Arrive.
Welcome.
Feel like home.
We are Gut Enghagen.
We’re a hotel, a riding farm and a sanctuary for rare breeds, all rolled into one. But above all, we’re a family. We’re Stefan and Barbara Großeiber, together with our children and our wonderful team. It’s the people who make Gut Enghagen so special. A place where you can feel at home, slow down and simply enjoy being here. Gut Enghagen is a place you’ll want to return to, time and time again. Your very own home from home for a countryside holiday.
We cook your meals, welcome you at the table, care for our animals, saddle the horses and make sure you have everything you need. From the moment you arrive to the day you come back again. Because here, you’re never just a guest. You’re part of the family.
Family-owned. Fourth generation.
Our family-run business has grown over the years, step by step, season by season. Because it’s the people who bring this special place to life. That sense of togetherness has been at the heart of Gut Enghagen for four generations.What began as a traditional farm has grown into a place for relaxing holidays, unforgettable adventures in nature, precious family memories and romantic getaways – whatever the season.And through all the changes over the years, we’ve never lost sight of our roots.
The beginnings
Gut Enghagen was first mentioned in historical records in 1492. The thick stone walls in the dining room and entrance hall of the main house still bear witness to its early beginnings.In the early 20th century, Barbara’s great-grandparents lived on the secluded farm beside the Pießling stream. In the 1950s, her grandparents opened Gasthaus Enghagen, a traditional country inn, in the very same house.
From the 1950s
Over the years, the farm grew into a place where guests love to spend their holidays. And return to time and time again.
2018
Barbara and Stefan Großeiber continue to run the estate in the third generation — with a hotel, riding stables, and an organic farm.
Today
Three children grow up on the farm: The fifth generation is already running wild across the meadows.
Our team. We are family.
The people. At Gut Enghagen.
Many of us have been looking after our guests for years. Some of us for decades. Get to know us before you even arrive.
Your Hosts
Barbara Großeiber
Barbara and her husband Stefan took over the family business from her parents in 2018. She runs the riding centre, prepares lunchtime snacks in the kitchen and looks after guests in the restaurant in the evenings. The children’s activities are especially close to Barbara’s heart, whether it’s an action-packed programme on the farm or making traditional Austrian pancakes together in the Enghagen kitchen. Barbara and her family live right here on the farm.
Stefan Großeiber
Stefan and Barbara have been running Gut Enghagen together since 2018. He’s on hand to help with any questions about your booking, and when you arrive, you’ll find him at reception, around the house or out on the farm with the animals. In the evening, he’s always happy to pour you a glass of something nice and have a friendly chat.
Manfred Schmidleitner
Manfred took over the farm in 1994 and officially retired in 2018. But he’s still very much part of life at Gut Enghagen, always ready to lend a hand wherever he’s needed. One of his favourite things is heading out on walks with our guests and sharing the beautiful countryside around us.
Christa Schmidleitner
Since Barbara and Stefan took over the business, Christa has been the fairy godmother of Gut Enghagen. Whenever our chef Hannes has a day off, she steps in to help in the kitchen. She’s also often the first one you’ll see in the morning, preparing breakfast and arranging fresh flowers on the tables. It’s a lovely way to welcome our guests into a new day.
Kitchen and Indulgence
Hannes
Hannes has been cooking for our guests at Gut Enghagen since 2012. He loves working with local ingredients, ideally sourced straight from our own organic farm, bringing together his international experience and, above all, a real passion for his craft. He lives right here at Gut Enghagen with Aom, our massage therapist, and their daughter Alice.
Fehima
Fehima originally comes from Bosnia. Since 2020, she and her husband have made their home at Gut Enghagen, and she’s firmly settled in life in Upper Austria. As Hannes’ right-hand woman in the kitchen, she delights our guests with delicious regional specialities.
Service & Housekeeping
Aom
Aom has been welcoming guests to our spa area since 2012. She trained at Wat Pho, Thailand’s renowned Royal Thai Massage School, and brings a touch of Asian relaxation to Upper Austria. She lives right here at Gut Enghagen with her husband Hannes, our head chef, and their daughter Alice.
Ivo
Since 2020, Ivo has been looking after our guests in the restaurant, mainly in the afternoons and evenings. You’ll often find him at the bar, always ready for a good chat. And if you fancy a kickabout, he’s more than happy to play football with our guests!
Corinna
Corinna is the perfect start to your Sunday, taking care of breakfast at Gut Enghagen. She lives with her family in Roßleithen, so she knows the local area like the back of her hand, including all the best places to visit with children.
Andrea
From Monday to Wednesday, Andrea is there to welcome you to breakfast. She lives just around the corner in Windischgarsten and has plenty of local knowledge and handy tips to help you make the most of your stay.
Sabina
Sabina looks after breakfast from Thursday to Saturday. Originally from the Czech Republic, she lives with her family in St Pankraz and has a real soft spot for dogs. And here’s a bonus: Sabina speaks several languages, so there’s always a language you can chat in!
Mira
Mira has been part of the Gut Enghagen team since 2006. Originally from Serbia, she trained as a seamstress, which may explain her keen eye for textiles and all the little details that make a room feel cosy. She takes particular care when preparing the children’s beds, lovingly arranging the soft toys our little guests bring along.
Branka
Since 2021, Branka has spent several months of the year at Gut Enghagen, working alongside Mira and Sladjana to keep the rooms looking lovely and the washing-up under control. A mum of two, she’s a real ray of sunshine around the farm.
Sladjana
Sladjana has been part of the team since 2023 and is always ready to lend a hand wherever she’s needed. Barbara affectionately calls her our “little tornado, because nobody gets around Gut Enghagen faster than Sladjana. Not even our horses!
Sanja
Sanja feels at home in every corner of the hotel and happily lends a hand wherever she’s needed. From keeping the rooms spotless and helping prepare delicious meals to tending our lovely garden and serving breakfast, she’s a real allrounder. She spends nine months of the year living right here on the farm!
The Riding Stable
Nici
Nici has been part of our riding team all year round since 2021, having first joined us for the summer season back in 2016. She teaches riding in the arena and takes our guests out on rides through the beautiful countryside. When she’s not at the stables, Nici is a master tailor with her own workshop in Windischgarsten. Be sure to pay her a visit!
Sarah
Since 2023, Sarah has been teaching riding at Gut Enghagen during the school holidays. Her favourite horse is Josef, and her speciality is cordeo riding, a skill she loves to share with more experienced riders.
Our four-legged team members
Frizi
Frizi may not be the youngest any more, but he’s always happy to have a cuddle, especially in winter, when he’s curled up in his favourite spot in the post basket. That is, when he’s not off on a mouse-hunting adventure!
Rubi
Rubi has been our farm dog since 2022 and loves having visiting dogs to play with. If she drops a pine cone at your feet, that’s her way of saying it’s your turn to throw!
Rosi
Barbara hand-reared Rosi on a bottle, so she’s very fond of people. She sometimes wanders freely around the farm and, so they say, is even better behaved than Rubi! And now Rosi has little lambs of her own.
A table full of good things, where no one’s in a hurry to leave. A warm welcome and heartfelt service. A quick chat in the hallway or a long evening on the terrace, gazing up at the stars. Simply because we’re genuinely happy you’re here.
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Come and get to know us!
How about a coffee at the bar with Stefan, or a horse ride with Barbara? We’d love to meet you!
