Après-ski not really your kind of thing? Visitors to Tirol who prefer peace and quiet in winter should check out the region's mountain huts. Some can only be accessed on skis, though often snowshoes or sturdy hiking boots will also do the job. Travelling light is therefore the name of the game – all the huts listed here serve traditional food, so there is no need to pack your bag full of provisions.
Winter Huts in Tirol
Hidden away in a remote valley, accessible via a glacier, the Amberger Hütte in the Stubai Alps is an alpine hut in the traditional sense of the term – a solitary refuge providing food, shelter and a warm welcome.
Go to blog entryPerched high in the Lienz Dolomites, the Dolomitenhütte is run by a woman with an eye for detail and a love of nature. Visitors can look forward to a mountain retreat offering wonderful views and a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of valley life.
Go to blog entrySome huts are part of the landscape. For decades, centuries even, they have offered refuge in the high mountains – a hot meal and a warm bed. One such iconic hut the Jamtalhütte, hidden away in the Silvretta Mountains above Galtür.
Go to blog entryThe Lizumer Hütte is run by two young guys with a clear vision. Regional produce and traditional values shape their philosophy. This commitment to sustainability covers everything from the meat and milk used in the kitchen, which travels just 150 metres to their door, to the wood used to heat the hut in winter. A real…
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