10 of the best mountain huts in Europe: bunkrooms, bothies and bonhomie
Beautifully situated refuges with superlative views offering sanctuary to intrepid hikers and climbers
TL;DR
- Cabaña Verónica in Spain is a former US Navy gun turret offering incredible views and a friendly custodian.
- Låktatjåkko in Sweden is an Arctic gem providing cozy conviviality amidst potentially hostile conditions, famous for waffles.
- Gaustatoppen in Norway offers a unique access route via an underground funicular and tunnels, with potential views of one-sixth of Norway.
- Chata pod Rysmi in Slovakia is a traditional, basic hut in the Tatra mountains, serving as a vital bolthole in an area prone to avalanches.
- Kredarica on Triglav in Slovenia is the last stop before the summit of Slovenia's highest peak, offering spartan winter comforts.
- Le Refuge de Ciottulu di Mori in Corsica is a no-frills, mule-supplied mountain hospitality example on the GR20 footpath.
- Breiðuvik in Iceland is part of a network of huts in the east, located on a wild, desolate coastline.
- Scotland's mountain bothies, managed by the Mountain Bothy Association, are often former miners' or shepherds' cottages offering basic shelter.
- Rifugio Nuvolau in Italy's Dolomites is known for its impeccable location and stunning shifts in light and color, serving excellent food.
- Rifugio Lagazuoi in Italy's Dolomites, accessible by cable car, offers a magnificent terrace and historical walks through WWI frontline remnants.