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The Ottohaus hut in summer, with its stone terrace full of walkers on the Rax plateau© Rax-Seilbahn

Restaurant · The Rax and Reichenau

Ottohaus

A mountain hut on the Rax plateau, 40 minutes' walk from the cable car, with hot food until 19:00 and rooms in summer.

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Where
Reichenau an der Rax

In winter, weekends, public holidays and holidays in good weather · Closed from 16 November to 5 December 2026

The house

A mountain hut in the middle of the Rax plateau, at 1,644 metres, at the end of the classic walk from the cable car. A wooden dining room, a sunny terrace and hot food until 19:00. In summer it has rooms: from 7 May to late October 2027, with online booking.

When it opens

Until 15 November it is open daily. From 16 November to 5 December 2026 it closes with the cable car maintenance, and from 6 December it opens at weekends, on public holidays and during school holidays if the weather is good. In winter, ask before going up.

Getting there

From the upper station of the Rax-Seilbahn, about 40 minutes along a gravel path, almost flat. Not suitable for pushchairs.

What to order: a hot hut dish after the walk from the cable car.

Practical details

Opening hours

Hot food until 19:00 on the days it is open. From 6 December 2026, weekends, public holidays and school holidays in good weather; it is best to ask beforehand. From 16 November to 5 December 2026, closed for the cable car maintenance

Cuisine
hut, Austrian

Details checked on 12 November 2026.

House specialities

  • Mountain-hut cooking

Tips

  • Ask beforehand in winter It opens depending on the weather.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from the cable car?

About 40 minutes on foot.

Can you stay overnight?

Yes, in summer, from 7 May to late October 2027.

As a family

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

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