegetarian cuisine, Hütten

The Braunschweigerhütte (category I) lies on 2759 m in the Ötztaler Alps at the end of the Pitztals. The hut was built in 1892 and was extended in 1932 and 1965. The hut is located on the distant footpath E5. Totally 180 sleeping possibilities.Winter: Storm shelter open!

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