Discover Something New Every Day
A Land of Plenty
A fun-filled time with the whole family or a romantic spring getaway for two - a farm holiday in Upper Austria is always the right choice! Savour local delicacies, take a step back and relax! Beautiful and unique accommodation and a glimpse into farm life await you.
Upper Austria is a land of culinary delights. The delicacies that the province is known for will make you crave for more. Enjoy an indulgent spa break in the Innviertel-Hausruckwald region, uncover a broad span of history on a day trip in the Zentralraum region, climb a summit in the Kalkalpen National Park region or take a regenerative country walk in the Mühlviertel region - no matter which activity you choose, a holiday in Upper Austria is a treat for body, mind and soul. Get to know more about this picturesque holiday destination!
The Danube Cycle Path
A LEISURELY RIDE FOR FAMILIES AND FOOD LOVERS
“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride!” John F Kennedy - Cycling the Danube is the perfect way to arrive at the farm of your choice on two wheels. The Danube Cycle Path (“Donauradweg”) is one of the most popular long-distance cycle routes in Europe. Choose your favourite stages! Start in Passau, the “city on three rivers”, ride across Upper Austria, stop in the city of Linz and continue to Lower Austria. From the “land of cider” to the “land of wine”! Along the way, there are enough family farms with welcoming hosts. Here, you can recharge your batteries with a delicious snack or spend a night or two in a comfy bed. We all want to start the day without sore muscles, don’t we?
Let Us Introduce You to ...
... the new members of our association!
Kind, courageous, innovative and passionate about what they do - that's characteristic for the hosts of our newest family farms and mountain cabins. We are very happy that they are making farm holidays in Upper Austria even more diverse and delightful!
Natural Wonders Bursting with Colour
See Alpine Wildflowers & Ancient Trees
Every season has its appeal. In spring, nature is bursting with colour: fruit trees in bloom in the Innviertel-Hausruckwald region, yellow fields of rapeseed in the Mühlviertel region and fragrant wildflowers in the Kalkalpen National Park region. In summer, it’s time to swim in natural lakes and rivers, join scenic boat tours or set out on a water sports adventure. Dive into the crystal-clear lakes of the Salzkammergut region in a picturesque mountain scenery.
Explore the Mühlviertel region on horseback in autumn. It’s a paradise for trail riders. Forests in orange, red and green as far as the eye can see - a wonderful sight, in particular the forested hillsides in the Kalkalpen National Park region! Speed down the pistes there in winter or enjoy the silence in the Innviertel-Hausruckwald region while you’re making your way across a field covered in deep snow with your snowshoes or cross-country skis. The Zentralraum region has exciting cultural amenities and events on offer all year round. How about shopping in the city of Linz?
Upper Austria - A Paradise for Food Lovers
Fresh Bread, Delicious Cheese, Tasty Dumplings
Upper Austria is a land of hearty culinary delights. The local delicacies on the menu are one of a kind. Are you craving “Mühlviertler Leinölerdäpfel” (mashed potatoes with flax seed oil), “Innviertler Speckknödel” (dumplings filled with bacon), “Linzer Torte” (shortcake with nuts and redcurrant jam) or a fresh, pan-roasted fish from Lake Traunsee? These mouth-watering delights taste especially good. Why? Because they are made with locally grown, seasonal products and prepared with a great deal of love.
A huge variety of vegetables, fruits and herbs grows in the farmer’s gardens and in the fields. Some of our family farms bake bread with a crispy crust using home-grown grains only. You can't get milk any fresher than right from the barn. It’s the basic ingredient for delicious cheese, yoghurt and quark - produced directly on the farm. Taste these mouth-watering delights on the breakfast table! Would you like to collect your egg from the henhouse yourself? You’re welcome to peek over the farmers’ shoulder when they harvest their produce. If you’re lucky, the farmer might give away one of her secret recipes. Yes, the table on the farm is laden with culinary treats. Enjoy your meal!
Upper Austria Is Rich in Tradition
On the Farm, You Are Part of It!
On the farm, you can experience local customs and traditions at first hand whether it’s the lively maypole celebrations, bonfires to celebrate summer solstice or Thanksgiving. At these special occasions, people wear the traditional garment. It might be the lederhosen or an indigo blue-dyed dress, depending on the region. During Advent, life is calming down on the family farms. Grandpa tells fairy tales, mum bakes biscuits and everyone’s quiet on Christmas eve, when the whole family goes to the barn burning incense and palm branches in a pan (“Räuchern”). That’s an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages! During your farm holiday in Upper Austria, you’ll be rewarded with a restorative break and wonderful memories.
Life on a farm is exciting and diverse. You’ll be amazed! There’s a time to work and a time to contemplate, a time to harvest and a time to celebrate. What these times all have in common: traditions, customs and culinary delights from the farm always play an important role.
Our family farmers in Upper Austria are looking forward to welcoming you!
As head of the association for farm holidays in Upper Austria, I’m particularly proud to say that our province is extremely rich in diversity. It's like a miniature version of Austria.
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