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Mountain huts

Mountain huts often have stunning locations (Rotwand Haus, Walk 44)

Mountain huts belonging to the German (DAV) or Austrian (OeAV) Alpine Clubs are open to everybody, but those who are members of either organisation are entitled to discounts of up to 50 per cent at both DAV and OeAV huts. Accommodation is also available in huts run by other organisations such as the Naturfreunde (Naturefriends) or in some privately run alm huts. These huts have similar requirements to those mentioned below, but please check with the relevant hut beforehand.

Near the start or towards the end of the walking season (June to late October) it is advisable to ring the huts in advance to see if they are open (see Appendix C).

Most Alpine Club (AV) huts provide simple meals and snacks which makes it unnecessary to carry large amounts of food. However, if you are a member it is a good idea to carry teabags or instant coffee and so on as you are entitled to Teewasser (tea-water). This is usually about a litre of hot water and the price is much more modest than that for a Haferl (mug) of tea with which non-members have to content themselves. Those with a thermos can always refill it at the hut. Another ‘privilege’ for members is the Bergsteigeressen (mountaineer’s food), which might include meat, but it is always a simple and normally warm dish. It is somewhat cheaper than the others on the menu, but is not always the best buy. Beer and other alcoholic drinks are also available.