Bittner Hüte it is Austrian brand of handcrafted hats. Since 1862, the name Bittner has stood for masterful hat-making tradition in the heart of the Salzkammergut, Austria. Founded by Franz BITTNER, who journeyed from Schleswig-Holstein in Germany via Merano in northern Italy to Bad Ischl, where the family business quickly gained a reputation among a hunting-oriented clientele. His most famous product – an Original Ischler Hat, which is not a specific model, but rather every hat that is handmade from the finest quality materials at the Franz Bittner hat factory in Bad Ischl bears this designation and is shipped worldwide. Even Emperor Franz Joseph I commissioned his bespoke hunting hats from Bittner – a sign of the highest esteem for craftsmanship and quality. To this day, handcrafted hats are made in Bad Ischl, accompanying hunters both at formal shoots and in the field. Crafted from exquisite natural materials such as hair or wool felt, they combine protection and functionality with a clear, tradition-conscious design language. Naturally water-repellent, breathable and dimensionally stable, these hats prove to be a reliable part of one’s equipment in every season – whether in rain, wind or sunshine. Under the direction of hatmaker Katharina BITTNER in the sixth generation, the house continues its more than 160-year history. An Original Ischler Hat it is not a specific model, but rather every hat that is handmade from the finest quality materials at the Franz Bittner hat factory in Bad Ischl bears this designation and is shipped worldwide. If necessary, it can be refurbished and individually designed to become your favorite piece