With the family to the mountain pasture

A vacation without a games console and Netflix - many families may need a bit of convincing to take the kids to the mountain pastures. But once you have them there, they usually quickly realize that they are experiencing a great adventure. And in real life! During the warmer seasons, you set off to discover wild animals, birds and unknown plants along the way. In the evening, mom tells exciting stories around the campfire while the kids grill sausages on sticks. In winter, it's off on a snowshoe hike or a horse-drawn sleigh ride, followed by hot chocolate for refreshment. Even the best video game can't compete with the adventure of a vacation in a mountain hut. Provided you choose the right accommodation.

Couple snuggling by cozy fire in front of rustic cabin, enjoying wine and each other's company on a chilly evening. | © Urlaub am Bauernhof Kärnten/ Daniel Gollner

There's no sin on the mountain pasture...

Many couples know this: in everyday life, romance usually falls by the wayside. You rush from appointment to appointment during the week and have to look after friends and family at the weekend. Time for two is often rare. On vacation in a remote mountain hut, you leave the stress of everyday life far behind. You can concentrate on the person by your side, experience nature with all your senses on long hikes and have time to discover unknown aspects of your partner. Sitting in front of the hut with a glass of wine in your hand, watching the starry sky and listening to the sounds of nature - is there a more relaxing way to spend time together?

#friendshipgoals - Vacation with friends

Finding the right destination for a friends' vacation can often be quite a challenge. After all, the accommodation should be spacious enough for everyone, there should be enough privacy to discuss even the most intimate secrets and it shouldn't be boring either. The best thing to do is simply pack up your best friends and take them to the mountain hut. There you can talk in peace, spend quality time together and be undisturbed.

Sunset over a picturesque alpine chalet, with a group gathered around a crackling campfire under a starry night sky. | © Urlaub am Bauernhof Kärnten/ Daniel Gollner

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Guests at the Moarhofer Romantikhütte in Carinthia experience a pinch of luxury in addition to peaceful nature and lots of coziness. Because here you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Carinthian mountains not only outside, but also while sitting in your own whirlpool in the conservatory. A sauna and an infrared cabin provide additional wellness pleasure after a long day out in nature. With a good glass in front of the fireplace, even the last bit of stress falls away from the guests.

The Münzer family runs several huts in St. Leonhard in the Carinthian Lavanttal valley. The Bischofhütte is the "original hut" among them. It offers wonderful views, has a barbecue area and is the perfect starting point for all activities on the mountain pasture. There is even a sauna! Other options include the refurbished "Schwammerlhütte", the "Panoramahütte" on a sunny slope and the "Milleniumshütte". The accommodations are not very far from each other. Very close to the huts is the popular hiking and recreation area Klippitztörl with its extensive summer tourist offer. Incidentally, there are also bridle paths across the alpine pasture - it's not just children's hearts that beat faster when they can explore the surroundings on horseback.

A vacation at the Stableshof in Nauders in Tyrol is guaranteed to bring you even closer together. The original farm is around 400 years old and quite rustic. It is the second highest farm in the whole of Tyrol. Here you can concentrate on the essentials. Good conversations outside in nature or in front of the crackling wood-burning stove are guaranteed, and there is room for up to ten people. If you want, you can help with the mountain haymaking, there is a farm chapel and the option of sleeping in one of the hay barns in the middle of the mountain meadows.

Sunny side with a view of the Mur valley: it stands alone and quiet. The Abfalterer Hütte at the foot of the Zirbitzkogel. From here you can let your gaze wander over the impressive mountain world all the way down into the valley. Peace and relaxation at 1300 m above sea level are guaranteed here. Just like in grandma's day: Heat up the stove for cooking and drink fresh spring water from the hut's own well! The Abfalterer Hütte offers space for up to five people, the heart of which is the cozy and lovingly furnished farmhouse parlor. The hut is a perfect starting point for hikes and mountain bike tours.