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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.
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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.

Hochjoch Hospiz

regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, Austrian cuisine, Hütten

Opening times: 2nd march 2024 to 21st april 202414th june 2024 to 22th september 2024Hochjoch-Hospiz occupies a beautiful location on a hill, surrounded by the majestic three thousand meter high peaks of the Ötztal Alps. The hut is a popular base for all kinds of mountain tours.Winter: base for classic Ötztal ski mountaineering loop from Rofen (always inquire about route conditions), altitude gain: 513 m, time: 3 h.To the hut: From Vent - Rofental - through the romantic gorge, comfortable walk, altitude gain: 513 m, time: 2 hCrossings: Martin-Busch-Hütte, Schöne Aussicht, Vernagt-Hütte, Simi launhütte,Peak climbs: Weißkugel, Guslarspitzen, Fluchtkogel, Hintereisspitze, Langtauferer Spitze, Saykogel

Opening Hours:
Info
14.06.2024 - 21.09.2024
Mo: 07:00-07:00
Tu: 07:00-07:00
We: 07:00-07:00
Th: 07:00-07:00
Fr: 07:00-07:00
Sa: 07:00-07:00
Su: 07:00-07:00

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Hochjoch Hospiz im Winter

Rotkogelhütte

non-smoking locale, SS/self-service, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, Ski huts, home cooking, Hütten

Modern Alpine mountain hut with large sunbathing terrace. Fantastic view of Rettenbach glacier, Wildspitze and Stubai Alps. Children's playground, scenic St. Mary's chapel. Traditional, regional meals.New: Start of „Ollweite Line“ directly at the hut.Winter: umbrella barALMZEIT focus: Summit Time - easy walkings to summits like Rotkogel, Schwarzkogel. Summer: open from beginning of July to mid SeptemberWinter: open as soon as ski lifts open, approx. mid November to end of AprilTo Rotkogelhütte:NEW: Langeggbahn 6-seater lift right to the hutHiking or with the bike from Giggijoch gondola, time: 1 hHikinf from Rotkogel lift, time: 1 hHiking from Hochsölden, time: 2 hHiking or with the bike from Rettenbach Glacier time: 1.5 hwith the bike from Sölden - glacier road - turn right at the sand silo, time: 3 hPeak hikes: Rotkogl, time: 1 h, Schwarzkogl, time: 1.5 h, Schwarzsee, time: 0.5 h

Opening Hours:
Info
20.06.2024 - 22.09.2024
Mo: 09:30-16:30
Tu: 09:30-16:30
We: 09:30-16:30
Th: 09:30-16:30
Fr: 09:30-16:30
Sa: 09:30-16:30
Su: 09:30-16:30

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Winnebachseehütte

Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, alpine dairy/snack bar, Hütten

The hut is located at an altitude of 2361 m.Start: Gries/turning Winnebach, Walking time: 2 h6 beds2 multi-bed rooms (4-5 pers. each)22 dorm beds (4-5 pers. each)winter room (9)luggage transport for overnight guests possibleThe hut: a quaint and cosy mountain hut with a friendly atmosphere. Wonderful location at Lake Winnebachsee, surrounded by mighty peaks, near an impressive waterfall. Great outing destination for families and hut hikers. In the summer great base for mountaineers, in the winter for ski mountaineers. Climbing garden in vicinity of the hut.Crossings: Schweinfurter Hütte approx. 5 h, Westfalenhaus approx. 3 h, Amberger Hütte via Gries approx. 4 h or via Gaislehnscharte about 5 h (glacier experience!)Peaks: Gänsekragen approx. 1.5 - 2 h, Hoher Seeblaskogel approx. 3 h. With previous mountaineering experience and glacier equipment: Breiter Grieskogel approx. 3-4 h, Winnebacher Weißkogel approx. 3-4 h, Hohe Winnebachspitze approx. 3 h, Bachfallenkopf approx. 3 h (easy climbing in the upper part) (Alpine experience required).

Opening Hours:
Info
21.06.2024 - 03.10.2024
Mo: 10:00-18:00
Tu: 10:00-18:00
We: 10:00-18:00
Th: 10:00-18:00
Fr: 10:00-18:00
Sa: 10:00-18:00
Su: 10:00-18:00

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Sulztalalm

regional cuisine, Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, alpine dairy/snack bar

The Sulztalalm is located at an altitude of 1,915 m. From the parking area in Gries the path leads through meadows to the "Vögelasbrücke" at first. Continue the path to Sulztalalm at a slight hikingtrail trough the forest. (Approx. 1,5 h walking time)After a refreshment with good homemade meals you can continue the hike to Ambergerhütte. (1 h walking time)

Opening Hours:
Info
18.05.2024 - 30.06.2024
Mo: 10:00-17:00
Tu: 10:00-17:00
We: -
Th: 10:00-17:00
Fr: 10:00-17:00
Sa: 10:00-17:00
Su: 10:00-17:00
01.07.2024 - 01.09.2024
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
Su: 10:00-17:00

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Wirtshaus am Giggijoch

Rollstuhlgerecht, regional cuisine, SS/self-service, Vegane Küche, international cuisine, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, Ski huts

Lovingly prepared Austrian dishes are served in the cozy Wirtshausstube parlor or on the separate, sheltered Wirtshaus terrace. Your meals are accompanied by selected premium wines of local winemakers or fresh draft beers. Stop off at the inviting Wirtshaus Bar and enjoy a cappuccino, a glass of wine or beer. Early birds can book a sumptuous breakfast in the Wirtshaus to boost their energy level for the day's skiing.

Opening Hours:
Info
07.06.2024 - 06.10.2024
Mo: 09:00-16:30
Tu: 09:00-16:30
We: 09:00-16:30
Th: 09:00-16:30
Fr: 09:00-16:30
Sa: 09:00-16:30
Su: 09:00-16:30

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Siegerlandhütte

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

The Siegerland HütteThe hut is high above the Windachtal in the Stubaier Alps on 2.710 metres and not far from the border to South Tyrol. It also has his own climbing garden. The hut was built in 1928/29 and opened in 1930. The owner is the DAV, section Siegerland.Every year the section renovates and renews the hut, which is very neat. The Siegerland Refuge is of course not the oldest hut and not the most comfortable one, but we are sure, it is one of the most beautiful huts in the Stubaier Alps. The hut extinguish with it’s simplicity- but please believe- the "Kaiserschmarrn" never tasted better than up in the mountains.The hut has 23 beds and 26 dorm mattresses.

Opening Hours:
Info
28.06.2024 - 14.09.2024
Mo: 07:00-22:00
Tu: 07:00-22:00
We: 07:00-22:00
Th: 07:00-22:00
Fr: 07:00-22:00
Sa: 07:00-22:00
Su: 07:00-22:00

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Moosalm

restaurant, regional cuisine, Austrian cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking

Quaint holiday hut with great views on the valley. Wood paneled parlors, rustic bar. Tyrolean food, fresh produce from own farm.DAY OFF SUMMER: Monday | DAY OFF WINTER: MondayTo Gasthof Moosalm:Hiking or with the car from the base st ation of Gaislachkoglbahn to Moosalm, length: 1kmCircular route 1: Zwieselstein loop tour and back again, time: ¾ hCircular route 2: Moosalm - Brunnenbergalm - Kleblealm (optional: ascent to Söldenkogl and Hochstubaihütte) - Stallwiesalm - Waalweg to MoosalmCircular route 3: Moosalm - Brunnenbergalm - Brunnenkogelhaus - Fiegl's Gasthaus - Lochlealm - Jägers Notweg - MoosalmSuperb place for great ski holidays in winter, serving mulled wine and spicy alcoholic tea!

Opening Hours:
Info
28.06.2024 - 22.09.2024
Mo: -
Tu: 11:00-17:00
We: 11:00-17:00
Th: 11:00-17:00
Fr: 11:00-17:00
Sa: 11:00-17:00
Su: -

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Moosalm

Acherberg Alm

Rollstuhlgerecht, Austrian cuisine, Ski huts, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking, Hütten

The alp with its own dairy and panoramic views, easily reached via the forest trail from the Acherkogelbahn top station in about 30 minutes. Home made butter and cheese. Hot meals throughout the day. Walk from here to the old halfway station in about 35 minutes.

Opening Hours:
Info
01.06.2024 - 22.10.2024
Mo: 09:00-16:00
Tu: 09:00-16:00
We: 09:00-16:00
Th: 09:00-16:00
Fr: 09:00-16:00
Sa: 09:00-16:00
Su: 09:00-16:00

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Berghotel & Gasthof Marlstein

Rollstuhlgerecht, restaurant, regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking

Traditional house above Ochsengarten starting-point for all hiking-excursions during the hole year.In the summertime enjoy at our restaurant with sunshine-terrace the beautyful mountain-panorama and our special alpine-viands from our own farm! Special for kids is the visitation of our own "kids zoo".In the wintertime special starting-point for all skiing-hikers.

Opening Hours:
Info
18.05.2024 - 13.10.2024
Mo: 11:00-16:00
Tu: 11:00-16:00
We: 11:00-16:00
Th: -
Fr: 11:00-16:00
Sa: 11:00-16:00
Su: 11:00-16:00

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Vernagthütte

regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, Austrian cuisine, Hütten

Summer: 15th june 2024 to 15th september 2024 (closed in the morning)Winter: open from 09th March 2024 to 28th april 2024 (closed in the morning)New rock climbing garden in front of the hut; new trail to Mittlere Guslarspitze and to Hintergrasseleckspitze.To the hut: from Vent in a south-western direction past Rofenhöfen and to the goods lift. Continue along the trail across Platteibach and walk to Platteiegg (roadside Calvary), or through Vernagttal to the bridge and on to the hut. time: 3 h, altitude gain: 850 m, length: 8 kmCrossings: Breslauer Hütte, Hochjoch Hospiz, BrandenburgerhausWinter: ski route from VentPeaks: Wildspitze (3,768 m), Fluchtkogel (3,500 m), Schwarzwandspitze (3,467 m), Hochver nagt spitze (3,550m) and many more

Opening Hours:
Info
15.06.2024 - 14.09.2024
Mo: 07:00-07:00
Tu: 07:00-07:00
We: 07:00-07:00
Th: 07:00-07:00
Fr: 07:00-07:00
Sa: 07:00-07:00
Su: 07:00-07:00

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Vernagthütte im Sommer

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