Austriahütte

Austriahütte sits at 1638 meters elevation and offers lodging in different room types with two dining areas overlooking the Dachstein range. The layout lets guests move easily through the space and enjoy views from several spots.

Built in 1880, it was the first mountain shelter in the Dachstein massif, created to give climbers safe places to stay. Its long history reflects how mountaineering developed in the region.

The integrated museum displays rock samples and vintage mountaineering gear that show how people have connected with this massif over time. You can see what climbers used to carry and understand the geology that shapes the landscape.

The hut opens from May through October and is reached via forest roads or hiking trails that are easy to walk. You can pay with cards or cash, giving you flexibility at the location.

The museum operates at one of the highest elevations in Styria, giving you collections in a place where you would not expect such a gathering. The location itself shows how much mountaineers valued preserving their history at this remote spot.

Location: Ramsau am Dachstein

Inception: 1880

Elevation above the sea: 1,638 m

Operator: OeAV Sektion Austria

Opening Hours: "Mitte Mai bis Ende Oktober"

Email: austriahuette@alpenverein-austria.at

Website: https://alpenverein.at/austriahuette

GPS coordinates: 47.44310,13.61929

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:04