Salzburger Almsommer

Salzburger Almsommer is presented by SalzburgerLand Tourismus as the authentic alpine-pasture experience and the warm hospitality of its huts. It is described as a synonym for the comprehensive offering of quality-checked Almsommer huts, managed alpine pastures, hiking trails, and bookable packages in the state of Salzburg. The brand is tied to the living tradition of alpine pasture farming, in which herders move into their rustic huts during the summer months to tend cows, sheep, and goats, while hut hosts contribute self-produced culinary specialties.

SalzburgerLand Tourismus describes the Salzburger Almsommer as beginning when the meadows high on the alps turn lush green, the last snowfields have melted, and the clear mountain air is filled with insect humming and cowbells. The herders then move into their rustic alpine huts to tend cows, sheep, and goats during the summer months, while hut hosts enrich the Almsommer with self-produced culinary specialties. The brand is also tied to the long tradition of Salzburg alpine culture: around 1800 the region was impoverished after wars and changes of rule, and agriculture secured income and survival especially in remote valleys. Later, Emperor Franz Joseph I and Empress Elisabeth set the trend of the 'Sommerfrische' with their travels to Bad Gastein and Zell am See, while mountain pioneers opened paths to the most beautiful peaks and built shelters. Herders who already grazed their cattle on mountain pastures increasingly received visits from passing hikers, who were hospitably served fresh cow's milk, bread, and cheese and offered a place in front of the senn hut. Over the years the alps were increasingly used, in addition to tending livestock and landscape, to treat hikers with regional and handmade delicacies.

Authentic alpine-pasture experience and hospitality, synonymous with quality-checked huts, managed alps, hiking trails, and bookable packages in Salzburg.

• Quality-checked Almsommer huts

  Huts included in the Salzburger Almsommer offering.

• Managed alpine pastures

  Managed alps included in the Salzburger Almsommer offering.

• Hiking trails

  Hiking trails included in the Salzburger Almsommer offering.

• Bookable packages

  Bookable packages included in the Salzburger Almsommer offering.

1. 1Salzburger Almsommer: Paradies für Wanderer und Familiensalzburgerland.com
2. 2Geschichte der Salzburger Almkultur: Entwicklung des Bergtourismus.salzburgerland.com