Alpine culinary gems in Austria

This collection features 16 alpine huts and regional restaurants across Austria's alpine regions, showcasing traditional Austrian cuisine, mountain hospitality, and scenic settings including beer gardens and outdoor seating. Many are linked to alpine clubs, offering authentic mountain dining experiences with historical and cultural significance.

Alpine Culinary Gems — Map

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Vorderkaiserfelden Hut

The Vorderkaiserfelden Hut is an alpine hut in the Kufstein district, Austria.

Occitandu34 / Public domain

B

Auracher Löchl

Traditional regional restaurant located in Kufstein district, specializing in Austrian cuisine.

Johann Stüdl / Public domain

C

Clarahütte

Berghütte of the German Alpine Club's Essen section, situated within the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Vince51 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Dortmunder Hütte

Mountain hut at 1948 m elevation, operated by the Dortmund section of the German Alpine Club, offering showers and free Wi-Fi.

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E

Coburger Hut

The Coburger Hut is an Alpine hut owned by the Coburg Branch of the German Alpine Club.

Reinhard Müller / CC BY-SA 4.0

F

Alpengasthof Zeinisjoch

Mountain guesthouse near the Zeinis reservoir, positioned in front of the Kops dam by illwerke vkw.

Whgler / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Neue Heilbronner Hütte

Heilbronner Hütte steht für:

H

Wormser Hütte

Category I mountain hut owned by the Worms section of the German Alpine Club, located at 2307 m altitude.

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I

Kaltenberghütte

Alpine Club hut in the Verwall range, managed by the Reutlingen section of the German Alpine Club, in Vorarlberg.

J

Restaurant Neue Post

Regional restaurant offering local cuisine with Wi-Fi connectivity.

Gunther Rücker / Public domain

K

Arlberg Hospiz Hotel

Historic hotel complex located in St. Christoph am Arlberg, combining accommodation with dining.

L

Edmund-Graf-Hütte

Mountain shelter operated by the Innsbruck Tourist Club within the Verwall mountain group.

M

Berggasthaus Resterhöhe

Alpine guesthouse providing regional dishes and outdoor seating.

Michael Kranewitter, Vienna / CC BY 2.5

N

Barmer Hütte

Alpenvereinshütte of the Wuppertal section of the German Alpine Club, located at 2610 m altitude.

O

Pebellalm

Alpine hut featuring a beer garden and regional cuisine.

P

Ellmaualm

Regional restaurant serving traditional Austrian dishes.

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