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Unterberg Schutzhaus has new motivated tenants

Motivated couple: Philip is passionate about cooking and Sophie is responsible for service.(Bild: Krone KREATIV/ZVG und Doris Seebacher)

The Unterberg Schutzhaus in the Gutenstein Alps has had two young new tenants since December: Philip Weihs and Sophie Paset. And a top chef. Philip wants to spoil his guests with traditional recipes from grandpa's kitchen. 

At the beginning of November, the couple found out that the refuge in the Gutenstein Alps in the district of Wiener Neustadt was for lease. "We immediately fell in love with the hut," say 22-year-olds Philip Weihs and Sophie Paset. Within two weeks, they had moved the entire focus of their lives to 1190 meters above sea level.

Philip and Sophie have already gained experience in various catering jobs. Philip is particularly enthusiastic about the old wood-fired oven in the kitchen. "This is still real cooking," he says, delighted to be able to spoil his guests with traditional recipes such as beef roulade or apple crumble cake. "I learned to cook from my grandpa. At the age of five, I was already standing in the kitchen with him and experimenting with peas," says Philip. The hut can be reached on foot or by lift in winter. It can also be booked for parties or overnight stays. D. Seebacher