From rustic mountain huts to refined country inns — our personal recommendations around the chalet.
The Hochkönig region is blessed with good cooking — from the village inn and the mountain restaurant to the working alpine pasture hut high above the valley. On this page you will find the addresses we recommend to our guests from personal experience: six restaurants in Mühlbach and the neighbouring villages, along with nine hand-picked mountain huts between Mühlbach, Dienten and Maria Alm.
In winter, the Culinary King's Tour is particularly rewarding: on this celebrated gourmet ski circuit through the Hochkönig ski area, the huts along the way spoil you with regional specialities — several of our recommendations lie directly on the route.
And if you would rather stay in the chalet: on request we will arrange a private chef, who will treat you to a four-to-six-course menu at our four-metre dining table.
Here, indulgence is right on your doorstep.
The restaurant of the Gasthof Scherer stands for honest Austrian inn cooking with a seasonal touch. If you are seeking a carefully prepared menu in the warm atmosphere of a traditional parlour after a day in the mountains, you could hardly be in better hands.
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At the Paussbauer, whatever the region provides finds its way to the table — hearty home cooking as well as seasonal dishes made from local ingredients. An authentic taste of the Salzburg countryside, just a short way from the chalet.
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The “kitchen wizardry” of the Grünholz pairs Austrian classics with creative, contemporary compositions. A fine address for anyone who likes their mountain panorama accompanied by ambitious cuisine.
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Set in the heart of Mühlbach, “Zum Steirer” serves Austrian cuisine poised between tradition and modernity. Ideal for a relaxed evening in the village — just a few minutes from the chalet.
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A rustic parlour, a stone fireplace, alpine delicacies: the Scheppal Alm unites the best of mountain hut and restaurant. From a hearty Brettljause snack platter to a fine dinner, every palate finds its match here.
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This tradition-steeped mountain lodge at the foot of the Mandlwände is the starting point for many hikes — and worth the visit for the kitchen alone. Regional dishes against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, in summer and winter alike.
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Nestled in the mountain scenery of the Hochkönig, the Zapferl Alm wins you over with traditional Austrian dishes and a view you will not soon forget. The perfect stop after a hike or a run down the slopes.
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At the Tiergartenalm, rustic hut charm meets carefully prepared Austrian specialities. After an active day in the mountains, the terrace is a wonderful place to linger.
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Situated right beside the Karbachalm lift, this mountain restaurant combines traditional dishes with modern creations — in the middle of the hiking and skiing area. A gourmet pause with a panorama, comfortably reached by cable car.
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Perched in a panoramic position above Maria Alm, the Steinbock Alm interprets Austrian classics with a modern note. Warm hospitality and the impressive backdrop of the Steinernes Meer come as standard.
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Whether in the cosy Stub'n parlour or the fireside lounge: Die Deantnerin combines traditional charm with a contemporary ambience and innovative cooking — plus an unobstructed view of the Hochkönig.
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Delicious burgers and creative cocktails instead of the classic hut menu: König & Kuh deliberately goes its own way. An exceptional address for private celebrations, weddings and convivial evenings, too.
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Built in 1921, the Thorau Alm is one of the most characterful huts in the region. Hearty regional specialities, rustic cosiness and a sweeping mountain panorama reward the way up.
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At the TOM Almhütte, modern design meets traditional hut charm. Regional specialities and creative dishes make it a stylish retreat after a hike or a day's skiing around Maria Alm.
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Bauernkrapfen doughnuts, bilberry Nocken, Kaspressknödel cheese dumplings: the Gabühelhütte keeps Pinzgau cooking alive like scarcely any other. From the sun terrace, the view sweeps from the Hochkönig to the Hohe Tauern.
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After your mountain feast, your private chalet awaits — with a Miele kitchen, a fireplace and, on request, a private chef.
