Niedersachsenhaus
4.2About
Niedersachsenhaus sits at 2,471m on the Hochkönig plateau in the Salzburg Alps. Reach it from Dienten am Pass (valley station of the Hochkönig cable car). From the cable car's upper station at 1,998m, hike 2 hours southeast across open terrain to the hut. Alternatively, approach from the Saalfelden side via Saalfelden-Leogang or from Unken to the south. The plateau crossing exposes you to weather—routes are marked but exposed.
The hut sleeps around 60 guests in dormitory rooms. DAV Sektion Hannover operates it and serves simple mountain fare: breakfast, packed lunches, and three-course dinners. The kitchen caters to vegetarians. Two tap water sources lie within 200m. The building is basic and unheated except for the living area. Winter storms can make access difficult; confirm conditions before heading up. Open mid-June to mid-September typically, though dates shift with snow melt and weather.
Book direct by phone as far ahead as possible—July and August fill quickly. The hut often reaches capacity on weekends. Call ahead to confirm current opening dates and availability, especially in shoulder season. Expect to pay around €20–25 per night for DAV members, slightly more for non-members. Bring a sleeping bag even in summer; blankets are provided but not reliably warm at altitude.
The hut sleeps around 60 guests in dormitory rooms. DAV Sektion Hannover operates it and serves simple mountain fare: breakfast, packed lunches, and three-course dinners. The kitchen caters to vegetarians. Two tap water sources lie within 200m. The building is basic and unheated except for the living area. Winter storms can make access difficult; confirm conditions before heading up. Open mid-June to mid-September typically, though dates shift with snow melt and weather.
Book direct by phone as far ahead as possible—July and August fill quickly. The hut often reaches capacity on weekends. Call ahead to confirm current opening dates and availability, especially in shoulder season. Expect to pay around €20–25 per night for DAV members, slightly more for non-members. Bring a sleeping bag even in summer; blankets are provided but not reliably warm at altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by phone at least 2–3 months ahead, especially for July and August weekends.
Niedersachsenhaus is typically staffed from June to October, depending on weather and snow conditions.
Take the Hochkönig cable car from Dienten am Pass to 1,998m, then hike 2 hours southeast across open plateau to the hut at 2,471m.
The hut offers dormitory beds (around 60 places) and serves hot meals; book meals when you reserve your bed.
The final 2-hour approach crosses exposed plateau terrain with marked routes—manageable for fit hikers, but not recommended for inexperienced mountain walkers due to exposed conditions and weather exposure.
Location
47.0605, 13.0102
HutLists Score
4.2
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Quick Facts
- Managing club
- DAV DAV Sektion Hannover
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 88 19 2505
- Website
- https://www.niedersachsenhaus.at/
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