Dalfazalm
4.2About
Dalfazalm sits at 1693m in the Zillertal valley, a working alpine farm that doubles as a mountain hut. Reach it from Zell am Ziller by hiking the Zillertal trail for roughly 2 hours, or drive to the Zillertalbahn railway and walk from there. The location works as a base for day walks across the Zillertal and Tux valleys, with connections to higher peaks and ridge traverses. It's easily accessible enough for families but positioned properly for serious hikers doing longer circuits through the area.
The hut operates as a simple Jausenstelle rather than a full alpine hut. You can rely on good home-cooked food—typically Tyrolean specialties using their own farm produce—and coffee. Accommodation is limited to around 25 beds in mixed dormitory rooms. The atmosphere stays deliberately low-key; this is a working farm first, hut second. Open May through October, weather permitting. Showers are available and the place sits roughly 90 minutes from Zell am Ziller by foot, making it ideal for walkers who want genuine mountain food without the formality of a major alpine hut.
Phone ahead to confirm availability and meals, especially outside peak season. July and August book up 4-6 weeks in advance. Call direct to reserve; they handle most bookings on their own. The hut suits people who prefer quiet, agricultural settings over the heavier traffic on Austria's main Alpine routes.
The hut operates as a simple Jausenstelle rather than a full alpine hut. You can rely on good home-cooked food—typically Tyrolean specialties using their own farm produce—and coffee. Accommodation is limited to around 25 beds in mixed dormitory rooms. The atmosphere stays deliberately low-key; this is a working farm first, hut second. Open May through October, weather permitting. Showers are available and the place sits roughly 90 minutes from Zell am Ziller by foot, making it ideal for walkers who want genuine mountain food without the formality of a major alpine hut.
Phone ahead to confirm availability and meals, especially outside peak season. July and August book up 4-6 weeks in advance. Call direct to reserve; they handle most bookings on their own. The hut suits people who prefer quiet, agricultural settings over the heavier traffic on Austria's main Alpine routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to confirm availability, especially for weekends and July–August; Dalfazalm operates on a first-come, first-served basis but takes reservations by phone.
Dalfazalm is open year-round as a working farm, though mountain hut services are most reliable from June to October.
Hike 2 hours up the Zillertal trail from Zell am Ziller, or drive to Zillertalbahn railway station and walk from there.
Expect traditional Alpine farm meals and basic mountain hut accommodation; confirm bed types and shower availability when you book.
Yes—the 2-hour approach and 1693m elevation make it accessible for families, though it also works as a base for serious ridge walks and multi-day circuits.
Location
47.4499, 11.7416
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- private
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Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 664 91 59 807
- Website
- http://www.dalfazalm.at/
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