Kolmhaus
3.7About
Kolmhaus sits at 1,845m on the Zillertal plateau in the Zillertal valley, above the village of Schwendau. Reach it from Schwendau village on foot in 2.5 hours via the marked trail, or drive partway up the forest road and walk the final section in 1.5 hours. The approach is steady uphill on a well-maintained path through spruce forest, emerging onto open pasture as you gain elevation. From the hut, day walks radiate across the plateau: the Zeller Jöchl (2,193m) takes 1.5 hours one-way, and the ridge towards Horndl offers views across the eastern Zillertal.
The hut is a working alpine dairy farm operated by the Zillertal mountain dairy cooperative. It functions partly as a working hut and partly as a simple guesthouse. Expect basic accommodation: dormitory beds and a handful of double rooms, with shared bathrooms. Meals focus on hearty mountain food—the hut makes its own butter and cheese from the on-site dairy production. A small shop sells dairy products and essentials. The hut opens year-round but operates with reduced services in winter; confirm availability before visiting in December through February.
Book directly by phone or through the Zillertal tourism office in Mayrhofen. Summer weekends (June through September) fill quickly, particularly July and August—book 4-6 weeks ahead for these months. Winter visits require advance notice. The hut is popular with local hikers and mountain bikers, so expect company on fair-weather weekends.
The hut is a working alpine dairy farm operated by the Zillertal mountain dairy cooperative. It functions partly as a working hut and partly as a simple guesthouse. Expect basic accommodation: dormitory beds and a handful of double rooms, with shared bathrooms. Meals focus on hearty mountain food—the hut makes its own butter and cheese from the on-site dairy production. A small shop sells dairy products and essentials. The hut opens year-round but operates with reduced services in winter; confirm availability before visiting in December through February.
Book directly by phone or through the Zillertal tourism office in Mayrhofen. Summer weekends (June through September) fill quickly, particularly July and August—book 4-6 weeks ahead for these months. Winter visits require advance notice. The hut is popular with local hikers and mountain bikers, so expect company on fair-weather weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Book 2–3 months ahead for peak season (July–August); shoulder months (June, September) need less advance notice.
Kolmhaus is staffed from June to October; confirm exact dates when booking as Alpine huts may close during heavy snow or poor weather.
Start from Schwendau village: hike 2.5 hours on the marked trail, or drive partway up the forest road and walk 1.5 hours on a steady uphill path through spruce forest to the 1,845m plateau.
Expect simple dorm beds and home-cooked dinners and breakfasts; bring a sleeping liner as required by most Alpine huts, and confirm shower availability when you book.
Yes—the 2.5-hour approach is steady but non-technical, and day walks from the hut (like Zeller Jöchl in 1.5 hours) suit hikers of mixed ability on well-marked trails.
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47.1736, 11.9359
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