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- Summer at the Dortmunder Hütte
- Winter at the Dortmunder Hütte
At an altitude of just under 1,950 meters, it stays pleasantly cool here even in the height of summer, while temperatures rise in the valley. Crisp mountain air, shaded hiking trails leading to lakes and alpine pastures, and balmy evenings on the sun terrace invite you to stay for a few days instead of just stopping by for a day trip—the perfect getaway from the heat.
Yes, the Kühtai Panorama via ferrata leads to the Pockkogel (2,807 m) and is a popular route for experienced via ferrata climbers. Due to its difficulty, it is not suitable for beginners.
Kühtai offers a wide variety of hikes for every skill level—from easy family hikes to challenging summits of the surrounding 3,000-meter peaks. The Dortmunder Hütte serves as an ideal base for:
- Day trips to alpine pastures in the surrounding area
- Circular Hikes to the Surrounding Mountain Lakes
- Mountain hikes, such as to Pirchkogel, Gaißkogel, or Sulzkogel
- Multi-day hut-to-hut hikes, such as the Sellrain Hut Circuit (7 stages, 80 km)
- High-alpine summit tours on 3,000-meter peaks—with a mountain guide upon request
- Via Ferrata: The Panorama Via Ferrata (moderate to difficult) is directly accessible; equipment can be rented at the 3-Seen-Bahn valley station.
From late June through July, the blooming alpine roses also transform the slopes around the hut into a colorful natural spectacle.
You can find detailed tour suggestions in PDF format on our Downloads page.
There are numerous mountain lakes around the Dortmunder Hütte that are ideal for day trips—for example, the Finstertaler Speicher, the Hirschebensee, the Lower and Upper Plenderlessee near the Drei-Seen-Hütte, and the Pochersee, accessible via the historic Knappenweg. Especially in midsummer, when it gets hot in the valley, it stays pleasantly cool up here—perfect for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
On our website, you’ll find numerous PDF downloads for summer and winter tours, a trail map, ski touring tips, snowshoeing tips, and information brochures for school sports weeks. All downloads are available on the “Contact & Info” page. You can also find us at alpenvereinaktiv.com.
Yes! The Kühtai High-Altitude Training Center is located right next to the Dortmunder Hütte and offers ideal training conditions at an altitude of over 2,000 meters—for both professionals and ambitious amateurs.
Facilities:
Soccer field
4 × 400 m running track
High jump and long jump facilities with throwing area
Reservoir approximately 1,500 m long
2 beach volleyball courts
9 running routes
Yes, the Dortmunder Hütte is booked by many schools for ski camps and school sports weeks—both in winter and in summer.
Advantages in winter:
Guaranteed snow thanks to the high altitude
Ski area just a 3-minute walk away
Ski pass valid for 2 ski areas (Hochötz & Kühtai) with a free shuttle service
Compact, high-quality ski area—ideal for school groups
Night skiing, ski touring, tobogganing
Advantages in summer:
Plenty of opportunities for hiking and biking tours
High-altitude training center (soccer, running, beach volleyball, and much more) in the immediate vicinity
Numerous excursion options in the region
You can find an information brochure for school sports weeks on our download page.
Family-friendly hikes in the area
Spacious sun terrace and lawn for playing
Excursions to Ötzidorf, Area 47, and the Stuibenfall waterfall
Aquadome Längenfeld for swimming fun
Day trip to Innsbruck by bus
- Learn to ski at several ski schools
- Ski lifts just a 3-minute walk away
- A variety of ski runs for all skill levels
- A well-organized and safe ski area
- KidsPark Kühtai for the little ones
- Night tobogganing and night skiing
- Kühtai Rally (treasure hunt on skis)
- Trip to the Aquadome Längenfeld
Yes, very much so. Families with children are very welcome here. We offer:
- Family rooms with a toilet and shower—spacious and comfortable
- High chairs and cribs available upon request
- A spacious sun terrace and lawn for playing
- An ideal location for family-friendly hikes and winter outings
Please let us know in your request what you need for your child so we can make the necessary arrangements.
The Sellrain Ski Tour is a multi-day loop tour consisting of 5 stages, 5 mountain huts, and 5 overnight stays. The starting point is the Dortmunder Hut at the Kühtaier Sattel. The tour takes you over numerous 3,000-meter peaks and offers a magnificent, still uncrowded mountain experience. If the weather takes a turn for the worse, you can ski directly down into the valley from any of the huts at any time. A detailed tour description is available for download as a PDF.
Kühtai also offers a varied winter program for non-skiers:
Snowshoe hikes – 14 itineraries available for download
Tobogganing – 2.5 km toboggan run (toward the Finstertal Reservoir)
Winter hiking trails – cleared paths for walks in the snow
Cross-country skiing – 3 loop trails with a total length of 15 km
Night tobogganing
Kühtai is considered a true paradise for ski mountaineers. There are tours for every skill level:
Pirchkogel (2,828 m) – easy
Schafzoll (2,399 m) – moderate
Sulzkogel (3,016 m) – difficult
A total of 18 ski touring recommendations are available for download as PDF files. Upon request, we can also organize a guided ski touring course for you that includes deep-snow techniques.
Kühtai is one of Tyrol’s most renowned ski resorts. With a single ski pass, you have access to two ski areas (Kühtai & Hochötz) and can enjoy:
A total of 90 km of ski runs ranging from easy to difficult
Guaranteed snow from early December through late April thanks to the high altitude
Modern lifts and cable cars
KPark Freestyle Park with SuperPipe, SlopeStyle, Ski & BoarderCross, and KidsPark
Night skiing every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Free shuttle service between the ski areas—stop right in front of the lodge
Absolutely! The Kühtai Pass is considered one of the most beautiful and popular Alpine passes in Tyrol for motorcyclists. Motorcyclists are very welcome here—whether they’re stopping for a bite to eat featuring a Tyrolean delicacy or staying the night so they can continue their journey well-rested the next day.
The location in Kühtai offers numerous attractive destinations for day trips:
Innsbruck – the “Capital of the Alps,” just a 45-minute bus ride away (shopping, sightseeing)
Stuibenfall (Ötztal) – an impressive waterfall, about a 40-minute drive away
Area 47 – Austria’s largest outdoor adventure course, about 30 minutes away
Aquadome Längenfeld – thermal spa for families and relaxation
Ötzidorf – theme park centered around Ötzi, for all ages
Kühtai High-Altitude Training Center – sports facilities right nearby
Yes! There are a few trails starting from the cabin where you can explore the mountains around Kühtai on two wheels—whether by mountain bike or e-bike.
A deposit of €10 per person per night is charged for each reservation. In the event of a cancellation, any applicable cancellation fees will be offset against the deposit paid.
A binding lodging contract is considered concluded upon confirmation of a reservation or payment of the deposit. In the event of cancellation or no-show, the following fees apply per person per night:
Cancellation 6 weeks or more before arrival: €10
Cancellation 3 weeks or more before arrival: €20
Cancellation 2 days or more before arrival: €25
Partial cancellation (e.g., cancellation of half-board only) is not permitted. The cancellation period is calculated from the date the written cancellation is received by the lodge owner.
Free Cancellation: If it can be proven that access to the lodge is impossible for the entire day of arrival due to force majeure, a free cancellation is possible. Bad weather alone does not count as a valid reason.
To request an overnight stay or make a booking inquiry, please use only the inquiry form on our website: Click here for the inquiry form.
Please do not submit booking inquiries by email or phone. No reservation, no place to sleep!
The visitor’s tax is €4.00 per person per night and is payable in addition to the listed room rates. All prices on our website do not include the visitor’s tax or meals.
We accept cash only—no credit cards or debit cards!
All prices are in addition to the room rate, per person per day (valid through September 2026):
Breakfast – Adults: €18.50
Breakfast – Children up to 10 years old: €11.00
Half-board – Adults: €54.00
Half-board – Children up to 10 years old: €35.00
For reservations of overnight stays without meals, a facility fee of €5.00 per person per day will be charged.
The kitchen is open from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (except for special orders). After that, the kitchen is available for our half-board guests. Please note: We are not a self-catering lodge and do not offer à la carte dishes in the evening.
For information about pets at the Dortmunder Hütte, please contact us directly at info@dortmunderhuette.at. We’ll be happy to advise you on what’s possible.
No. For hygiene reasons, bringing food and drinks into the rooms and dormitories and consuming them there is not permitted.
Showers for guests staying in the twin rooms are located on the 1st and 2nd floors. Shower tokens costing €3.00 are available for the showers in the hallway. Guests staying in our new rooms have their own shower in the room.
Yes, please bring the following:
Mountain hut sleeping bag – required if staying overnight at the lodge
Your own towels – not provided
Hut slippers – please be sure to bring them
We also ask that you: Only visit our hut if you are in good health, and reserve your sleeping spot in advance – no sleeping spot without a reservation!
We offer a variety of lodging options to suit every taste:
Dormitories: Modern, spacious dorms with four sets of two-person bunks, each accommodating 8 people—ideal for groups and young guests looking for the classic mountain lodge experience.
Twin Rooms: Cozy rooms with running hot and cold water. Shared showers and restrooms in the hallway.
Rooms with private bathroom: For those who want a little more privacy—our new rooms with private bathrooms.
Family rooms with private bathroom: Spacious rooms with plenty of room for the whole family to feel at home.
Yes, parking is available in Kühtai. You can drive right up to the lodge—no additional walk is necessary. Overnight guests can park for free right at the Dortmunder Hütte. For more information about parking, we recommend contacting us directly at info@dortmunderhuette.at.
There is a bus stop right outside the front door of the Dortmunder Hütte. This makes it easy to take the bus to Innsbruck and down into the valley. For detailed schedule information, we recommend visiting www.vvt.at (Tirol Public Transportation Authority).
Arrival: from 1:00 p.m. | Check-in from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Departure: by 10:00 a.m.
Please note the check-in times and let us know in advance if you will be late.
The ski lifts in Kühtai are just a 3-minute walk from the cabin. In winter, skiers can ski down the slopes practically right to the front door—perfect for ski enthusiasts and families with children.
Yes. Free Wi-Fi is available to all guests at the Dortmunder Hütte.
The lodge has seasonal opening hours:
2025/26 Winter Season: December 5, 2025, through April 12, 2026
Summer season 2026: June 19, 2026, through September 21, 2026
Winter season 2026/27: December 4, 2026, through April 11, 2027
The lodge is closed outside of these periods. You can get the latest information at any time by emailing info@dortmunderhuette.at.
The Dortmunder Hütte is just a 45-minute drive from Innsbruck. Kühtai is easily accessible via the well-maintained Kühtaier Straße. For those without a car: a bus stops right outside the lodge’s front door—making it easy to connect to public transportation to Innsbruck.
The Dortmunder Hütte is a rustic and cozy Alpine inn in the heart of Kühtai, in the Sellraintal valley in Tyrol. It is located at an altitude of about 2,000 meters above sea level and offers an authentic mountain experience—whether in the summer while hiking and mountaineering or in the winter while skiing and ski touring.
