Between the gentle peaks of the Nockberge mountains and the ski slopes from Bad Kleinkirchheim to the Turracher Höhe, Carinthia's ski huts invite you to enjoy TIME. Regional cuisine, panoramic views and the warmth of genuine hospitality make every stop an experience. TIME for hut charm and alpine cuisine.
The weather has to be right, the piste conditions and, of course, a break in between. Numerous ski huts directly on the slopes in the Goldeck, Bad Kleinkirchheim, Turracher Höhe, Hochrindl and Falkert ski areas invite you to do just that. On the large sun terraces, in exposed summit restaurants and in the cosy huts, where you can take a seat in the wood-panelled parlours, the winter panorama will gladly join you at the table.
Carinthian mountain hut cuisine is delicious and varied. It is hearty, savoury, with a pinch of southern lightness and, above all, cooked with regional products. How about Carinthian cheese noodles or a Ritschert - a savoury stew with rolled barley, beans and smoked meat? Home-made specialities are often on the menu. High-proof schnapps, savoury black bread or smoked Carinthian bacon not only contain regional ingredients, but above all a lot of passion on the part of the innkeepers.
A piece of Carinthian bacon is part of the Brettljause. The secret to eating it properly is to cut it into wafer-thin slices with a well-sharpened snack knife and enjoy it with a piece of brown bread. The combination of ham and fat makes the flavour!
Many of the huts on the slopes are popular winter hiking destinations. Some can also be reached by tractor taxi and a toboggan can be hired for the way back down to the valley. The winter huts away from the piste are also worth a visit.
How about a snowshoe hike in the UNESCO Carinthian Nockberge Biosphere Reserve or on the Millstätter Alm? If you set off with a ranger (guided tours in the adventure shop), you have a good chance of unlocking nature's secrets.
In some ski huts, skiers and winter guests like to stay a little longer. There are opportunities to do so on the Turracher Höhe, on the Hochrindl, around the Falkertsee and in the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area. A real winter atmosphere is created when the large wood-burning cooker in the hut kitchen is fired up and the warm air flows through the rooms. In addition to traditional huts, winter guests can also rent exclusive chalets on the ski slopes.
The huts in Bad Kleinkirchheim and on the Turracher Höhe are particularly popular - they combine sun terraces with authentic Carinthian cuisine. The Goldeck, Hochrindl and Falkert also offer charming places to stop for refreshments right next to the piste.
Yes, on the Hochrindl, on the Falkert or in Bad Kleinkirchheim there are chalets and huts that are perfect for a private hut holiday - many are located directly on the ski slopes.
Carinthian Kasnudeln, Ritschert, Brettljause and sweet Kaiserschmarren are among the classics. Many huts use regional products from the UNESCO Carinthian Nockberge Biosphere Reserve.
Yes - some ski huts can be reached on foot, with the Nockmobil or via winter hiking trails. The ascent to the Brunnachhütte or the Maibrunnhütte in Bad Kleinkirchheim is popular, for example.
