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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.

Frischmannhütte

regional cuisine, Austrian cuisine, Hütten

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 445Hiking 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 hTaxi Scharfetter, Phone +43 (0) 5255 5858Peak Tours: Fundusfeiler, Felderjöchl, BlockkogelCrossings: Erlanger Hütte

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Frischmannhütte

Jausenstation Hochwald

regional cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar

Old Farmhouse in a quiet and beautiful seeting with sunbathing terrace and great views on the Nederkogl and Hochgurgl.All day hot meals, traditional home cooking, snacks, speck, sugared pancakes, homemade sausages.ALMZEIT focus: Snack time - at the quaint farmhouse nestling at 1.580 m serves hearty snack platters, sweet shredded pancakes and homemade sausages at the sunbathing terrace.Summer: open from  early June to late SeptemberTo Jausenstation Hochwald:by car to the snack station or on foot from Sölden - Leite - Granstein - Hochwald, the trail from Gartach above Granstein to Hochwald has been updated in the summer of 2012 and is now in very good condition, altitude gain: 200 m, time: 3/4 h. Ascent with Giggijoch mountain gondola or by bus to Hochsölden and then along trail No. 35a Dr. Bachmann Weg - Peerler See - Alpe Granstein - Jausenstation Hochwald - Granstein - Sölden, time: approx. 3 1/2 h, altitude gain: 380 mcycle trail Brück - HochwaldCrossings: Peerler ridge above Lake Peerler See

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Ramolhaus

regional cuisine, Austrian cuisine, Hütten

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 & GurglT +43 5256 6223.

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Ramolhaus

Waldcafe Stuböbele

regional cuisine, alpine dairy/snack bar, home cooking

Take time out - feel good - enjoy yourself.Three attributes that perfectly describe a visit to the Stuböbele.The Waldcafé Stuböbele is located on the way to the highest waterfall in Tyrol, the Stuibenfall. The restaurant convinces with friendly staff and traditional cuisine.Hike:Car park: Bischoffsplatz UmhausenFrom there take the wide hiking trail past the Ötzi village and the bird of prey park, slightly uphill for about 30 minutes to the Waldcafé Stuböbele.Metres in altitude: 100back: same route or Steppsteig - village centre - BischoffsplatzClosed parties possible from 6:00 pm - minimum 25 people (ribs, knuckle of pork, suckling pig, barbecue or choice of menu on advance booking), reservation required - T +43 (0) 664 9233 916Every Friday and Sunday "Stuböbele Breakfast" from 7:30 - 10:30 am, reservation required - T +43 (0) 664 9233 916

Opening Hours:
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14.03.2024 - 31.10.2024
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Today: 11:00 - 17:00

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Waldcafe Stuböbele Herbst

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
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We: 09:00-16:00
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Today: 08:30 - 16:00

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Hildesheimerhütte

regional cuisine, Vegane Küche, Glutenfreie Küche, Austrian cuisine, vegetarian cuisine, home cooking, Hütten

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 trailTrail 2: steep Gaiskarweg, altitude gain: 1500 m, time: 4 - 5 hNew high altitude trail to the Hochstubaihütte: time: 6 - 7 hwith the taxi to Fiegls Gasthaus, altitude gain: 1000 m, remaining time: 2 - 3 hSummer: open from end of June to mid Septemberbeds (24)mattress dorm (56)all day hot mealsThe 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; BecherhausPeaks: Zuckerhütl, time: 3 h; Schaufelspitze, time: 1.3 h; Stubaier Wildspitze, time: 3 h; Schussgrubenkogel, time: 1.3 h

Opening Hours:
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20.06.2024 - 15.09.2024
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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Brand Alm

Bergrestaurant/Bedienung, alpine dairy/snack bar

The Brand Alm is located at an altitude of 1385m!  Children have a blast at quaint Brandalm mountain hut: there is a small zoo with pot-bellied pigs, goats and rabbits. After a snack at the Brandalm where you have a wonderful view over Längenfeld we reccommend a hiking tour to the suspension bridge.(Another 45 min)Start: Längenfeld/Fischbach Brücke, Walking time: 45 min

Opening Hours:
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24.01.2024 - 07.04.2024
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Su: 11:00-17:00
15.05.2024 - 03.11.2024
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Today: 11:00 - 17:00

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Brand Alm

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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Fiegl's Hütte (Windachalm)

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

Fiegl's Hütte on Windachalm 1985m:Visit our Fiegl's Hütte in the romantic Windachtal,better known as "LITTLE CANADA" among mountain and hunting aficionados.Approx. 1h45min. walking time from Sölden. It's also possible to take the bus line from Sölden to us. The bus stops approx. 500m in front of our hut. For bike aficionados there are plenty of singletrail routes in all difficulties leading from and to the hut.Tasty dishes, refreshing drinks and a cozy spot with a great view right to the Stubai and Ötztal Alps...Fiegl's Hütte...amidst "Sölden's quiet part". It's the starting point for scenic mountain hikes e.g. to the "Zuckerhütl", the highest mountain in the Stubai Alps, as well as various hut hikes: Hochstubaihütte 4-5h, Siegerlandhütte 3h, Hildesheimerhütte 3h and Brunnenkogelhaus 3h, Kleble Alm 2h.However, if these tours are too demanding, you can also hike leisurely in the Windachtal - without high gradients - on a comfortable hiking path. Or you just enjoy this border valley between the Ötztaler and Stubai Alps in Fiegl's Hütte, with cake and coffee. Overnight StayWe offer:Bed and breakfastOvernight with half boardOwn wash area with shower and toiletPrice on request Opening TimesEarly July to Early September MARIO & his team are looking forward to your visit!!!

Opening Hours:
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07.07.2024 - 15.07.2024
Mo: 09:00-22:00
Tu: 09:00-22:00
We: 09:00-22:00
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Sa: 09:00-22:00
Su: 09:00-22:00
18.07.2024 - 01.09.2024
Mo: 09:00-22:00
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Fr: 09:00-22:00
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Heidealm

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

Beautiful new hut built in old tyrolean style, great location on a sunny plateau in the scenic Gaislach region. Playground, unique flora. Great views of the Ventertal. The hut can be rented for all kinds of activities.- The sunniest hut of the entire region- Built in old Tirolean style, ski & mountain hut with table service - Located right at the Heidebahn slope - Piste 2- Large sunbathing terrace with deckchairs - Excellent cooking, some meals prepared with fresh farm products Almzeit focus: Panorama time - on 2.130 m look in a giant wooden telescope

Opening Hours:
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01.12.2023 - 21.04.2024
Mo: 09:30-17:00
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Th: 09:30-17:00
Fr: 09:30-17:00
Sa: 09:30-17:00
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Today: 09:30 - 17:00

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