The Best Alpine Huts in Upper Austria 2026

If you don't know the Traunstein, you don't know the Salzkammergut. The glow of the Stoas is often marveled at from below in the afternoon. It is nicer to hike up during the day. Mountain experience and a good level of fitness are required. The reward awaits at the Gmundner Hütte: pure enjoyment.

The hut has been offering hikers shelter since 1908. The fascination of the almost five-hour climb from Lake Gosau and the colossal mountains has not changed. Breathtaking views. It has also been awarded the environmental seal of approval and focuses on regional food.

Sit outside, enjoy the panoramic view and reward yourself for the ascent to almost 1600 meters - this is what mountain happiness looks like. If you plan ahead and book early, you will even be served a wood-fired roast. For vegetarians, the lentil curry is outstanding.

The Simonyhütte is a must for anyone who wants to go high up. Built 135 years ago at an altitude of more than 2,200 meters, the refuge has lost none of its fascination since then. It is an important training center and base for climbing the Dachstein. It also serves very good food.

Comfort and a hut? A contradiction in terms? Certainly not when you hike to the Wiesberghaus. Beautiful accommodation that is also perfect for a day trip with children. But it's nicer to stay overnight. It's the only way to explore the surroundings and enjoy home-made food.

Delicacies such as homemade Beuschel or farmer's doughnuts with jam have to be earned first. How about a hike to the Almkogel with a beautiful panoramic view? One of many ways to enjoy nature in the Kalkalpen National Park.

The name says it all. More sun is hardly possible, so it is not surprising that the 250 seats on the sun terrace are in great demand. But it's not just the sun that inspires. The glacier view, petting zoo, wellness oasis and home-made delicacies are tops.

Don't be afraid of Niko: the fluffy hut dog really just wants to play and is cuddly. You don't have to be afraid of the tours either - Kasberg, Roßschopf and Schwalbenmauer are easy to reach in a reasonable amount of time. Inaccessible, however, are the Knödel: very, very good.

If you want to see children's eyes light up in Bad Goisern, take your toddlers on the Figures and Legends Trail at the Ewige Wand. The start is right at the Rathlucken Hütte, where the eyes shine once again thanks to the excellent pastries. Also recommended: goose dinner.

If you want to know what the Mühlviertel tastes like, you have to stop off at the Eidenberger Alm. A great house that originally stood in Tyrol, was demolished and then rebuilt in the wonderful hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel. Popular wedding location, friendly hosts.

You can't be grateful enough to Roland Schimpl for looking after the wooden hut, built in 1888, like the apple of his eye and lovingly keeping it in top condition. Be sure to go up, breathe in the mountain air, enjoy the charm of the hut and top cuisine. The Katrinalm special is a 1.2 kg tomahawk steak.

Last year, the Rohrauerhaus celebrated its centenary. Incidentally, it was the first alpine hut in Upper Austria to be awarded the Austrian Ecolabel. Many guests rave about the sumptuous snack platter with roast meat, bacon, cheese, spreads, egg and pickled vegetables.

Climbing the Traunstein is one of the "must-do" tours for experienced hikers. There are two common routes to the Traunsteinhaus: a comfortable one via the Mairalm or a more strenuous one via the Hernlersteig. The reward is a summit and hut with top views and good food.

Let's start with the culinary delights. With curd cheese or apple strudel, for example. These two pastries are the culinary fingerprint for which many hikers march up to the hut. And then there are the magical surroundings, the larch forest and the beautiful hut extension.

The Gjaid Alm is not just any old hut. The Gjaid Alm stands for an attitude to life, relaxation and team spirit. No wonder that retreats, team workshops or company time-outs are offered here. Excellent cuisine - from Nepalese specialties to local home cooking.

Birdsong, the scent of coniferous forests and the lapping of the lake. There is hardly anything more romantic than getting married here. Pure natural idyll. If you're not in love yet, you will be after dinner at the latest. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach - lovingly prepared classics.

A very successful extension that blends in perfectly with nature. In the middle of the Kalkalpen National Park, you can lose track of time here, lose yourself in thoughts of the mountain world or in conversations during social gatherings. The crackling of the roast pork crust wakes you up again.

First of all: Bosruckhütte has nothing to do with evil, but is probably derived from Bocksrücken. Anyone who walks up to the hut immediately recognizes the magic behind it. In addition to the many hikes, the culinary offerings are also magical: cheese spaetzle followed by a meal of Swiss stone pine.

Anyone who has hiked the wild and romantic Dachstein circuit will certainly know the Rossalm. An idyllic place that is characterized by its warmth and child-friendliness. It is a matter of honor that many dishes are homemade and come from their own farm.

Again and again, again and again, always Wiederlechnerhütte. Once you've been here, you always want to come back. No wonder. You don't often find this kind of hospitality and cheerfulness. The food is also very good: from mushroom goulash with bread dumplings to Nepalese specialties.