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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.

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:
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28.06.2024 - 14.09.2024
Mo: 07:00-22:00
Tu: 07:00-22:00
We: 07:00-22:00
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Fr: 07:00-22:00
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Su: 07:00-22:00

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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
We: 09:00-17:30
Th: 09:00-17:30
Fr: 09:00-17:30
Sa: 09:00-17:30
Su: 09:00-17:30
Today: 09:00 - 17:30

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Terrasse

ice Q Gourmetrestaurant auf 3.048 m

Rollstuhlgerecht, regional cuisine, non-smoking locale, Gault Millau restaurant guide, rated gourmet restaurant, Vegane Küche, Highlight, Glutenfreie Küche, Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, Ski huts

- Gourmet Highlights& Alpine Cuisine at 3,048 m- Excellent choice of dishes prepared only with premium quality products typical for the Alpine art of cooking- Finest wines from Austria and international top wine- The world's one and only 3-country wine "PINO 3000"- Austria's highest toque-awarded restaurant (1 Toque & 14 Points by Gault Millau)- Filming location of the last James Bond movie "Spectre"- Please reserve your table in advance, T +43 (0) 664 9609 368ice Q Wine & Tapas Lounge- Exclusive 3-course tapas menu- Incredible selection of wines by the glass and the most renowned champagnes- Large sunbathing terrace

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
Th: 09:00-16:00
Fr: 09:00-16:00
Sa: 09:00-16:00
Su: 09:00-16:00
07.06.2024 - 06.10.2024
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
Today: 09:00 - 16:00

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Sommer

Kleblealm

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

Cozy hut without electricity with a sunbathing terrace and miraculous panoramic look. On request also suitable for self-catering.The whole day warm kitchen with Tyrolean specialities, products from own farming!ALMZEIT focus: Almenraum - the rustic hut is the perfect starting point to climb up the SöldenkoglSummer: open from mid June to end of SeptemberClosed on WednesdayTo Kleblealm:Hiking: Sölden - Rechenau - Kleblealm; Sölden - Stallwiesalm - Kleblealm; Sölden - Granbichl - Kleblealm, altitude gain: 700m, length: 6 km, time: 2 hwith the bike from Freizeit Arena Sölden, length: 6 km, time: 1 1/4 h; altitude gain: 700 m; gradient: 14%Crossings: Fiegls Gast haus, Lochle Alm, StallwiesalmHikes: Söldenkogl, time: 2.5 h; Laubkarsee, time: 2 h; Hochstubaihütte, time: 3.5 h

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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
We: 07:00-00:00
Th: 07:00-00:00
Fr: 07:00-00:00
Sa: 07:00-00:00
Su: 07:00-00:00

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Balbach Alm

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

Homely hut with traditional Tyrolean cuisine, modern-cozyambience and a young friendly team. The new restaurant offers a special place to enjoy your timein the mountains.More information about accomodation and event highlights, such as alpine breakfast, mountain barbecue or livemusik under  www.balbachalm.at  For mountainbikers own bike charging station.

Opening Hours:
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08.12.2023 - 13.04.2024
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
01.06.2024 - 22.09.2024
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
Today: 09:00 - 16:00

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Erlanger Hütte

regional cuisine, Austrian cuisine, Hütten

Beautiful mountain hut with traditional flair, homely wooden parlor, wood-fired stove. Excellent Tirolean meals. Wonderful high Alpine location right next to Wettersee mountain lakeHiking paths:- from Umhausen (1031 m) approx. 5 h via Vordere Leierstalalm (1798 m) along a new trail (landslide!)or by taxi to the trail below Vordere Leierstalalm - approx. 2.5 h- from Tumpen (937 m) via Gehsteigalm (200 m), approx. 5 hor by taxi to Gehsteigalm, approx. 3 h- from Roppen/Oberinntal (706 m) approx. 2 h to serviced Maisalm (1634 m, privately owned), then on Forchheimer trail, approx. 6 hTaxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858Peak Tours: Wildgrat, Kreuzjöchlspitze, FundusfeilerCrossings: Ludwigsburger Hütte, Frischmannhütte, Hochzeigerhaus- beds (8)- mattresses (40)- Tirolean cooking using regional ingredients- specialty: lamb roast, ragout of wild goat- Member of DAV campaign "Taste of the Mountains"

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Erlanger Hütte

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:
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17.11.2023 - 21.04.2024
Mo: 08:30-16:30
Tu: 08:30-16:30
We: 08:30-16:30
Th: 08:30-16:30
Fr: 08:30-16:30
Sa: 08:30-16:30
Su: 08:30-16:30
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
Today: 08:30 - 16:30

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Feldring Alm

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

Feldring Alm  - SummerThe ideal destination for families!From the parking area "Sattele" belong the forest route you can reach the alpine cabin comfortable. At the Alm a wonderful view expected all visitors. At the cabin you can have a homely break and enjoy special regional delights. The Feldring Alm is also a ideal starting point for more hiking tours.In the summer season every week Monday and Tuesday DAYS OFF!Feldring Alm  - WinterThe ideal destination for families!Belong the 2,2 km long tobbogan run you can reach the alpine cabin comfortable. At the Alm a wonderful view expected all visitors. At the cabin you can have a homely break and enjoy special regional delights. Sledge-rental: € 4,00 per sledgeThe Feldring Alm is also a ideal starting point for ski-mountaineering and snow hiking tours.

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Hauerseehütte - Selbstversorgerhütte

Hütten

The Hausersee hut on the "Geigenkamm", named after his highest sumit, the "Hohe Geige" (3395 m), in the Ötztal Alps. The lake which is hardly warmer than 4 degrees in summer, lends his name to the house. The hut is a self-catering hut and is sheltered in summer by a "hutkeeper".Starting point:  from Umhausen - Köfels - Wurzbergalm - Stabelealm - Innerbergalm 4 hVia Längenfeld - Hauertal 3.5 hhut taxi: in the main season in summer - every Tuesday up to the "Innerbergalm"; advanced reservation in the tourist office necessary.self-catering hut - sheltered15 mattressesgas cooking sitewood-burning stovecrockerysolar lights

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