You dream of a Mountain wedding in Austria, But do you not quite know which part of the Austrian Alps is the best place to realize your wedding dreams? Then this blog post is just right for you!
I present to you Wedding venues in one of my favorite areas in front of a breathtaking mountain panorama to say "I do": The Hochkönig region in the Salzburg region! From modern chalets to quaint mountain locations to the exclusive wedding weekend with your guests, there is actually something for every wedding style here. Maybe there is already one there too. your dream location with us!
The area around the Hochkönig is not only suitable for bridal couples who come from Austria or southern Germany and don't want to travel extremely far for their mountain wedding, but also for for bridal couples whose Wedding party from all over the world comes and sometimes have to travel by plane: Because in just one less than an hour's drive you are by car from Salzburg Airport in Dienten, Mühlbach or Maria Alm - right in the heart of the mountain world around the Hochkönig!
By the way: If you have a free consultation with me as Wedding planner in which we talk about your wishes and ideas regarding your wedding location and I give you tips on your wedding venue. Wedding planning then get in touch with me.
How much does a wedding at Hochkönig cost?
Of course, I get this question very often – and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all answer to it. Especially for Berghochzeiten, the cost models of the venues vary quite a lot.
Some alpine huts operate on a minimum turnover basis, others on an exclusive rental basis, and still others offer complete wedding weekends including accommodation, meals, and drinks.
So that you can get a sense of the different price categories at least once, I have added approximate guidelines for each location.
Important: All price information is based on my current knowledge as of 2026 and is intended solely as a starting point. Depending on the number of guests, season, day of the week, menu, drinks and the scope of your wedding, the actual costs may naturally vary. Therefore, please always request a personalized quote from the respective venue for your specific wedding.
Mountain wedding: The most beautiful locations around the Hochkönig
The Deantnerin in Dienten am Hochkönig
Anyone who follows me on Instagram will have seen her a few times: The beautiful Deantner. It is located in Dienten with a breathtaking view of the Hochkönig - perfect for your mountain wedding.
It combines coziness with modernity like hardly any other location in this region of the Zell am See district. So if you are looking for Wedding planning in search of the perfect Mixture of alpine feeling and modern design It is perfectly suited here.
Couples can get married here both in summer and in Winter Celebrate with up to 130 guests and also feel free to relax directly on the Trauwiese belonging to the Alm – with panoramic views included.
Those who prefer a church wedding can do so in the beautiful church in Dienten say "I do".
There are no accommodation options directly at the location. Accommodations in Dienten or Maria Alm are available for your guests.
Facts about the Deantnerin for your wedding on the mountain:
- Space for celebration: 30 – 130 people
- Summer and Winter weddings
- Free wedding ceremony on the wedding meadow or terrace possible
- Minimum turnover: approx. 5,500–15,000 €
- Price per person: approx. 170–220 €
- Utility costs for exclusive rental, cleaning, etc.: approx. 3,700–7,000 €
For bride and groom who want the typical mountain feel, but don’t want to forgo a modern and elegant atmosphere, the Deantner is, in my opinion, a really beautiful combination.
TOM Almhütte in Maria Alm
The TOM Alpine hut is located in Maria Alm and as a wedding planner I think that this is exactly the right choice for small and large weddings. Mountain weddings is.
Here, in the summer, you can say the “yes” word in front of a dreamlike backdrop. The various rooms and cabins of the mountain lodge can accommodate between 60 and 350 people, and the getting ready and other program events can also take place high up on the mountain in Maria Alm.
Arrival and departure is with the Natrunbahn from Maria Alm - especially cool: Even the night transfer between 00:30 and 01:00 is included when booking the TOM Alpine hut for your Mountain wedding already included in the price.
For couples who want to celebrate longer, there is also the option of a Afterparty at Hotel Sepp. A tip from me as Wedding plannerThe Sepp is also a great spot for a cozy get-together with a BBQ the evening before the wedding.
The bridal couple and guests can stay overnight in one of the partner establishments in Maria Alm: the Hotel Eder, in the Alpin Boutique Hotel Sepp or the Familyhotel Eder Frida. There is definitely something for everyone and nothing stands in the way of an unforgettable wedding weekend on the mountain!
Facts about the TOM Almhütte for your mountain wedding:
- Arrival with the „Natrunbahn“ gondola from Maria Alm
- Space for celebrations: 60 - 350 people
- Free wedding ceremony on the forest terrace & subsequent celebration at the TOM Almhütte
- Get-together the evening before, after-party on the wedding day & wedding brunch the morning after the wedding at Hotel Sepp
- Overnight stay in one of the partner companies
- Minimum turnover: approx. 15,000 €
- Price per person: approx. 280 – 380 €
- Additional costs such as service fee and cleaning: approx. 1,200 – 3,500 €
Tiergartenalm in Mühlbach am Hochkönig
Romantic and charming, the Tiergartenalm in Mühlbach am Hochkönig in the district of Zell am See - with rustic wooden tables and lovingly designed rooms, it radiates an incredible coziness and is perfect for couples who want a playful, natural Mountain wedding in Salzburger Land want to celebrate.
At 1,540m, couples can get married here in a free wedding ceremony Say the word "YES" and then celebrate your love with your guests in a completely private setting – all with the breathtaking skyline of Hochkönig in the background.
The Tiergartenalm is especially suitable for Summer weddings. In winter, smaller weddings are also possible, but the journey is a bit more special: In winter, the Alm can only be reached on foot, by skis or with a ski-doo. If you dream of a small winter wedding in the middle of the snow and are looking for just that kind of adventure, you will find a very special setting here.
There are no accommodation options directly at Tiergartenalm. You can find accommodation in Dienten or Maria Alm, for example.
Facts about the Tiergartenalm:
- Space for celebrations: up to 100 people
- Free wedding ceremony possible on the mountain pasture
- Especially summer weddings
- Small winter weddings possible – arrival in winter by foot, on skis or by ski-doo
- Exclusive use of the Alm for your wedding party
- Accessible via a road in the summer; upon request, with an organized shuttle service
- No minimum turnover requirement
- Price per person: approx. 250 – 350 €
Steinbockalm in Dienten am Hochkönig
High up at 1,634m above sea level - the box seat on the Hochkönig - lies the Steinbockalm with its impressive view of the Hochkönig region and the Pinzgau grass mountains. In the summer months, bridal couples can celebrate a wedding on the 360-degree panoramic terrace and in the lovingly designed old wooden parlors. Unique mountain wedding celebrate.
The different parlors, the modern lounge area and the terraces provide plenty of variety and can be used in a variety of ways throughout the day of your mountain wedding, for example:
- Wedding ceremony in front of the Steinbock Chapel
- Reception with finger food on the panorama roof terrace
- Dinner in the cozy old wood parlors
- Party in the bar and lounge area
Important for your planning: The Steinbockalm offers only summer weddings to.
There are no accommodation options directly at Steinbockalm, so you should plan for your guests to stay in the valley or in the surrounding area.
Facts about the Steinbockalm for your wedding on the mountain:
- Space for celebrations: up to 220 people
- Exclusively summer weddings
- Free wedding ceremony in front of the chapel or in the panoramic lounge
- Arrival by elevator or shuttle service
- Minimum turnover: approx. 14,000 – 20,000 €
- Price per person: approx. 250 – 350 €
- Utility costs such as exclusive rental fees and cleaning are already included in the minimum turnover.
Arrange a non-binding appointment directly Free consultation with me, in which we talk about your Wedding location in the mountains how you can best approach the planning of your mountain wedding and I will give you professional tips on your wedding. Wedding planning to the hand.
Jufenalm in Maria Alm
The Jufenalm in Maria Alm should not be missing from my blog post. Not only because I got married there myself, but also because this location is perfect for all bridal couples who want an exclusive and unforgettable wedding weekend in the mountains around Salzburg.
In 38 individual and modern rooms & suites Can you and your guests spend several days on the Jufenalm Spend – for a maximally relaxed and exclusive wedding weekend. The entire Jufenalm is booked exclusively for two nights, and during that time it belongs exclusively to you and your guests.
The many different locations and spots on the Jufenalm offer you a wide range of opportunities to enjoy your Mountain wedding in Maria Alm. Here is a possible schedule from me as Wedding planner:
- Free wedding ceremonies around the historic Jufen Chapel or with a view over the Hochkönig massif
- Reception on the sun terrace
- Dinner in the Hirschalm or the restaurant „The modern Treehouse“
- Party in the „Treetop Bar“
The Jufen Chapel itself can accommodate up to 16 people. Larger wedding parties can have their wedding ceremony held around the chapel. Mindful Nest There is also an indoor alternative for up to 90 people.
Church weddings are also possible: Evangelical weddings can take place directly on the Jufenalm, while Catholic weddings can be held in consultation with the parish of Maria Alm and the Archdiocese of Salzburg.
A cozy get-together on Friday evening, the actual wedding day, and a shared brunch on Sunday round off your wedding weekend perfectly and will remain in your memories forever.
Facts about the Jufenalm for your mountain wedding:
- Exclusive booking of the entire Jufenalm for two nights
- 38 individually designed rooms & suites for about 78–80 overnight guests
- Summer and Winter weddings
- Free wedding ceremony around the Jufen Chapel or at various spots on the grounds
- Chapel with space for up to 16 people inside
- Mindful Nest as an alternative to bad weather for up to 90 people
- Evangelical and Catholic weddings on site are possible upon request
- Get-Together, Wedding Anniversary, Brunch and Spa Use as a Complete Wedding Weekend
- Exclusive use of the Cloud Nine Spa
- Price for the wedding weekend: from 148,000 €
The price includes, among other things, two nights’ accommodation, exclusive use of the entire house, culinary delights and drinks from the Get-Together to the brunch, Agape, dinner, spa use, a tasting meal for four people, and personal assistance.
So you are not just booking a wedding location for one evening here, but a complete exclusive weekend including accommodation, culinary delights, and the use of the entire house.
This makes the Jufenalm especially exciting for couples who don’t just celebrate their wedding on a single day, but who want to spend several days consciously with their loved ones.
Zachhofalm in Dienten am Hochkönig
The Zachhofalm is the perfect location for bridal couples who want a Tiny Wedding with close friends and family. The lovingly designed alpine pasture is bursting with small details and rustic coziness - simply a place where you can be close to nature and enjoy a wonderful wedding. Mountain wedding can celebrate.
When the weather is fine, the free wedding ceremony takes place on the Arnika meadow - surrounded by greenery, St. John's wort, arnica and yarrow. But even if the weather doesn't play along, there is a beautiful wedding room in the Alm, from where you have a fantastic view over the Hochkönig. The subsequent reception of your mountain wedding takes place with drinks and alpine tapas at the natural pond and lounge area of the Zachhofalm instead.
The dinner, made with fresh and local ingredients, takes place in the Stube, the heart of the hut.
The Zachhofalm is exclusively bookable for weddings from mid-May to the end of October, and is booked for two-night weddings – perfect for a relaxed wedding weekend in a small group.
Facts about the Zachhofalm for your wedding on the mountain:
- Space for celebrations: up to 60 people
- Especially nice for tiny weddings
- Weddings from mid-May to the end of October
- Exclusive use of the entire Alm
- Free wedding ceremony on the „Arnikawiese“ or in the wedding room with a view of the surrounding mountain landscape
- Arrival with the shuttle service
- No minimum turnover requirement
- Exclusive rental for two nights
- Price per person: approx. 320 – 400 €
The price includes, among other things, Get-Together, accommodation for up to 27 people and an after-wedding breakfast.
Bärmoo hut in Aberg
The Bärmoo hut, The "Alpe di Siusi", which is located at an altitude of almost 1,300 m not far from Maria Alm, provides a pure alpine feeling with its cozy old wooden parlors and rustic wooden beams. Ideal for all bridal couples who want to celebrate their Planning your mountain wedding the typical Salzburg charm.
In summer the Bärmoo hut easily accessible by car, so that grandma and grandpa can easily access your Mountain wedding without having to get into a gondola or elevator. You can get married either in the middle of the greenery on the lawn or on the sun terrace - no matter which you choose, a mega view is guaranteed!
You can then eat and celebrate in the hut in the cozy parlors, which create a homely atmosphere with tiled stoves, open fires and lots of rustic wood.
Facts about the Bärmooshütte:
- Space for celebrations: up to 180 people
- Free wedding ceremony on the meadow or terrace of the alpine hut
- Directly accessible by car in summer
- No minimum turnover requirement
- Price per person: approx. 120 – 200 €
Hut village Maria Alm
The Hut village Maria Alm is perfect for all couples who want to have not just one wedding day, but a whole Wedding weekend in the mountains wishing with their favorite people.
The mountain village consists of 19 Chalets, These houses, which together can accommodate about 60 guests, are of varying sizes and are usually suitable for two to eight people – so you can accommodate your wedding party together in one place and still have plenty of privacy.
For a larger wedding celebration, the entire hamlet will be involved. exclusive for two nights booked. Especially in summer, you can combine overnight stay and celebration here. Important to know: The mountain village is primarily a Outdoor location and does not offer a classic alternative in case of bad weather for larger weddings. For Plan B, you could, for example, rent a tent or use the existing seminar room with the appropriate furniture.
You are also relatively flexible when it comes to food. There is, among other things, the option of a board game break, a burger night, or a BBQ buffet from the OFYR grill. Alternatively, you can take care of your own external catering.
For Tiny Weddings and Elopements The mountain village is also very beautiful: if you only get married with a few people, you can also rent a single chalet and spend a very personal wedding weekend in Maria Alm there.
In winter, the mountain village is particularly suitable as a shared accommodation for your wedding party, while the actual celebration takes place in a separate alpine wedding location, for example. This also makes it possible to create a beautiful wedding weekend in Maria Alm even in winter.“
Facts about the village of Maria Alm:
- 19 chalets with space for a total of about 60 people
- Exclusive booking of the entire hut town for two nights
- Especially beautiful for Wedding weekends & Tiny Weddings
- Especially suitable as an outdoor location
- No classic bad weather alternative for larger weddings
- Flexible catering with various options or external catering
- Price for the exclusive booking of all chalets for two nights: depending on the season, approx. 20.000 – 35.000 € without food
Scheppal Alm in Mühlbach am Hochkönig
The Scheppal Alm In Mühlbach am Hochkönig, there is a really beautiful location for all bride and groom couples who want to have a relaxed mountain holiday with a cozy lodge-like atmosphere and mountain panorama wish.
The Alm is located at an altitude of 856 meters in a secluded area, yet it is still easily accessible by car. For your wedding, there are various areas available, allowing you to combine the ceremony, reception, dinner, and party in a wonderful way.
Yours free wedding ceremony For example, it can take place outdoors in the garden or on the terrace with a view of the surrounding mountain landscape. Should the weather not cooperate, the conservatory offers a beautiful indoor alternative.
The Winter Garden and the cozy Stüberl are available for the subsequent dinner. Later, you can celebrate in the Alm Bar with a dance floor – including space for a DJ or a live band.
In terms of cuisine, there is also plenty of variety: The Scheppal Alm offers individually prepared wedding menus and various beverage options.
Facts about Scheppal Alm for your wedding on the mountain:
- Space for weddings with up to 120 people
- Free wedding ceremony possible in the garden or on the terrace
- Winter garden with space for up to 80 people
- Stüberl with space for up to 48 people
- Alm Bar with dance floor for up to 66 people
- Conveniently accessible by car
- Overnight accommodation is available in the surrounding area
Wachtelhof Hinterthal
The Wachtelhof In Hinterthal near Maria Alm there is a beautiful alternative for all couples who want to have their wedding Mountain-adventures with accommodation right at the location wish.
The boutique hotel offers 29 rooms & suites and can thus accommodate up to 75 people from your wedding party directly in the house. Other accommodations are located in the immediate vicinity. For your celebration, the restaurant with its fir-tree room can accommodate up to 100 people.
Also one free wedding ceremony directly at the hotel It is possible. If you want to spend the wedding entirely to yourself and your guests, you can also book the Wachtelhof exclusively for an event. In terms of cuisine, from the wedding menu to the wedding cake, various services can be individually tailored to the hotel.
Facts about Wachtelhof Hinterthal:
- Space to celebrate: up to 100 people
- 29 rooms & suites
- Overnight accommodations for up to 75 people on-site
- Free wedding ceremony possible at the hotel
- Exclusive booking of the Wachtelhof is possible
Mountain wedding: Tips for your location visit in Maria Alm, Dienten or Mühlbach am Hochkönig that you need to consider!
Set the cornerstones for your mountain wedding
Before you go wild Viewing appointments with locations in the Hochkönig region, you should definitely visit the rough key points for your mountain wedding determine. I as Wedding planner have you here times the most important points summarized:
- Number of guestsHow many guests do you want to marry? How many of them are children?
- Season & date: Would you like a spring, summer, fall or winter Winter wedding? Or do you have a very special date in mind for your mountain wedding?
- PerimeterShould the location be as close as possible to Salzburg or Kitzbühel to make it easier for your guests to get there?
- BudgetHow much money can/will you spend on your wedding in the mountains?
- Style directionWhat style do you have in mind for your wedding? Should it be more rustic and cozy or modern and elegant?
- Type of wedding ceremony: Do you want to have a civil, church or free wedding?
Set priorities for the choice of your wedding location
Also think about what you at the Location for your mountain wedding particularly important is. It is best to write down all your wishes, ideas and criteria for your wedding location and arranges them according to importance. Here, too, I have a few Possible criteria for you:
- Travel options (car, gondola, lift, shuttle service, on foot, ...)
- Overnight accommodation directly on site
- Type of wedding (civil wedding, church wedding)
- Size and room layout
- Alternative weather-related options for the wedding ceremony, reception, etc.
- Menu or buffet
- Style of the location
- For Winter weddings: Snow safety
Visit mountain wedding locations around the Hochkönig properly
Questions & checklists
Not all location viewings are the same. Only if you have a Wedding location in the mountains properly inspected you can make an informed and sensible decision in the end. What do I mean by that? You have to when you're in the mountains, the right questions have in their luggage.
I have summarized the questions that should be asked here:
- How many people can celebrate your mountain wedding?
- Is there an indoor alternative for the wedding ceremony if the weather is bad?
- How do I get there? Are there any additional costs?
- How long can the party last?
- Can service providers drive directly to the location on the mountain for the set-up?
- By what time does the location have to be dismantled the day after?
- What type of dinner (menu, buffet, a la carte) is possible?
- Are sparklers, confetti & co. allowed?
- How do you bill for food & drinks at your wedding on the mountain?
The best thing to do before the tour is to create a Checklist with all the important questions for you - here you can also find Great templates and checklists on the Internet. If you have clarified all the questions on site, you have already done a lot of things right and have a good basis for the subsequent decision.
Feel free to take a look at it. this blog post From me. It includes my ultimate checklist and explains everything you need to keep in mind during mountain climbing.
Photos & videos of your potential wedding venues
What I can also recommend to you is, so many photos and videos as much as possible of the location - there's definitely no such thing as too much! Because believe me, this will help you both in choosing your dream location for your Mountain wedding in the Hochkönig region as well as help enormously in the further planning process. Memories blur with time and especially when it comes to the flower and decoration concept a few months before your mountain wedding and you are thinking about where to put what, the Photos and videos are a great help to be able to view all corners and areas of the location again.
Frequently asked questions about weddings at Hochkönig
Can you get married in a registry office on an alpine pasture in Hochkönig?
The locations I have presented are No civil marriages are possible directly on the mountain pasture. Most couples therefore complete the civil registration process in Germany or in their hometown beforehand, and then celebrate their civil or religious wedding in the mountains.
How much does a wedding at Hochkönig cost?
It depends heavily on the location and your wedding concept. Some mountain chalets work with a fixed price. Minimum turnover, Other options include a price per person or an exclusive rental for several days. The current rates can be found directly on the respective locations in the article.
Which locations in Hochkönig are suitable for small weddings?
For Tiny Weddings and smaller weddings The Zachhofalm and the Hüttendorf Maria Alm are particularly suitable. Other locations can also be a good fit, depending on the number of guests and the desired concept.
Is it possible to get married in Hochkönig in winter as well?
Yes, some locations also offer Winter weddings An important factor here is the accessibility of the alpine meadow, as it can be significantly different from a summer wedding in the winter.
Where can the wedding guests stay?
This varies depending on the location. Some mountain huts offer accommodation directly on site, while others work with hotels and accommodations in Maria Alm, Dienten or Mühlbach.
How do guests get to a wedding location on a mountain?
Depending on the location, you can get there by car, shuttle, gondola or lift. Especially when it’s a long trip. Mountain wedding Therefore, you should coordinate the arrival and departure with the location in advance.
Summary: Your Berghochzeit at Hochkönig
Whether a rustic mountain hut, a modern mountain resort, or a small Tiny Wedding or an exclusive wedding weekend: Around Hochkönig there are many different ways to celebrate your wedding in the mountains.
Which location best suits you depends primarily on your number of guests, your budget, the desired season, and of course on how you envision your wedding day.
If you are choosing your Wedding location in the mountains If you need support or don’t yet know which location really suits you and your ideas, we would be happy to arrange an appointment. free consultation with me.
There we will discuss your wishes and I will give you an initial assessment of how you can achieve your goals. Mountain wedding can approach it in a sensible and relaxed manner.
Your Ronja,
Wedding planner for mountain weddings in Austria and the Allgäu
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