Marmot oil: a tradition in the Alps

Marmot oil is obtained from the fat of the Alpine marmot and has been used for generations in preparations for external application. Today, it can be found in selected rubs, ointments and formulations for massage and body care.

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Christian Schuler

Sales & Field Service · Product Range, Origin & Customer Experience: Christian Schuler has been involved with the company since its early development and has been responsible for sales for many years. Through direct contact with retailers, hotels and customers, he has first-hand knowledge of the product range, product origins and practical requirements.

Reinhard Schuler

Founder · Alpine Natural Cosmetics & Herbal Knowledge: Reinhard Schuler has been immersed in alpine plants and traditional herbal knowledge since childhood. Since 1997, he has applied this experience to the development of alpine skincare and wellness products.

A raw material with an alpine history

In Tyrol, the Alpine marmot is classified as a game species. Its population is regulated through official hunting quotas to maintain a healthy population suited to the conditions of its natural habitat. At Kaufhaus der Berge, selected formulations incorporate this characteristic element of alpine tradition.

Traditional uses of marmot oil

Traditional uses of marmot oil are found primarily in rubs, ointments and other preparations for external application. It is often combined with plant oils, herbal extracts or other selected ingredients, resulting in a variety of formulations for massage and mindful body care. However, the properties of a finished product do not depend on a single ingredient. The overall formulation, the combination of ingredients and the intended use are what matter.

Marmot oil at Kaufhaus der Berge

Marmot oil has been one of the traditional alpine raw materials in our product range for many years. In doing so, we draw on traditional knowledge from the Alpine region that has shaped the history of our family business for many years. Today, we use marmot oil in selected formulations and also offer it as pure marmot oil. No animals are bred or kept on “marmot farms” for its production.

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Frequently asked questions about marmot oil

What is marmot oil?

Marmot oil is an animal-derived raw material obtained from marmot fat and processed for use in various preparations for external application.

Is marmot oil the same as marmot fat?

Marmot fat initially refers to the animal fat obtained from the marmot. Once processed, the raw material is also commonly referred to as marmot oil.

How was marmot oil traditionally used?

In the Alpine region, marmot oil or marmot fat has been used for generations, particularly in preparations for external application such as rubs and ointments.

Why is marmot oil part of Kaufhaus der Berge?

Marmot oil is one of the traditional alpine raw materials used in selected formulations at Kaufhaus der Berge. In this way, it reflects the traditional knowledge that has been part of the family business since its beginnings.

Where can I find products containing marmot oil?

Kaufhaus der Berge offers various rubs and skincare products containing marmot oil or marmot fat.

Sources:

Land Tirol – Hunting: Information on Tyrolean hunting law and official culling plans. Marmots in Tyrol are subject to an annual culling plan that regulates, for each hunting area, which and how many animals may be hunted. To the source.

University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna – Marmots and their use in the Alpine region. Technical information on the biology and hunting of the Alpine marmot. The article also describes the traditional use of marmot fat and its processing into so-called marmot oil in the Alpine region. To the source.

University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna – Biology and lifestyle of the marmot: Technical information on the Alpine marmot (Marmota marmota), its alpine habitat, hibernation, natural predators and the importance of fat reserves built up during the summer. To the source.

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