The 10 Newest Farms for Your Holiday in Upper Austria

This farm dating back to 1717 is set at the foot of the Schafberg mountain overlooking Lake Wolfgangsee. It has been carefully restored and enlarged by spacious holiday apartments in the last couple of years. Keeping a down-to-earth mindset and treating nature with respect have always been cornerstones of the owners' philosophy. It's a place to recharge your batteries and soak up the silence or to set out and discover the picturesque surroundings. Recommendations on hikings trails and hiking poles are available. The farm shop with products from the farm and other producers from the region will be opened in October 2024.

This heritage building is steeped in history. Three holiday apartments have been restored or newly built in accordance with preservation guidelines. Special features of the building such as vaulted ceilings make for an extraordinary ambience. Thanks to its central location, this farm is the ideal starting point for day trips in the Salzkammergut region and the Almtal valley as well as the cities and towns from Linz to Salzburg. From October to June, the owners organise film screenings in a small and historic cinema. The arable farm produces certified seeds and hops for breweries.

Spend your holiday in a historic mill right next to a tiny border crossing-point that leads you from Austria to the Czech Republic. The origins of this mill date back several centuries. It has been carefully restored combining sustainable and modern aspects of living. Thanks to its location in the nature reserve "European Green Belt", country walkers and cyclists will find an ideal starting point for outdoor activities in nature. Do you seek a refreshing dip? Swim in the river Maltsch that forms the state border. The 5th generation of the family runs this organic farm today. A mill wouldn't be a mill if there was no flour milled and no bread baked. You can join these traditional activities or find your favourite spot to make yoga or meditate.

This is the ideal place for a relaxing break nestled in a picturesque and quiet landscape. Gut Pecketsberg is a building steeped in history. Today it accommodates an elegant holiday apartment with high quality furnishings. Guests can relax in the private garden with its comfortable loungers and outdoor fire pit for barbecues. The snack garden and orchard is open for guests as well. Thanks to its location, hikers and cyclists can enjoy their holiday to the fullest. A charging station for e-cars and e-bikes is also provided on this beautiful farm.

In a quiet, secluded location right in the middle of the nature park "Bauernland Irrsee. Mondsee. Attersee.", guests will find two holiday apartments. Green meadows surround the farm. Plenty of space to roam and a large playground make it a paradise for children. A great emphasis is put on biodiversity on this small organic farm. It's a great starting point for discovering the picturesque lakes and the mountain landscape of the Alps.

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Mühlviertler Alm, in a secluded location with no other buildings in sight, you'll find this horse farm with five new holiday apartments. It's set in the centre of a network of horse-riding trails spanning over 700 km. Thus, it's the ideal home base to explore this horse-rising paradise with your own horse or a horse from the farm. The farm Erlebnishof Steinkellnergut organises diverse outdoor activities: guided horse-riding tours in the surroundings, e-biking tours (e-bikes provided from the owners), guided hikes and country walks as well as bushcraft and outdoor survival workshops. The Western saloon and the cider tavern on the farm invite you to linger a little bit longer while enjoying home-made culinary delights. Relaxation or adventure - on the farm Erlebnishof Steinkellnergut, you can have both!

Talking about diversity... On the organic farm Biohof Greflgut, a horse stable, organically bred pigs, a farm shop and a certified organic farm butchery are only some of the family's activities. They recently built three new holiday apartments with high-quality furnishings and natural materials. The farm's central location allows you to enjoy plenty of activities all year round, especially outdoors in nature. At the end of the day, you'll enjoy a barbecue with meat and sausages produced on the farm with a great deal of love natural ingredients only. A culinary experience at its best!

Organic farming for more than half a century! This organic farm is nestled in the rolling hills of the Mühlviertel region. Grain, cereals, herb teas, fruit spirits and liqueurs, beef, eggs, potatoes, ... - the diversity of products from this farm is awe-inspiring. Organic food produced on site is offered for sale in the farm shop. A holiday apartment was renovated with a keen eye on the elegance of the simple things. Up to 4 guests can stay in the apartment furnished with natural materials (larch wood, clay plaster). A breakfast box with organic products is the ideal start of a day out in nature!

At the organic farm Biohof Jochwand, set at 800 m above sea leavel overlooking the Goiserertal valley, extensive and organic farming is a passion. Sustainability and biodiversity are the foundations of the farm which is home to heritage livestock breed threatened by extinsion. On the adjacent grounds, an old farmhouse was transformed into an eco-friendly holiday home built entirely with wood. Set in a secluded location surrounded by forest, the 100 m² chalet sleeps up to 6 people and boasts a breathtaking mountain panorama and view of Lake Hallstättersee. Look forward to luxury and well-being on two floors plus a warming sauna in the cellar.

Those who enjoy a rustic and cosy place will surely feel at home in the holiday apartment or in one of the double rooms in this 300 year-old farmhouse. An ample breakfast guarantees a good start of the day. A nice barbecue in the evening makes for a great end of the day. In the farm shop, you can buy organic Angus beef from the farm as well as food products from local producers. You're welcome to bring your horse which can stay in a large box stall on the farm. You may also use the floodlit paddock.

On the organic cattle farm near Lake Irrsee and Lake Mondsee, you'll find 2 completely renovated and modernised holiday apartments that can also be booked with breakfast. Look forward to fresh, home-made farm products such as milk and dairy products, sausages, fruit spirit and jams. The surroundings boast a plethora of outdoor activities - hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, stand up paddeling, diving and much more. Wonderfully energising spots in nature invite you to relax, rejoice and recharge your batteries.

A relaxing break for guests of all ages - 3 holiday apartments accommodate guests on this organic farm. Guests are welcome to help in the barn - the woolly ewes and their lambs need their daily feed and loving care. This farm is a creative place: learn how to produce a piece of Macramé or join a painting class. Kids' eyes will sparkle when they see the playground in the garden and at the stream in the forest. Plus, there's a private natural swimming pond where you can take a refreshing dip on a hot summer's day.

A very special type of accommodation awaits you on the Kürnsteinerhof, a farm in a secluded location surrounded by forests, meadows and pastures: the camper van Isidor. It's cosy, reduced to its essentials and has been built with natural materials and a love for details. This way, it seamlessly integrates with the philosophy of this organic farm - taking things a bit easier and quieter. The cattle, a local breed called "Waldviertler Blondvieh", is grazing on the pastures. And in the henhouse, there's a fresh egg for breakfast every day.

On the more than 900 year-old farm, a four-sided farmyard (characteristic of this region), it's all about herbs. The hosts focus on transmitting traditional knowledge of herbs, offering practical applications and informing about burning herbs. 180+ herbal delights such as digestifs made with herbs, teas, herbal incense blends, ... are offered in the farm shop. Guests can enjoy their holiday in a 130 m² apartment that sleeps up to 6 people. Would you like to have a picnic in the traditional orchard with mountain view?

A farm holiday brings together hosts and guests who'd like to enjoy the advantages of living in the countryside: nature, working together on the farm, animals, authentic traditions, locally grown food, culinary delights, tranquility and relaxation, outdoor activities and cultural highlights around the corner. But first and foremost: genuine hospitality!

Our newest members are now welcoming guests on their farms. A great choice! As a member of our association, they are subject to regular quality controls. Based on our quality criteria, every farm is awarded a certain number of flowers. New members will be checked for the first time after 2 years at the latest.