It tastes even better at high altitude: South Tyrolean cuisine is characterized by rural down-to-earthness and Mediterranean lightness. On the mountains, you can enjoy the lovingly prepared dishes made from local products even more with a special view. Here is a selection of places to enjoy great food in an alpine atmosphere.
In our small, rustic hut we like to entertain you with a warm, friendly welcome.
This is the ideal place to enjoy relaxing moments and to savour delicious drinks and foods.
St.Leonhard in Passeier/San Leonardo in Passiria, Meran/Merano and environs
Alpine pasture Flecknerhütte (2,100 m)
Starting point: Jaufenpass mountain pass, "Römerkehre" (last bend before the Jaufenpass)
Hiking trail number: 12a
Difference in altitude: 130 m
Walking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty level: easy
Opening hours summer: June - end of October
Closing day: Wednesday
Opening hours winter: December - Easter
Accessible by baby carriage - accommodation - playground
A warmly welcome to the most northern mountain refuge in South Tyrol! The hut is an ideal departure point for excursions on the mountain summit Dreiherrenspitze (3499 m) and the Krimmler Tauern (2634 m).
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Malga Contrin is located on a sunny hill in the middle of unspoiled nature on the Alpe di Siusi at 2011 m altitude and can be easily reached in summer and winter.
Try our different homemade dishes while enjoying the breathtaking panorama of the beautiful mountains of the Dolomites. We wish you unforgettable moments in an enchanting environment.
At the Uwald Alm hut you can look forward to daily special dishes and all-time classics, with a strong emphasis on quality. Regional beers and wines complement your experience. You can enjoy the breathtaking view of the valley from the cozy stube (snug) or the inviting terrace.
Starting point: Val Casies Valley – S. Maddalena, head of the valley (1465 m)
Walking time: 02:00 h
Difference in altitude: 577 m
Trail number: 12 + 12A
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Opening in winter from December until Easter and in the summer from the end of May until end of October.
Maddalena and Raffael with their sons Daniel and Luca welcome you to their Baita Sanon, where there is a wounderfull traditional tyrolean atmospher.
Mühlbach/Rio di Pusteria, Brixen/Bressanone and environs
The Brixner Hütte is on the Pfunderer Höhenweg, with continuous warm kitchen and possibility to sleep for 40 people.
Open from mid June to mid October.
From the Fane Alm to the Brixnerhütte it takes about an hour and 40 minutes.
Deutschnofen/Nova Ponente, Dolomites Region Eggental
On the high mountain plateau of Mount Reggelberg, located in the South of South Tyrol, at 1680 metres above sea level, you will find the sunny Schmiederalm mountain pasture, surrounded by woods and meadows that are perfect for hiking, idling and relaxing.
The first step off the door is already nature at its best. Let a unique panorama, splendid sunsets and fragrant alpine meadows enchant you.
Hot food from 12.00 p.m. to 05:00 p.m.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
At the mountain restaurant Puflatsch, you can enjoy typical South Tyrolean Cuisine with its specialities such as 'Speckknödel mit Rindsgulasch', Schlutzkrapfen etc. During the summer,
our large sun terrace is the right place for a well-earned rest and a cosy lunch or a South Tyrolean 'Marende' (snack). Or simply relax in the rustic ambience of our restaurant or our comfortable lounge.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
The Schgaguler hut offers typical dishes, as well as cheese, Speck (bacon) and local wines.
Accessibility
From Compaccio/Compatsch, follow trail no. 30 as far as Ritsch and then trail no. 9 to the Schgaguler hut. It takes ten minutes on foot from the mountain station of the Ortisei/St. Ulrich lift.
The Biella Hut, Seekofel Hütte in German language, is located at the base of Croda del Becco or Seekofel. First stage of the Alta Via n. 1 and crossroads of numerous routes in the Ampezzo Natural Park and the neighboring parks of Sennes, Fanes and Braies.
Ratschings/Racines, Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs
Starting point: mountain station Ratschings-Jaufen (1.800m)
The cable car Ratschings-Jaufen takes you from Bichl to the mountain station. From there you can hike along the Ratschinger Almenweg to the mountain pasture Wasserfalleralm and further on to the mountain hut Saxnerhütte.
Tip: on Sundays specialities from the girll, children’s playground
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
South tirolean specialities in accordance with the mediterranean cuisine - the result of a healthy, light and vital cuisine. Our kitchen uses high quality products and ensures gentle preparation.
Ratschings/Racines, Sterzing/Vipiteno and environs
Starting point: Val Ridanna – Masseria (1.370m)
From the park area at the village center of Masseria walk along the transit road to the Hotel Schneeberg, along the asphalted road to a fork, where you turn left and follow the signpost Martalm. Then continue on relatively flatter ground along the asphalted road, past the heating system of the Hotel Schneeberg, through an underpass and uphill in serpentines to the farm Staudnerhof. Pass the farmhouse and continue to walk on a gravel path in the Staudenberg valley. Along the river Staudenberg towards the valley to the first left bend and along a forest path following the signposts “Martalm”. After a short flat section you reach the mountain pasture.
Alternative: starting from Bergl (1.560m) the walk time is about 30 minutes
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
The Sanon hut is one of the most original huts on the Alpe di Siusi/Seiser Alm. Hosts Magdalena and Raffael look forward to your visit and to welcoming you to the Sanon hut.
Enjoy the typical cosy South Tyrolean atmosphere and homemade dishes: the Sanon hut is easily accessible on foot, by mountain bike or by horse-drawn sleigh.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Cosy hut serving South Tyrolean specialities
The Tschon hut, situated next to the ski slope, serves typical plain fare. The legendary “Tschon Stoan” (a rock) is close by.
Kastelruth/Castelrotto, Dolomites Region Seiser Alm
Hosts Michael, Anni and Max look forward to preparing refreshments for you in their traditional hut. The Rungger hut is situated on the outer edge of the Alpe di Siusi on hiking trail no. 5 below the Spitzbühl and next to the Spitzbühl slope.