Leopold-Happisch-Haus
1.4
1,925m
Berchtesgaden Alps, Germany
About
Leopold-Happisch-Haus sits at 1925m in the Berchtesgaden Alps, reachable from the Königssee valley. The standard approach climbs from Schönau am Königssee in roughly 3.5 hours via the Funtensee. The hut works as a base for ridge walks along the Salet or routes toward Schneibstein. Winter access is possible for experienced mountaineers with crampons and ice axes.
The hut is managed by Naturfreunde Salzburg and operates year-round. It has 30 beds across mixed dormitory and small rooms. Meals include a breakfast buffet and a four-course evening menu with vegetarian options. Tap water is available. The hut sits in genuine mountain terrain—expect basic Alpine hut comfort rather than hotel amenities. A small store stocks emergency supplies and chocolate. Mobile phone reception is unreliable; the hut has a payphone.
Book directly by phone. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially weekends. June and September are quieter. Winter booking is essential if you're planning an off-season visit. Check opening hours before departure, as the hut occasionally closes for maintenance.
The hut is managed by Naturfreunde Salzburg and operates year-round. It has 30 beds across mixed dormitory and small rooms. Meals include a breakfast buffet and a four-course evening menu with vegetarian options. Tap water is available. The hut sits in genuine mountain terrain—expect basic Alpine hut comfort rather than hotel amenities. A small store stocks emergency supplies and chocolate. Mobile phone reception is unreliable; the hut has a payphone.
Book directly by phone. The hut fills quickly during July and August, especially weekends. June and September are quieter. Winter booking is essential if you're planning an off-season visit. Check opening hours before departure, as the hut occasionally closes for maintenance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Call ahead to check availability; the hut is small with only 30 beds, so booking several weeks ahead is wise for summer weekends.
The hut operates year-round, though winter access requires mountaineering experience with crampons and ice axes.
Start from Schönau am Königssee and climb via Funtensee in roughly 3.5 hours to reach 1925m.
30 beds in mixed dormitories and small rooms; meals are available (contact the hut for current menu and dietary options).
Yes for summer hiking—the 3.5-hour approach is moderate and the hut works as a base for ridge walks—but winter ascents require mountaineering skills.
Quick Facts
- Managing club
- Naturfreunde
- Season
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- Total
- Dormitory
- Emergency
- Private rooms
Facilities
Meals served
Contact & Booking
- Phone
- +43 6624 31635
- Website
- https://www.leopoldhappischhaus.at/