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Experience & Discover
50 activities for your hut holiday in the mountains
From barefoot meadows to starry skies, from Almkäse to ski days – 50 ideas for unforgettable days around your hut.
Boredom? Out of the question. We have collected 50 experiences around your hut – arranged by theme, so you can instantly find the right idea for every mood and every season.
Calm & Mindfulness
Enjoying nature & switching off
Coming to rest where nature sets the pace.
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Barefoot across the Alm meadow
Shoes off, feeling grass and flowers under your feet.
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Forest bathing
Breathing deeply and switching off among ancient trees.
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Yoga in nature
Sun salutation on the meadow – with a mountain view instead of a wall.
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Swinging in the hammock
Letting your soul unwind between two trees.
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Picnic in the countryside
Spread out the blanket, unpack the Jause (snack), enjoy the view.
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Reading under the open sky
A good book, a warm stone, no appointments.
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A day without a clock
Simply drift through the day without a schedule.
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Digital detox – phone off
Go offline and arrive fully in the moment.
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Listening to birdsong
Listen to the chirping in the branches in the morning.
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Lingering on the viewpoint bench
Pause and enjoy the sweeping view over the Alps.
Active & Adventure
Hiking, Climbing & Discovering
Up onto summits, into gorges, out into the forest.
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Hiking over mountain ridges
Narrow paths and wide views with every step.
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Climbing in the high ropes course
A test of courage among the treetops, well secured.
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Paragliding above the mountains
Take off and see the Alps from a bird's-eye view.
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Mountain biking in the mountain forest
Over roots and trails through the forest.
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Descending into the silver mine
Into the mountain by mine train – inside it is 12 degrees all year round.
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Hiking through the Wolfsklamm
Along walkways through the roaring gorge near Stans.
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Building Steinmandl (stone cairns)
Artfully stack stones on the stream bed.
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Collecting & painting stones
Decorate finds from nature in bright colours.
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Flying a kite
Send the kite into the sky together when it's windy.
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Herb walk
Recognise, pick and get to know wild herbs.
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Mushroom picking
Through the forest with a basket, hunting for Schwammerl (mushrooms).
Water & Swimming
All about the cool water
Lake, stream and spring for hot summer days.
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Swimming in a mountain lake
A leap into crystal-clear water against a mountain backdrop.
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Canoeing on the lake
Glide silently across the water along the shore.
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Windsurfing on the lake
First attempts on the board in a fresh breeze.
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Fishing & angling
Sit on the jetty and wait patiently for the catch.
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Kneipp water treading in the stream
Feet into the cool water – invigorates the whole body.
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Drinking spring water
Scoop it ice-cold and fresh straight from the mountain.
Food & Enjoyment
Tasting regional treasures
Sampling Alm products and trying homemade goods.
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Fresh Alm milk
A glass of milk straight from the farmer's churn.
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Tasting Almkäse
Try tangy wheels fresh from the Sennerei (alpine dairy).
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Brewing herbal tea
Brew freshly picked herbs in the morning.
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Roasting chestnuts over the fire
Prepare hot Maroni (chestnuts) over an open fire.
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Making jam
Conjure up a sweet spread from fresh berries.
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Visiting a farmers' market
Buy regional specialities directly from the producer.
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Feeding animals at the farm
Feed and pet goats & co. at the farm.
Tradition & Culture
Experiencing customs up close
Living traditions and history in the mountains.
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Experiencing the Almabtrieb (cattle drive)
Decorated cows move from the Alm down to the valley.
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Discovering the art of carving
Pack a carving knife and try it yourself.
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Carnival parade (Fasching)
Colourful masks and a lively atmosphere in the village.
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Village festival & brass band
Watch the band parade in traditional dress.
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Visiting the Rettenberg ruin
Hike over the Kolsassberg to the old castle ruin.
Great Moments
Evening, Night & Quiet Moments
The moments you never forget.
Winter & Seasons
The right thing for every season
From crocus to fresh snow – all year round.
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Snowshoe hiking
Trudge through snowy silence away from the pistes.
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Building a snowman
Shape the perfect snowman with the family.
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Sledding
Race down the track in fresh snow.
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Skiing
Pure piste fun in deep snow.
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Crocuses in spring
When the first blooms take over from the snow.
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Alm meadows full of flowers
Roam across humming meadows full of wildflowers.
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Autumn walk
Through rustling leaves through the golden forest.
Activities in nature
50 moments that turn your holiday into an experience
02 Walking barefoot across a meadow
03 Watching wild animals, e.g. deer or foxes
04 Enjoying a sunrise or sunset in the mountains
05 Gazing at a starry sky without light pollution
06 Swimming in a clear mountain lake
07 Going on a herb walk
08 Gathering mushrooms and forest berries
09 Tasting fresh milk on an Alm
10 Taking a canoe tour on a calm river
Relaxation and mindfulness for body and soul
Recharge in nature
11 Arriving and enjoying
12 Forest bathing and enjoying the stillness of the forest
13 Practising yoga or meditation out in nature
14 Having a picnic on a flower meadow
15 Relaxing in a hammock between trees
16 Listening to the sound of nature: birdsong, rushing wind, splashing water
17 Simply being offline for once and switching off your phone
18 Reading a book under the open sky
19 Sitting on a bench and enjoying the view
20 Spending a day without the clock – simply in tune with nature
Culinary experiences
Embark on a culinary journey
21 Trying regional specialities like Alm cheese or wild herb salads
22 Using herbs you gathered yourself for a tea
23 Drinking fresh spring water
24 Roasting chestnuts over the campfire
25 Making jam from fruit you picked yourself
Traditional experiences
Experience old traditions in Austria
26 Visiting an Almabtrieb (cattle drive) or a harvest festival
27 Discovering traditional craftsmanship, e.g. wood carving
28 Joining a carnival parade
29 Visiting farms and feeding animals
30 Talking with locals about old customs
Adventurous experiences
Create lasting memories in the Alps
31 Trying paragliding or hang-gliding
32 Riding through the mountains by mountain bike
33 Exploring a cave or hiking through a gorge
34 Sleeping a night under the open sky (e.g. bivouac)
35 Trudging through snowy landscapes
Water experiences
A wet experience in the Alps
36 Standing at a waterfall and feeling the power of the water
37 Kneipp wading in a mountain stream
38 Building little stone cairns (Steinmandl) by the stream
39 Trying fishing or angling at a mountain lake
40 Why not try surfing at a lake
Cultural and family-friendly highlights
From historic sights to activities in nature for young and old
41 Visiting old castles or ruins in the middle of nature
42 Flying a kite
43 Collecting stones and painting them in bright colours
44 Building a snowman together
45 Enjoying sledding outings together
Seasonal experiences & environmentally conscious sustainability
Experiences of the different seasons and environmentally conscious holidays in the mountains
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