Almgasthof Buchacker
3.1
Tyrol, Austria
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About
Almgasthof Buchacker sits at 1,520m in the Zillertal valley, a working mountain farm and guesthouse that doubles as a hiking base. Reach it from Zell am Ziller by driving 6km up the Zillertal or hiking the valley path in 90 minutes. Most visitors arrive via the Zillertal bus, which stops near the farm. The location gives fast access to Tuxer Vorberge ridge walks and scrambles up to 2,500m-plus peaks. Summer hiking dominates, but the farm operates year-round and sits within walking distance of gentler valley trails.
The hut serves meals in its restaurant rather than operating traditional alpine-hut dormitory bunks. Rooms are private or small group bookings only. The kitchen specializes in Tyrolean food, sourcing meat and dairy from the farm itself. Space fills quickly during July and August when families and group hikers book the place as a base for week-long stays. The farm offers simpler facilities than dedicated alpine huts—expect solid comfort and good food, not minimalism. WiFi and parking are available.
Book direct by email or phone 3–6 months ahead for July-August. The hut takes reservations year-round but closes for a few weeks in November. Weekend traffic runs heavy May through September. Weekday stays in June or early September offer easier access and less crowded access to the ridges above.
The hut serves meals in its restaurant rather than operating traditional alpine-hut dormitory bunks. Rooms are private or small group bookings only. The kitchen specializes in Tyrolean food, sourcing meat and dairy from the farm itself. Space fills quickly during July and August when families and group hikers book the place as a base for week-long stays. The farm offers simpler facilities than dedicated alpine huts—expect solid comfort and good food, not minimalism. WiFi and parking are available.
Book direct by email or phone 3–6 months ahead for July-August. The hut takes reservations year-round but closes for a few weeks in November. Weekend traffic runs heavy May through September. Weekday stays in June or early September offer easier access and less crowded access to the ridges above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact them directly by email or phone—no specific advance booking window is listed, but summer weekends fill quickly so aim for at least 4–6 weeks ahead.
Open year-round as a working farm and guesthouse, though summer (June to September) is peak hiking season.
Drive 6km up the Zillertal from Zell am Ziller, take the Zillertal bus to the farm, or hike the valley path in 90 minutes from town.
As a working mountain farm and guesthouse, it serves meals and provides overnight beds; confirm shower and kitchen details when booking.
Yes—the valley location at 1,520m and accessible hiking from the farm make it good for less experienced hikers, though the nearby Tuxer Vorberge peaks reach 2,500m-plus for stronger teams.
Location
47.5332, 12.0189
HutLists Score
3.1
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Quick Facts
- Season
- Apr-Oct 07:15+; Mo off; Apr,May,Oct "wetterabhängig"
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +4369912358598
- Website
- http://www.buchackeralm.at
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