You can choose from an array of experiences when holidaying on a mountain hut in SalzburgerLand, ranging from rustic simplicity with a quick wash at the well to the luxurious mountain chalet with spa and full service. Regardless what type of holiday you choose, the closeness to nature, fabulous views and the possibility to really relax is available to everybody in self-catering huts, managed huts or Salzburg’s Alpine hut villages.
Winter holidays in the mountains
The world is peaceful and quiet when a fresh blanket of snow covers the landscape and the snow falls gently in the morning. It is cushy and comfortable in the hut and outside noise is muffled by the snow. The fire in the stove crackles and spreads cosy warmth. A good book, a cup of tea and a cuddly blanket lets you relax. But great adventure awaits if you just open the door! The lure of fresh snow draws you outside where the skis lean on the hut wall, ready for powder skiing.
Or you can go for a walk in snow shoes through snow-covered forests, make creative snowmen outside the hut or shred the snow as you toboggan over jumps you made. Upon your return to the hut, the embracing warmth reddens your cheeks. Happiness is complete if the pan sizzles on the stove top with classic meals such as Kaiserschmarren, the traditional fluffy pancake, or hearty Kasnockn, local cheese gnocchi. In Salzburg’s Alpine hut villages, it’s time for a spa treatment, a sauna or to lean back and get spoiled with culinary specialities.
Summer Holidays in the Mountains
There’s no better way to start the day than waking up surrounded by fragrant alpine meadows and unspoilt nature during the Salzburg Alpine Summer. The breeze rustles through the deep green forests, and not a sound can be heard. With your first yawn, crisp mountain air fills your lungs. As you blink away the last traces of sleep, your eyes take in the gentle and rugged peaks stretching out all around you. The mountains are still wonderfully quiet, with only the cows in the alpine pastures offering a friendly “good morning”. Before long, breakfast is laid out on the table in front of the hut. And while the summer heat lingers down in the valley, up here a gentle mountain breeze keeps things pleasantly cool.
A Day Filled with Adventure
After breakfast, it’s time to head out and enjoy the great outdoors – perhaps picking sweet blueberries, gathering herbs or searching for mushrooms for lunch. Or lace up your hiking boots and set off to conquer a nearby summit, or explore the surrounding landscape by mountain bike. At traditional alpine huts offering overnight stays, you can watch the farmers and herdspeople at work – or even lend a hand, whether counting cows, making cheese or helping with the hay harvest.
Or simply stretch out on the soft green moss of an alpine meadow and watch the clouds drift lazily across the blue sky. In the Salzburg Alpine Villages, you can enjoy an extra touch of comfort and luxury, while sharing the experience with fellow mountain lovers.
5 reasons why a mountain hut holiday is unique:
1. Internet-free zone:
holidays in the mountains means time out from the Internet, Facebook and Instagram. Living in the now with quality time spent together!
2. Views:
looking out the window, the view of the surrounding mountain peaks is amazing – you’re literally on top of the world!
3. Relaxation:
self-imposed solitude in scenic seclusion high on the mountain gives you a fresh perspective and offers you peace and relaxation.
4. Pole position:
always a step ahead – first on location for hiking in the summer or to ski on freshly groomed slopes.
5. Romantic times:
a crackling fire in the fireplace, an awe-inspiring starry sky above and the lights of the valley below, all guarantee a romantic atmosphere at any time of the year.
