Hämmermoosalm
3.6About
Hämmermoosalm sits at 1,417m in the Zillertal, a valley that cuts deep into Tyrol's northern ranges. The hut is accessible from the village of Mayrhofen, about 45 minutes on foot via the signed trail through mixed forest. The approach is straightforward and works as a warm-up walk before longer alpine days. You can also drive most of the way to a small parking area and reduce the walk to 20 minutes.
The hut operates as a working alpine dairy farm and mountain restaurant, not a staffed overnight refuge. It serves as a reliable lunch stop for hikers moving through the valley. The hut offers simple, hearty food and local drinks. There's basic shelter and outdoor seating. The setting feels working and genuine—you're stopping at an active farm, not a purpose-built hut. The location works well as a starting point for day walks into the surrounding terrain.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting if you want to check opening times or reserve a table for lunch. It closes during winter months. Summer weekends draw steady foot traffic, so arriving early or calling ahead makes sense, especially for groups.
The hut operates as a working alpine dairy farm and mountain restaurant, not a staffed overnight refuge. It serves as a reliable lunch stop for hikers moving through the valley. The hut offers simple, hearty food and local drinks. There's basic shelter and outdoor seating. The setting feels working and genuine—you're stopping at an active farm, not a purpose-built hut. The location works well as a starting point for day walks into the surrounding terrain.
Contact the hut directly by phone or email before visiting if you want to check opening times or reserve a table for lunch. It closes during winter months. Summer weekends draw steady foot traffic, so arriving early or calling ahead makes sense, especially for groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the hut directly by email or phone at least 2–4 weeks ahead, especially for weekends and summer months.
Hämmermoosalm operates year-round as a mountain restaurant; check ahead for seasonal closures or reduced hours in winter.
Start from Mayrhofen village: 45 minutes on foot via signed trail, or drive to the parking area and walk 20 minutes.
It's a working dairy farm and mountain restaurant serving meals and drinks; there is no overnight accommodation.
Yes—the short, gentle approach from the parking area works well for families, and it's a good lunch stop on valley walks.
Location
47.3712, 11.0822
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Contact & Booking
- [email protected]
- Phone
- +43 5214 20244
- Website
- https://die-haemmermoos.com/
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