Igltalalm (Niggeltalalm)
3.6About
Igltalalm sits at 1,501m in the Tennengebirge massif south of Salzburg. Reach it from Anif village via the Siglostal valley—count on 2.5 hours hiking. The trail is well-marked and steady, gaining 650m through mixed forest. You can also approach from Elsbethen to the west in similar time. A mountain bike route exists from Anif, useful for logistics on descent. The hut works as a day destination or overnight base for ridge walks across the Tennengebirge toward Hochkönig.
Igltalalm is a working alpine dairy farm as much as it is a hut. The proprietors make and serve their own dairy products—this is worth experiencing. They offer simple meals, usually built around farm products and local ingredients. Bed capacity is modest (around 20 places), so it fills quickly on weekends. The season runs May through October, depending on snow conditions. Toilets and washing facilities are basic but functional.
Book ahead for weekends and any public holidays, especially July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone. The hut doesn't take online reservations through major platforms. Note that the hut occasionally closes mid-week during the shoulder seasons—call first if visiting in May or October. This is a genuine working farm, not a hospitality business, so expect authentic mountain life rather than creature comforts.
Igltalalm is a working alpine dairy farm as much as it is a hut. The proprietors make and serve their own dairy products—this is worth experiencing. They offer simple meals, usually built around farm products and local ingredients. Bed capacity is modest (around 20 places), so it fills quickly on weekends. The season runs May through October, depending on snow conditions. Toilets and washing facilities are basic but functional.
Book ahead for weekends and any public holidays, especially July and August. Contact the hut directly by phone. The hut doesn't take online reservations through major platforms. Note that the hut occasionally closes mid-week during the shoulder seasons—call first if visiting in May or October. This is a genuine working farm, not a hospitality business, so expect authentic mountain life rather than creature comforts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for July and August; weekends year-round fill quickly. Call ahead even outside peak season since it's a working alp with variable staffing.
Igltalalm is open year-round as a working alp, but staffed reliably from June to October; check ahead for winter visits.
Hike 2.5 hours from Anif village via the Siglostal valley (650m gain, well-marked trail) or take the same time from Elsbethen to the west; mountain bike descent option from Anif.
It serves food and drinks as a working alp hut; ask when booking about meal options and whether beds are available, as capacity is limited.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach from Anif is steady and well-marked, making it accessible for fit families; day visits are popular.
Location
47.2850, 13.1906
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