Being a heritage farm and practising organic farming go hand in hand. We specialise in preserving rare and endangered traditional livestock breeds. By doing so, we help safeguard agricultural diversity for future generations. Learn more about heritage farms in Austria: arche-hof.at. We farm responsibly, conserve what matters and believe that this is the best way to contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. That's why we're open and honest about what we do.
Our heritage farm is home to traditional livestock breeds that have become rare and endangered. Hardy and well adapted to their environment, they help preserve genetic diversity in agriculture.
Throughout the summer, our cattle graze on alpine pastures, following a centuries-old tradition in the Austrian Alps. Yields may be lower, but the quality speaks for itself and the meat tastes exactly as nature intended.
Meat, honey, fish and potatoes: much of what ends up on your plate has travelled only a very short distance. Many ingredients come directly from our own farm, while the rest is sourced from trusted local farmers in the region.
Traditional alpine farming supports biodiversity and helps maintain the cultural landscape of our region. We live and work in tune with nature and the changing seasons, helping to ensure a healthy future for the next generation.
Learn more about alpine farming in Austria: almwirtschaft.com.
Regional ingredients, honest farming, seasonal produce and short supply chains are at the heart of our philosophy. Our organic beef comes from our own pasture-raised cattle, trout are caught fresh from the farm pond during the warmer months, and the eggs for our pancakes and Kaiserschmarrn come straight from our hens. And yes, you can taste the difference. That's not just what chef Hannes says, it's what our guests tell us too. You won't find fresh plums in December. Instead, you'll enjoy homemade jams, organic honey and apple juice. We harvest when nature says it's time and preserve the abundance for later, just as people have done at Gut Enghagen since 1492. Not because it's fashionable, but because we genuinely believe it's the right thing to do.
100 % organic, certified and independently inspected by the state-recognized control authority Biokontrollservice Austria
We're committed to being transparent, especially when it comes to sustainability. We're proud of what we do and equally honest about what we don't do.
No. Running a farm, kitchen and swimming pool requires energy. Around 100,000 kWh of electricity comes from our own small hydropower plant, located just 150 metres from the farm, and around 11,000 kWh from our photovoltaic system. The remainder is supplied through certified renewable electricity from the public grid. Our buildings and pool are heated entirely with biomass. The woodchips used in our heating system come from our own woodland, while our water comes from our own spring.
Our farming operation is fully organic and certified. When sourcing additional products, however, we don't rely solely on labels. Regionality, quality and long-standing relationships with trusted local producers are equally important to us.
As much as we love our peaceful rural location, reaching us without a car can be a little challenging. If you're arriving by train, we're happy to collect you from Roßleithen railway station. Just let us know in advance.
During our weekly guided farm tour, we're happy to answer all your questions about the farm, our animals and organic agriculture.
