Mountain Huts and Alpine: Simony hut / Simonyhütte - © Kraft

Mountain Huts and Alpine

Peaceful oases between lakes and mountains

Probably the most beautiful places in the world to take a break whilst hiking are on the Alpine pastures or in romantic mountain huts around Lake Hallstatt. And when hunger strikes whilst out hiking, then look no further: Cool refreshing drinks and hearty home-style cooking ensure a cosy rustic atmosphere. Everything your heart desires!

Whether a long day hike or a leisurely family excursion - a glass of fresh milk, accompanied by freshly baked farmhouse bread with delicious bacon or fresh alpine cheese – an experience not to be missed! Whether serviced Alpine pastures or rustic mountain huts, here you will find the most beautiful peaceful oases in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut.

Alpine life - a piece of culture!

However, the Alpine pastures and mountain huts around Lake Hallstatt are far more than just destinations for hikers and have an important role within Austrian culture. For now, just as in the past, farm animals such as sheep or cattle are driven up onto the pastures in the summer where many products are manufactured onsite by the milkmaids and dairymen who also spend the summer months on the pasture. Towards the end of the summer the animals are then colourfully decorated and driven back down into the valley. A unique cultural asset still alive around Lake Hallstatt and Gosau.

Wandern in der UNESCO Welterberegion Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut ist meditieren im Gehen. Schritt für Schritt nähert man sich nicht nur dem Gipfel, sondern auch seiner ganz persönlichen Geschwindigkeit. Das Leben verlangsamt sich, der Kopf wird frei, man lebt im Moment und genießt. Genau so soll sich Urlaub in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut anfühlen! Die schönsten Wanderziele rund um den Hallstattersee und Gosausee finden Sie in unserem großen Tourenüberblick.

Tip for Mountain individualists

To be on the safe side we recommend you check the opening times of mountain and alpine huts, around the Dachstein, in advance! Your hosts and the four tourist information offices in Bad Goisern, Gosau, Hallstatt and Obertraun will glad to assist you further: Here you can get extensive maps and valuable insider tips. We wish you a relaxing break while hiking in the World Heritage region!

Mountain huts - The most beautiful alpine rest areas

Ebenalm in Gosau

Simony hut (Simonyhütte) Hallstatt

© Kraft | Simonyhütte in der Dachstein Wanderwelt in Hallstatt / Obertraun bei einem Wanderurlaub in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut.

Lodge on Mount Krippenstein

© Rosifka | Lodge am Krippenstein in Obertraun.

“Badstub’n Hütte” (hut) in Gosau

Schilcherhaus on the Gjaidalm

© Kraft | Schilcherhaus auf der Gjaidalm in der Dachstein Wanderwelt in Obertraun

Goisererhütte / Goiserer hut

© Stadlinger | Goisererhütte in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

Hütteneckalm - very close to paradise

© Kraft | Hütteneckalm in Bad Goisern

“Niedere (lower) Sarsteinalm” Bad Goisern

© Kraft | Niedere Sarsteinalm in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee

“Hofpürglhütte” in Filzmoos

© Mario Penz |  Hofpürglhütte in Filzmoos

Gablonzer hut / Gablonzerhütte

Wanderregion Dachstein West in Gosau: Gablonzerhütte auf der Zwieselalm in der Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Sonnenalm in Gosau

© Kraft | Für den Bergfex: Sonnenalm auf der Zwieselalm in der Wander-und Skiregion Dachstein West in Gosau.

Events on alpine pastures and mountain huts

Sat, Jun. 22, 2024 16:00 — 23:00 Feuerkogel, Ebensee

Sat, Aug. 24, 2024 05:30 — 09:30 Dachstein-Krippenstein-Cable car, Winkl 34 Obertraun

Sun, Sep. 8, 2024 12:30 Simonyhütte, Lahnstraße 48 Hallstatt

Available accommodation for your hiking holiday in the salzkammergut

Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.