Bassgeiger-Alm
St Johann In Tirol, Sankt Johann in Tirol
Restaurant in Sankt Johann in Tirol, Austria
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Price
$20–30per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Bassgeiger-Alm is a practical daytime alpine stop near the Kitzbüheler Horn side of St. Johann in Tirol, better for a casual mountain pause than a formal restaurant plan. Go for lunch or an afternoon break on open days; choose Post or another town option if you need dinner, clearer pricing, or a more restaurant-led occasion.
About Bassgeiger-Alm
For Bassgeiger-Alm in St. Johann in Tirol, the key planning facts are the opening pattern and the casual dress code. It is a daytime option rather than an evening plan: the venue is open 9 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. If your plans depend on a specific cuisine, dish, price point, or formal dining format, check those details directly before you go.
Use it as a daytime stop, not the main evening booking
Bassgeiger-Alm makes the most sense when its hours fit the day you are planning. The schedule supports a morning, midday, or afternoon visit on open days, but not dinner. The dress code is casual, so there is no need to frame it as a formal dining occasion.
The current hours make the decision clear: Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday run 9 AM to 5 PM; Tuesday and Wednesday are closed. That pattern matters if you are coordinating plans in St. Johann in Tirol, because arriving late in the day leaves little margin. Treat it as a daytime stop, then look elsewhere if the plan needs an evening table.
basics matter more than menu assumptions here
Bassgeiger-Alm is in St. Johann in Tirol, has daytime hours, and has casual dress. Avoid building the whole day around a specific dish or formal restaurant expectation unless you have checked current details directly with the venue.
For repeat visitors, the practical move is to use the opening window well. Go when the hours fit comfortably, and be especially careful not to treat it as a late-day fallback.
Where it sits in the decision set
If you are comparing options, consider Bassgeiger-Alm alongside Post, Römerhof Stüberl, Hornköpflhütte, Stanglalm, or Crystal depending on your plans. If the priority is a broader food plan across town, use our full St. Johann in Tirol restaurants guide. The main distinction here is simple: Bassgeiger-Alm has daytime hours and a casual dress code.
Verdict: plan around Bassgeiger-Alm when a casual daytime stop in St. Johann in Tirol suits the itinerary. Skip it when the occasion needs dinner service, published pricing certainty, or a more defined culinary identity.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 9 AM–5 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- Almen am Kitzbüheler Horn 1, 6380 St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
- Website
- bassgeiger-alm.at
- Phone
- +43 650 3253502
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bassgeiger-Alm reads like a textbook example of the Tyrolean Alm: a compact, rustic hut perched on the slopes of the Kitzbüheler Horn where elevation shapes the meal as much as the menu. Arrival by foot, lift or farm track leaves a quieter, more focused experience, and the kitchen follows a mountain logic with short sourcing chains, summer-pasture cheeses, cured meats and bread baked to last, so the place feels rooted, unpretentious and quietly scenic.
Best For
This is a destination for low-key mountain visits: families and casual groups who want an authentic alpine stop, guests arriving by gondola or on a walk, and anyone who values a view as part of the meal. The hut’s position above St. Johann in Tirol and the described approach make it well suited to daytime outings where the journey is integral to the experience. Bassgeiger-Alm is a relaxed, place-driven stopover for communal, rustic mountain food.
Ordering Tips
Menus here follow the season and what the mountain provides, so favor regional, place-driven picks. The signature dishes (Pressknödelsuppe, Schnitzel and Kaiserschmarrn) are highlighted and sit naturally alongside alpine cheeses and cured meats sourced from nearby pastures. Expect some items to be produced in limited weekly batches (bread, farmhouse cheeses), so order the local cheese or charcuterie options and the named classics while they’re available. The description suggests a simple, pragmatic kitchen rather than menu theatrics, so keep selections rooted in traditional Tyrolean flavours.
Venue details
Ambiance
Classic alpine atmosphere with lots of wood, cozy by the fireplace, rustic charm in a picturesque setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Pressknödelsuppe
- Schnitzel
- Kaiserschmarrn
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Almen am Kitzbüheler Horn 1, 6380 St. Johann in Tirol, Austria
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- 9 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 9 AM–5 PM
Location
Almen am Kitzbüheler Horn 1, 6380 St. Johann in Tirol, Austria · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Stanglalm, Notable alternative
- Crystal, Creative, €€€
- Post, Notable alternative
- Hornköpflhütte, Notable alternative
- Römerhof Stüberl, Expression of the terroir, Expression of the terroir
Restaurant context
How Bassgeiger-Alm compares in St. Johann in Tirol
Choose Bassgeiger-Alm when location and daytime mountain rhythm matter more than a defined culinary brief. Compared with Post, it is the more casual, itinerary-driven choice; Post is the safer pick when the meal itself needs to carry the plan in St. Johann in Tirol.
Crystal is the clearer splurge-style comparison because it is listed as creative and €€€, while Bassgeiger-Alm has no published price tier or cuisine type. If the group wants a more deliberate creative meal, Crystal is the cleaner choice. If the group wants an easier daytime stop with less ceremony, Bassgeiger-Alm fits better.
Stanglalm and Hornköpflhütte sit closer in spirit as alpine alternatives, so cross-shop them when the route matters. Römerhof Stüberl, with its terroir-led positioning, is better for diners who want a stronger sense of place on the plate rather than a simple mountain-day pause.
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Compare Bassgeiger-Alm
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bassgeiger-Alm | St. Johann in Tirol | No published awards | ||
| Stanglalm | Oberndorf In Tirol | No published awards | ||
| Crystal | Sankt Johann in Tirol | Creative | €€€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Post | St. Johann in Tirol | 2025 Good Food Guide 100 Best Local Restaurants · 2026Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 20262026 Michelin Plate | ||
| Hornköpflhütte | Kitzbühel | No published awards | ||
| Römerhof Stüberl | Kitzbühel | Expression of the terroir | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Bassgeiger-Alm?
The dress code at Bassgeiger-Alm is casual. There is no formal dress requirement.
Is Bassgeiger-Alm good for a special occasion?
Bassgeiger-Alm may suit a casual daytime plan in St. Johann in Tirol, but there is no information here about special-occasion services or a formal dining format. It is not a dinner option.
What are alternatives to Bassgeiger-Alm?
Other options to compare include Post, Römerhof Stüberl, Hornköpflhütte, Stanglalm, and Crystal.
Is lunch or dinner better at Bassgeiger-Alm?
Dinner is not supported by the hours. Bassgeiger-Alm is open 9 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
What should a first-timer know about Bassgeiger-Alm?
First-timers should know that Bassgeiger-Alm is in St. Johann in Tirol, has a casual dress code, and is open 9 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
