Mountain Huts in Austria
Indulgence in the Alps

First-class food and drink in mountain huts right by the piste? With friendly hosts and a view of snow-covered mountains?

It Tastes Best Together

Austria's ski huts, with their wooden terraces and hearty mountain dishes, are legendary. After an eventful day of skiing, there's nothing better than the anticipation of stopping off together at one of these cosy spots. Unbuckle your skis or snowboards, and take a seat in the rustic parlor or at a wooden table on the sun-drenched terrace. Here, you can savour dishes like cheese spaetzle, generously seasoned with mountain cheese, or fluffy yeast dumplings with poppy seeds. Perhaps you’d prefer a Brettljause, beautifully arranged on a wooden board, featuring homemade sausages, bacon, farmhouse butter, and wood-fired bread. And as a perfect encore, enjoy the breathtaking view of the imposing mountains bathed in the evening light.

Each Alpine Hut Has Its Own Charm

Whether old, new, or something completely different, the ski area hosts take great care in designing their rustic huts with contemporary flair. Some renovate, others rebuild, and a few even add modern touches like glass cubes at mountain stations. Regardless of the style, the focus is always on the guests' comfort. The food and drink offerings are thoughtfully adapted to match the unique ambience of each hut.

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Maria Schmid-HarmlOwner of the Lumberjack Food Hall

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Climate Protection Info

Sustainable Winter Holidays

Winter and skiing holidays in Austria's Alps are legendary. A lot is changing to keep it that way:

  • The ski region "Klimaberg" Katschberg is located in the middle of the "UNESCO Biosphere Park Salzburger Lungau & Carinthian Nockberge" and has been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel and the German "Green Tourism Award".

  • In the ski area Zell am See cable cars run on 100 percent electricity from renewable energy sources.

  • In the Kaprun ski area Snow farming protects the glacier. The snow is stored for the next winter and the ice surface on the glacier tongue is covered.

  • The Schladming-Dachstein ski region relies on a climate-friendly arrival by train as well as ski buses and e-charging stations on site.

  • In the Wilder Kaiser ski region, every guest who arrives by train is rewarded: The advantages at a glance.

  • In the ski areas of Silvretta Montafon, Golm and Brandnertal ski resorts, ski guests can book a Green Ticket online.

FAQ

These nine are typical hut dishes: Apple strudel, Brettljause, Kaiserschmarren, Cheese spaetzle, Cheese dumplings, goulash soup, yeast dumplings, Tiroler Gröstl, Wiener Schnitzel.

The Brettljause developed from the snacks served by farming families and is traditionally served on a wooden board. Hearty, mostly home-made products such as bacon, ham, sausage, cheese, spreads, butter and bread are served, garnished with gherkins, tomatoes and peppers. Each alpine hut has its own specialties, which can be found on the Brettljause.

Skiwasser, the pink-coloured cult drink from the Alps, is part of every ski vacation. The refreshing drink is made with raspberry syrup, plenty of tap water and lemon juice.

The recipe has been around since 1922, when ski water was invented to quench thirst in the remote Alpine villages. Glacier water was mixed with raspberry juice and refreshed with a few dashes of lemon juice.

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