Christoph Nagele

+43 676 9256 109

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.

Lydia und Serafin Gstrein

+43 676 9523 426

Current Information

OVERNIGHT STAYS ONLY AFTER PRIOR RESERVATION!!!

The Amberger Hütte is located at an altitude of 2.136 m!
Start: Gries/parking area, walking time: 2 hours

The hut is an ideal starting point for marvellous ski tours in the winter as well as for mountain- and glacier-hikings in the summer. The hut is easy to reach and suitable for hikings with the whole family in the summer and in the winter.

• beds
• mattress dorm
• winter room with dorm beds
• backpack transport available
• seminar room and showers

The hut: in winter the hut is an ideal base for wonderful ski mountaineering tours, in summer for great mountain and glacier hikes. Playground, mountain lake, 3 climbing gardens, ideal for families, mountain bikers and hikers.

Crossings: Hinterer Daunkopf to Dresdnerhütte - no glacier, via Atterkarjoch to Sölden - no glacier, Wildgradscharte - Franz-Senn- Hütte, Geislehnscharte - Winnebachseehütte

Peak tours: Sulzkogel, Kuhscheibe, Schrankogel, Wilde Leck, Windacher Daunkogel, Mutterbergerseespitze

+43 664 1693 096

Homely hut with traditional Tyrolean cuisine, modern-cozy ambience and a young friendly team. The new restaurant offers a special place to enjoy your time in 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.

Werner Schöpf

+43 5252 6926

Acherkogelbahn lift to Hochoetz from the top station the trail climbs to the hut:

• Dauer: 20 mins

Alternatively: Bus Oetz - Ochsen garten, on along a steep trail via Balbach Alm and Kühtaile Alm to the hut, Timer: 2 h

Summer: mid June - beginning of October

The 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 - Easter

• beds (34), mattresses (27)
• Tyrolean cuisine

Enjoy 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

Manfred Schöpf

+43 5252 2247

+43 5252 2247

Easy to access on foot from Acherkogelbahn top station or Ochsengarten gondola, suitable for prams:

• Time: approx. 15 min

From the top station to WIDIVERSUM Family Adventure Land, then towards „Rotes Wandl“ vantage point and Kühtaile Alm:

• Time: approx. 30 min

From Ochsengarten:

• Time: approx. 1.5 h

Summer: June - mid October

An ideal spot to enjoy Tyrolean delicacies in rustic surroundings! Take a seat on our sun terrace, relax and look at the magnificent view and let your excitement-filled day of walking draw comfortably to a close!

Winter: Christmas - Easter

• Apartment for up to 20 persons
• House for up to 15 persons
• Tyrolean food

New Kühtaile Alm: relax on the sun terrace or the panorama wintergarden, enjoy the wonderful views and fine Tirolean specialties! Summer: trampoline and playground for children at the hut. Overnight stay for 20 persons in a holiday apartment.

Old Kühtaile Alm: quaint and completely renovated self-catering mountain hut ideal for groups up to 15 people. Superb location amid the Hochoetz ski and hiking area!

Basilius Praxmarer

+43 660 2473 060

Guesthouse on the austrian-italian boarder at 2.509 m.

Andreas und Carmen Jeitner

+43 5255 5002 9

The Schweinfurter Hütte is located in the middle of the Ötztal mountains with a magnificent panorama view. The hut is very favored in summer for many mountain hiking tours and in the winter for ski mountaineering and snowshoe hiking. 

Hiking path:

Parking: parking lot Sennhof Niederthai (next to the Information office)
Start the hike at parking lot Sennhof in Niederthai. Follow the forest trail along Horlach Brook into Horlachtal, past the mountain huts of Larstigalm, Kleinhorlachalm and Großhorlachalm and further to the Schweinfurter Hütte.
Altitude gain: 500
Duration: 2 hours (up & down 4 hours)
Return: same route, from the Larstigalm "Bergmahder trail or Grastal trail" possible

- whole-time hot meal tyrolean cooking, daily fresh strudel and cakes
- dorms and mattress dorm
- hiking trail suitable for baby carriages
- toboggan rental in winter € 4.00
- hut evenings and celebrations on request

Schöne Aussicht

+39 0473 679130

Schöne Aussicht 2.846m - private Hut- no alpine association reduction!

Winter: from 21st december 2023 till 05th mai 2024 
Summer: from 25th June 2023 till 01st November 2023

+43 5256 6211 1910

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.

Michael Riml

+43 5253 5197

The hut is located at an altitude of 2361 m.
Start: Gries/turning Winnebach, Walking time: 2 h

• 6 beds
• 2 multi-bed rooms (4-5 pers. each)
• 22 dorm beds (4-5 pers. each)
• winter room (9)
• luggage transport for overnight guests possible

The 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).

+39 0473 6467 00

Current Information

IMPORTANT for an overnight stay in a mountain hut in summer:
Without a reservation, no sleeping place can be allocated. Overnight stays are only possible with your own warm sleeping bag, because no additional blankets or beds can be provided in the huts.

Whether you come specifically or just stop at your hiking tour the Zwickauer is a cozy hut with an excellent kitchen and the most beautiful sun terrace in South Tyrol offers everything.

Viktoria & Anton Plattner

+43 664 2002 590

From Tumpen via a forest trail:

• Length: 6.2 km
• Altitude metres: approx. 811
• Time: approx. 2.5 h

From Oetz via Kohlstatt - Piburgersee, woodland trail:

• Length: 8 km
• Time: approx. 3 h,
• Altitude metres: approx. 927

easy to medium; A popular starting point for additional mountain tours and walks e.g. Erlangerhütte, Karkopf, Geigenkamm…

Summer: middle of May – end of September – open every day! 

• hot food always available
• typical regional hut delights prepared with fresh farm produce
• fresh herbs and spices from our own garden
• Alpine brunch on advance booking

• 5 rooms (14 beds), 2 large washrooms with a shower and WC

A family-run Alpine hut – one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Ötztal valley. Cosy sun terrace and Tyrolean style guest lounges. Customs and traditions are a priority here. The special attractions, especially for the younger guests, include various animal species (cows, calves, hens, goats, cats). 

Katarina Kalinova

+42 0601 556 738

Open from 23th june 2022 to 15th september 2022
The hut is the highest hut in the Ötztal Alps and is situated on 3272 m. It is also called the glacier palace. The lodge is accessible only by the glacier. High Alpine Mountain Tour - Mountain equipment required. For a suitable acclimatization training excellent.

Stefan Neurauter

+43 664 2012 013

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!

Breslauer Hütte

+43 676 9634596

Summer: open from 16th june to 24th September 2023
Winter: closed, winter house open

From Breslauer Hütte you enjoy fantastic views of Ötztal's glacier world. Jovial hut evenings with traditional Alpine music. Group discounts. Mountain equipment rental, goods lift for rucksack transport available. Climbing wall next to the hut, practicing climbing garden at 15 minutes. Main base for climbing Wildspitze (3768 m).

To Breslauer Hüttte: Vent via Wildspitze double chairlift to Stablein Alm 2.354 m, with the chairlift Wildes Mannle to 2.646 m and then to Breslauer Hütte, time: 1 h.

Crossings: Sonnberg high-altitude trail to Vent, time: 3-4 h, Vernagthütte, time: 2.5 h, Hochjoch Hospiz, time: 4.5 h, Braunschweigerhütte, time: 6-7 h, Taschachhaus, time: 5-6 h

Peak climbs: Wildspitze, Wildes Mannle, Urkundholm, Vorderer Brochkogel, Hinterer Brochkogel, Ötztaler Urkund, Taufkarkogel.

Martin Gstrein

+43 664 1234 206

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 h
• from Fiegls Gasthaus to Brunnenkogel, time: 2.5 - 3 h
• from Windachalm via Wannensee and Wannenkar saddle to Rötekogel. Further on to Hinterer Brunnenkogel and to Brunnenkogel, time: 4.5 h
• from Timmelsjoch along the ridge to Brunnenkogelhaus, surefootedness and a good head for heights required, time: 4 - 5 h

Summer: open from mid June to late September
no closing day!

• excellent home cooking
• warm meals served all day
• half board available
• beds (12), mattress dorm (12), shower

The 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.

Christian Rimml

+43 664 3920 268

Beautiful mountain hut with traditional flair, homely wooden parlor, wood-fired stove. Excellent Tirolean meals. Wonderful high Alpine location right next to Wettersee mountain lake

Hiking 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 h
or 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 h

Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858

Peak Tours: Wildgrat, Kreuzjöchlspitze, Fundusfeiler
Crossings: 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"

Selina Klotz

+43 676 7448 339

The Frischmann Hut lies at an altitude of 2.192 meters in the middle of the Ötztal mountains and near the mountain "Fundusfeiler". She is a favored alpine and mountain hut. 

Breakfast:

- Saturday and Sunday: breakfast with an amazing view
- Registration: +43 664 1134 445

Hiking paths:

- from Umhausen (1031 m) to the Hintere Fundusalm and further to the Frischmann Hut - approx. 3,5 h or by taxi to Hintere Fundusalm, approx. 30 minutes or
- from Köfels (1.401 m) to the Köfler Scharte and through the "Köfler Jochwaal" to the Frischmann Hut, approx. 4 h

Taxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858

Peak Tours: Fundusfeiler, Felderjöchl, Blockkogel
Crossings: Erlanger Hütte

+49 7141 9278 93

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 h
Via Längenfeld - Hauertal 3.5 h
hut taxi: in the main season in summer - every Tuesday up to the "Innerbergalm"; advanced reservation in the tourist office necessary.

• self-catering hut - sheltered
• 15 mattresses
• gas cooking site
• wood-burning stove
• crockery
• solar lights

Anna Kuisle

+43 650 6964 167

Quaint hut with a terrace offering magnificent views of the Ötztal Alps.
Climbing garden next to the hut.

To Hildesheimerhütte:

• from Sölden into Windachtal and to the base station of the goods lift.
  Trail 1: flat Aschenbrenner trail
  Trail 2: steep Gaiskarweg, altitude gain: 1500 m, time: 4 - 5 h
• New high altitude trail to the Hochstubaihütte: time: 6 - 7 h
• with the taxi to Fiegls Gasthaus, altitude gain: 1000 m, remaining time: 2 - 3 h

Summer: open from end of June to mid September

• beds (24)
• mattress dorm (56)
• all day hot meals

The hut: quaint hut with a terrace offering magnificent views of the Ötztal Alps. Climbing garden next to the hut.

Crossings: Siegerlandhütte, time: 2.5 h; Hochstubaihütte, time: 3.5 h; Müller Hütte, time: 4 h; Becherhaus

Peaks: Zuckerhütl, time: 3 h; Schaufelspitze, time: 1.3 h; Stubaier Wildspitze, time: 3 h; Schussgrubenkogel, time: 1.3 h

Florian Scheiber

+43 720 920 311

Opening times: 
11th march 2024 to 01st may 2024 (closed in the morning)
23th june 2023 to 24th september 2023 (closed Sunday morning)

Hochjoch-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 h

Crossings: Martin-Busch-Hütte, Schöne Aussicht, Vernagt-Hütte, Simi launhütte,

Peak climbs: Weißkugel, Guslarspitzen, Fluchtkogel, Hintereisspitze, Langtauferer Spitze, Saykogel

Thomas Grollmus

+43 720 920305

The Hochstubaihut is the highest hut of the DAV in the Stubai Alps. The Hochstubaihütte is a hut of the category 1 with running.

• warm meals
• snacks
• 10 beds
• 40 mattress dorm
• Sleeping bag is necessary

Summer: open from late June to early September
Winter: winter room is open

To Hochstubaihütte:

• Sölden - Kleblealm - Laubkar, time: 5 h
• Fiegl’s Hütte - Himmelsleiter, time: 2.5 h
• by bus to Kleblealm, remaining time: 3h

+43 5256 6260 551

+43 5256 6383

Homelike rooms, a wine cellar and the convival bar with an open fire place generate a recreational ambience where you can relax and feel comfortable. Beside the culinary delights and local specialities you can enjoy the stunning view from our panorama lounge or from the convenient canvas chairs on our sun terrace.

+43 5256 6211 1

Mountain scenery meets alpine culinary delights.
Enjoy the relaxing gondola ride in the high alpine area and taste alpine delicatessen at 2,635 m above sea level. Two newly designed viewing platforms, which offer a breathtaking view of the Dolomites, the Timmelsjoch and numerous other peaks of over 3,000 metres, await you just a few minutes' walk away.

Georg Gufler

+43 664 1647 715

+43 5253 5396

The Langtalereck Hut is located at the entrance of the Langtal valley, offering superb views of Gurgl's glaciers. The hut is serviced in summer and winter.

• hearty Tirolean meals
• meat specialties
• pasta dishes
• vegetarian meals
• hiker's menu
• meat & milk products from own farming
• half board available
• beds and mattress dorm

Summer: open from mid June to late September
Winter: ski tour, Obergurgl - Schönwieshütte, altitude gain: 500 m, length: 6 km, time: 2 h

Schwärzenkamm via ferrata: approx. 20 walking minutes from Langtalereck Hütte.

Martin Busch Hütte

+43 664 30 43 151

Winter: open from 4th march to approx 1st may 2023
Summer: open from 14th june to 24th september 2023 (the hut is closed on Sunday morning)

The Martin Busch Hütte is located at 2,501 m at the heart of a striking mountain backdrop and with views of the powerful 3,00 0 m peaks and panoramic views of the Ötztal glaciers.

To the hut: via Spieglbach bridge left into niedertal valley, altitude gain: 600 m, length: 9 km, time: 3 h

Crossings: Similaunhütte, Hochjoch Hospiz, Ramolhaus

Summit climbs: Kreuzspitze, Similaun, Hintere Schwärze, Saykogel, Finailspitze, Hauslabkogel

Winter: ideal ski tour resort, beware of avalanche risk!

Glacier walks: Marzellgletscher, niederjochferner

Skitour: from Vent, altitude gain: 600 m, length: 9 km, time: 3 h

Kathrin & Christoph Klotz

+43 664 999 206 81

The Polles valley is the longest side valley of the Ötztal.
The Polles Alm is located at an altitude of 1.782m and is easily accessible in approx. 2 hours starting at the football ground in Huben. The first path leads through the „Ötztaler Sagenweg“ to the Feuerstein hut and further on an old very beautiful hiking trail up to the Polles hut.

Ideal for a family hike or for a mountain bike tour.

On Saturday and Sunday, the innkeepers offer an alpine breakfast by prior arrangement. From Monday to Friday (Wednesday closed) the alpine breakfast can be booked in advance for 6 or more people.

+43 5256 6223

The Ramolhaus is located at 3.005 m, high above Obergurgl and was built in 1881 by mountain guide Martinus Scheiber.
The completely refurbished hut offers a fantastic view to the Gurgler glacier, who is just within one's reach from there.

Contact:
Hotel Edelweiss & Gurgl
T +43 5256 6223.

Ramolhaus

+43 664 8597 694

Opening times:
closed in the wintertime, winter room open

The Ramol Hut is above of Obergurgl, at 3.005 m and was build in 1881 (Mountin Guide Martinus Scheiber).
Imposante panoramic view from the sunny terrace.

+43 5254 3047 7

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 bar

ALMZEIT focus: Summit Time - easy walkings to summits like Rotkogel, Schwarzkogel.

Summer: open from beginning of July to mid September
Winter: open as soon as ski lifts open, approx. mid November to end of April

To Rotkogelhütte:

• NEW: Langeggbahn 6-seater lift right to the hut
• Hiking or with the bike from Giggijoch gondola, time: 1 h
• Hikinf from Rotkogel lift, time: 1 h
• Hiking from Hochsölden, time: 2 h
• Hiking or with the bike from Rettenbach Glacier time: 1.5 h
• with the bike from Sölden - glacier road - turn right at the sand silo, time: 3 h

Peak hikes: Rotkogl, time: 1 h, Schwarzkogl, time: 1.5 h, Schwarzsee, time: 0.5 h

Julius Kneisl

In the middle of the Ötztaler Alps modernity and tradition were impressively combined to offer the perfect place for peace and comfort.
Welcome at the Schönwieshütte in Obergurgl.

Walking time approx. 1,5 hours through the beautiful arolla pine forest.

The young and motivated team spoils you with selfmade delicacies and local dishes.

+43 664 2414 040

The Siegerland Hütte The 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.

Similaunhütte

+39 0473 669711

Summer: open from 14th June to approx 28th september 2023 (the hut is closing on thursday in the morning)
Winter: open from 10th march 24th april 2023 (closed in the morning)

Similaunhütte was built over 100 years ago and is a popular base for peak climbs. The site where "Ötzi” the Iceman was found is only a 1-hour walk from the hut.

To the hut: from Vent through niedertal - via Martin Busch Hütte - across the glacier, altitude gain: 1,120 m, length: 14 km, time: 4 h

Winter: ski tour from Vent to the hut; highest base for the classic Ötztal ski mountaineering loop. altitude gain: 1,120 m, length: 14 km, time: 5 h

Crossings: Hauslabjoch - Schöne Aussicht, Saykogel - Hochjoch-Hospiz, crossing from north Tirol into South Tirol (also for mountainbikers)

Peaks: Similaun, altitude gain: 3,607 m, Finailspitze, crossing - Similaun - Marzellspitze – Hintere Schwärze 

Vernagthütte

+43 664 7980 757

Summer: 20th june 2023 to 20th september 2024 (closed in the morning)
Winter: open from 11th 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 km

Crossings: Breslauer Hütte, Hochjoch Hospiz, Brandenburgerhaus

Winter: ski route from Vent

Peaks: Wildspitze (3,774 m), Fluchtkogel (3,500 m), Schwarzwandspitze (3,467 m), Hochver nagt spitze (3,550m) and many more

Zirben Alm

+43 5256 6332

Directly at the entrance of the Alpine pine forest and the via ferrata. Ideal for a coffe-break and lunch. Tyrolean specialities and friendly service. Playground & sun terrace.