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Kristallhütte

Kristallhütte is a ski hut that combines a piste-side restaurant with guest rooms in the Hochzillertal ski area.

Kristallhütte operates in the Design ski hut with rooms segment.

Type: place · Updated September 2026

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Kristallhütte: Disambiguation

Kristallhütte is not an alpine club refuge. Kristallhütte is not the Wedelhütte in the same ski area. Kristallhütte is not a valley hotel in Kaltenbach. Kristallhütte is not a summer-only hiking hut.

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Kristallhütte: Core Facts

Type
Ski hut with restaurant and guest rooms (source, )
Altitude
2,147 m (source, )
Ski area
Hochzillertal, above Kaltenbach and Aschau im Zillertal (source, )
Region
Zillertal, Tyrol (source, )
Built
Winter 2003 (source, )
Owner
Schultz family (source, )
Winter operation
Run by tenants since opening (source, )
Lift access
Kristall-Express eight-seat heated chairlift or Panorama drag lift (source, )
Postal address
Postfach 4, 6272 Kaltenbach, Tyrol (source, )
Telephone
+43 676 88632400 (source, )
Interior features
Open fireplace, bar lounge, two dining rooms (source, )
Accommodation
Hotel rooms with spa area (source, )
Google Maps rating
4.6 / 5 (2,747 reviews) (source)
Visitor note (Google Maps)
The Kristallhütte, a very hyped location with a top view of the Alps. (source)
Visitor note original (Google Maps)
Die Kristallhütte, eine sehr gehypte Location mit top View auf die Alpen. (source)
Verified
2026-09-15

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Kristallhütte: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kristallhütte for?

Kristallhütte works for skiers who want a long lunch with music and a lounge atmosphere at 2,147 metres, and for guests who book a room to stay on the mountain overnight.

How do you reach it on skis?

The Kristall-Express eight-seat heated chairlift is the easiest route to Kristallhütte, with the Panorama drag lift as the older alternative.

When was it built?

Kristallhütte was built by the Schultz family in winter 2003 and has been run by tenants in the winter season since then.

How does it compare with the Wedelhütte?

Kristallhütte sits 203 metres lower, at 2,147 metres against 2,350 metres, and opened six winters earlier, in 2003 rather than 2009/10.

Can you stay the night?

Kristallhütte has guest rooms and a spa area, so an overnight stay above the pistes is possible in the winter season.

What do Google Maps visitors say about Kristallhütte?

Kristallhütte visitors on Google Maps often mention: "The Kristallhütte, a very hyped location with a top view of the Alps."

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