Simony Hut, Hallstatt

Name: Simony Hut
Address: Hallstatt, Austria

#2 among attractions in Hallstatt

Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture

Gallery (8)

Map

Gallery

Photo details 1. Wikipedia / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Oxensepp / URL • 2. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 de / Bermicourt / URL • 3. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Stefankasberger / URL • 4. Wikimedia Commons / Public domain / Lewenstein / URL • 5. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Ewald Gabardi / URL • 6. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Rotatebot / URL • 7. Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Lewenstein / URL

Facts and practical information

The Simony Hut is an Alpine club hut belonging to the Austrian Alpine Club located at a height of 2,205 metres, just below the Hallstätter Glacier at the foot of the Hoher Dachstein in Austria. The hut, which is named after Friedrich Simony the first person to ascend Hoher Dachstein, is high above Hallstatt in Upper Austria in the northern part of the Dachstein Mountains. It is open year-round and, in winter, offers numerous options for ski tours and snowshoe walking. ()

Local name: Simonyhütte Hut open: all yearCoordinates: 47°30'3"N, 13°37'26"E

Address

Hallstatt Austria

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Hallstatt

Day trips

Simony Hut – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hallstatt Museum, Dachstein glacier, Hoher Dachstein, Dachstein Chapel.

4.4 miN
Museum
Hallstatt Museum, Hallstatt
112 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut, the Hallstatt Museum stands as a cultural gem in the picturesque city of Hallstatt, Austria. This museum offers a deep dive into the region's rich history, dating back to the...
3.4 miS
Winter sport, Ski area
Dachstein glacier
88 min walk • Nestled within the majestic landscapes of Austria, the Dachstein Glacier stands as a winter paradise for ski enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. This alpine gem, positioned in the heart of the country, is not only a ski area but also a year-round attraction...
2 miSW
Glacial Alpine mountain with skiing
Hoher Dachstein
50 min walk • Hoher Dachstein, Austria, stands as a towering emblem of the natural grandeur found within the Dachstein mountain range. Soaring to an elevation of 2,995 meters, it is the highest peak in Styria and the second-highest in the Northern Limestone Alps.
~120 ftSE
Church
Dachstein Chapel
1 min walk • The Dachstein Chapel is located immediately next to the Simony Hut in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies at a height of 2,206 m and is the highest place of worship in the Northern Limestone Alps.
0.7 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Eissee
19 min walk • The Upper and Lower Eissee are two lakes in the Dachstein Mountains in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. They lie north of a 2,794 m high mountain, the Gjaidstein, at an elevation of around 2,000 metres.
1.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Gjaidstein
35 min walk • The Hoher Gjaidstein is a 2,794 m high mountain peak in the Dachstein Mountains in Upper Austria east and above the Hallstätter Glacier.
2 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Seethalerhütte, Dachstein
50 min walk • The Seethalerhütte, once called Dachsteinwartehütte, is an alpine club hut of the Austria Section of the ÖAV at an altitude of 2740 m above sea level east of and below the Hohe Dachstein on the edge of the Hallstätter Glacier and high above the...
3.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Hirzkar Lake
86 min walk • The Hirzkar Lake can be found south of the "Hohen Krippenstein" in Upper Austria. Although it is a mountain lake, it can be reached easily by a nearby cable car. The lake water is considered appropriate for drinking and is inviting for bathing in summer. Around the lake are rare plants such as cowslips and the carnivorous sundew.
1.1 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Taubenkogel
29 min walk • The Taubenkogel is a 2,301-metre high peak in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, northeast of the Hallstätter Glacier. It can be reached from the summit station of the Dachstein Cable Car on the Gjaidalm or from the Simony Hut.
1.4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Natural feature
Hallstätter Glacier
35 min walk • The Hallstätter Glacier is the largest glacier in the Dachstein Mountains. It lies immediately beneath the northern foot of the Dachstein itself and runs down to the Eissee lake below the Simony Hut at a height of 2,205 m. To the east the Hallstätter Glacier is bounded by the High Gjaidstein.
3.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
5 Fingers
92 min walk • 5 Fingers is a free viewing platform in the Dachstein Mountains of Upper Austria, on Mount Krippenstein. It was named "5 Fingers" by virtue of its hand-like shape.