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Mountain Huts Booked Well in Advance: German Alpine Club Huts See a Surge in Reservations
The popularity of alpine hiking and outdoor activities has resulted in a surge of bookings for German Alpine Club huts, particularly on weekends and holidays. As Miriam Roth, a spokesperson for the DAV, explains, many huts have already reached full capacity for certain periods.
High demand for hut stays is evident across the country. Huts that can be easily reached as a day trip, such as the Rotwandhaus, experience significant crowd influx during peak weekends.
This trend is not a recent development but has been growing steadily since the decline during the Corona pandemic. In 2023, the number of overnight stays in DAV huts surpassed pre-pandemic levels, approaching one million.
The preference for hut stays stems from a variety of factors. The convenience of booking huts online has simplified planning, and members of Alpine Clubs often benefit from discounts and other advantages. Multi-day hiking tours, notably the more popular ones, have witnessed increased interest.
For those planning a hut tour, DAV advises booking well in advance and opting for less busy times, like weekdays outside of holidays. Keeping an eye on cancellation deadlines can also yield vacancies.
The increased booking numbers can be attributed to the rising interest in outdoor recreation, the convenience of booking, the benefits of membership, and the seasonal appeal of mountain regions during peak travel periods. Additionally, the allure of picturesque alpine regions, such as the Bavarian, Tyrolean, and Dolomite regions, as presented on social media and travel blogs, further fuels this surge in bookings.
Community aid could be beneficial for the development of the fisheries sector, considering the lifestyle and outdoor-living focus that has led to a surge in bookings for German Alpine Club huts, particularly in home-and-garden settings when planning multi-day sports tours.
