Äugstenhütte (1500 m) in Switzerland – SAC mountain hut
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Swiss Alpine Club

Äugstenhütte

1500 m · Switzerland · Lukas Däster
Online bookable SAC 26 beds
Äugstenhütte
Altitude
1500 m
Sleeping places
26
Section
Swiss Alpine Club
Season
open from 09.09.2026
max. nights
20
Current availability — free beds by date
Number in cell = free beds many (4+) few (1–3) fully booked closed

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Hut team & contact
Lukas Däster
+41 79 859 72 01 www.aeugstenhuette.ch ↗ View on Google Maps ↗

Äugstenhütte is a mountain hut at 1500 m in Switzerland. It is operated by the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC). It offers 26 sleeping places in 2 categories (Massenlager, 8-er Zimmer). The hut is managed by Lukas Däster. Overnight stays can be booked online – see the current availability by date above.

Sleeping categories

CategoryPlaces
Massenlager · ML18
8-er Zimmer · 8er8
Categories and places per the official reservation system. Prices per night vary by hut — please check in the booking system.

Hut info & team

Original hut text (taken verbatim)
- Welcome to Äugstenhütte! 🏔✨ - Important Information for Your Stay: 🛏 Sleeping bag required! As the blankets cannot be washed daily, bringing your own hut sleeping bag is mandatory. If you don’t have one, you can rent one on-site. 🛏 Bed allocation: The final room assignments will be arranged by our team on-site – thank you for your understanding! - Enjoy the Benefits of the GlarnerlandPass! 🎟🚋 Starting January 1, 2025, all overnight guests in the Canton of Glarus are required to complete a digital registration form. You can do this conveniently in advance via Pre-Check-In and enjoy the benefits of the GlarnerlandPass – or alternatively, upon arrival. 🌟 Exclusive Pre-Check-In Benefit: If you complete the registration form online, you will receive the GlarnerlandPass – the guest card of Canton Glarus! 🔹 Free public transport throughout Glarnerland from the first night 🔹 Further attractive discounts in the region The Pre-Check-In link can be found in your booking confirmation email. If you haven’t received it, please contact us directly, and we will send it to you. - We look forward to welcoming you and wish you an unforgettable stay at Äugstenhütte and in the beautiful Glarnerland! 🌄✨

What to pack

Sleeping bag liner
Sleeping bag liner
Required in huts
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots
Ankle-high, category B–C
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Waterproof jacket
Waterproof jacket
Hardshell, 3-layer
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Backpack 30–40 l
Backpack 30–40 l
Multi-day, with rain cover
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Trekking poles
Trekking poles
Foldable
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Headlamp
Headlamp
Rechargeable
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Layered clothing
Layered clothing
Merino + fleece
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First-aid kit
First-aid kit
+ emergency blanket
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FAQ about the Äugstenhütte

Can you stay overnight at Äugstenhütte?+

Yes. Äugstenhütte offers 26 sleeping places and is managed by Lukas Däster. See the current availability by date above.

How do I reserve a bed at Äugstenhütte?+

Äugstenhütte is bookable online. Check the free beds for your date above and reserve via the official Alpenverein system (hut-reservation.org).

How do I know if beds are still free?+

The live availability above shows the free places per day – updated daily from the official reservation system.

At what altitude is Äugstenhütte?+

At 1500 m in Switzerland.

What rooms and dormitories are there?+

26 sleeping places in 2 categories: Massenlager (18), 8-er Zimmer (8).

How many nights can I stay?+

Up to 20 nights in a row.