Damböckhaus

Damböckhaus is a mountain refuge (Schutzhütte) located on the Hochplateau of the Schneeberg in Lower Austria, Austria, at an elevation of 1,810 metres. It sits on an alpine meadow called Ochsenboden, northwest of the Waxriegel summit (1,888 m), and is the first shelter house on the Schneeberg. The hut is owned and operated by the Österreichischer Touristenklub (ÖTK), a major Austrian hiking and tourism association. It is easily reached via the historic Salamander cog railway (Hochschneeberg-Zahnradbahn), about 15 to 30 minutes on foot from the mountain station, and serves as a waypoint on the roughly one-hour route to the Fischerhütte. The building is named after Johann Damböck, a Viennese silk manufacturer who provided financial support for its construction; it was originally built in 1872 by herders from Puchberg. The hut was renovated in 1898 and taken over by the ÖTK. A large extension was added in 1982. In May 2010, Damböckhaus and the nearby Fischerhütte were connected to the municipal water supply and sewer network for water protection reasons. Today the hut offers food, drink, and accommodation to hikers, school groups, company outings, and families, and is a base for exploring the Schneeberg plateau, including the Elisabeth Kircherl, the Kaleidoskop, and the VOKA gallery. It is a classic example of a traditional Alpine club hut that functions as both a hospitality business and a mountaineering landmark.

The Damböckhaus was built in 1872 by herders from Puchberg on the Ochsenboden meadow, a site where a simple wooden hut had already been mentioned as early as 1802. The construction was financially supported by Johann Damböck, a Viennese silk manufacturer, and the hut was named after him. In 1898 the building was renovated and taken over by the Österreichischer Touristenklub (ÖTK), which has operated it since. A major extension was added in 1982, expanding the hut's capacity and facilities. In May 2010, the Damböckhaus and the nearby Fischerhütte were connected to the Puchberg water supply and sewer network for water protection reasons, modernising the infrastructure of the Schneeberg huts. The hut remains an active mountain refuge and is a key stop on the Schneeberg plateau, serving hikers, tourists, and local visitors.

• 2010

  In May, Damböckhaus and Fischerhütte are connected to the water and sewer network.

• 1982

  A large extension is added to the Damböckhaus.

• 1898

  The hut is renovated and taken over by the Österreichischer Touristenklub (ÖTK).

• 1872

  Damböckhaus is built by Puchberg herders with financial support from Johann Damböck.

• 1802

  A simple wooden hut is mentioned at Ochsenboden, the site of the later Damböckhaus.

Traditional Alpine club mountain hut and hospitality destination on the Schneeberg, operated by the Austrian Tourist Club (ÖTK).

• Mountain hut accommodation

• Alpine food and beverages

• Hiking and excursion services

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