Forstbauer

Name: Forstbauer
Address: Hörgas 8, Gratwein-Strassengel, Region of Graz, 8103, AT
Telephone: +43 3124 51900

Farm Stay

Address

Family Astrid Kogler
Hörgas 8
8103 Gratwein-Strassengel

Region of Graz, Styria

Contact

+43 3124 51900 +43 660 8116017 Send an Email

Due to the altitude, snow cannot of course be guaranteed. However the pre-Christmas season in particular offers some very interesting events in our area. I would especially like to mention an event at the Stübing open-air museum: "Gingerbread and Pine" - Advent as it used to be, with candle light, warm kitchens with open fires, handicrafts for children, contemplative readings, singing and games... a really peaceful day that you won't forget! Advance tickets on sale from May - because entry is limited - only those that are quickest will get tickets!!!!

In addition there is Advent in Graz, and also in the Abbey near us there are always new exhibitions. Ice skating and tobogganing are pretty much always possible in our municipality. For us, it is of course somewhat quieter on the farm at this time of year....

As a young family in full-time farming, we are eager to help our guests get to know farming life with all that it entails. Our farm lies in the forested rolling hills around the Cistercian monastery of Rein. The proximity to the state capital Graz and to numerous sights such as the open-air museum in Stübing, the Lurgrotte caves, very nice cycle paths for both professionals and amateurs, the Lippizan Studfarm in Piber, the Bärenschützklamm gorge, the nearby alpine pastures and much more, make our farm the ideal holiday destination! Our holiday apartment for 2 to 4 persons over 64 m² offers comfort and lots of space to relax in. 2 separate bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, as well as combined living room/kitchen, a spacious bathroom and a WC round off the amenities in the cosy accommodation. Lots of wood and light are the focus of this apartment. Extra beds are possible. Shopping opportunities in an area of 1 to 2 km. Homebaked goods, juices, jam, milk and meat are available on our farm.

We have a whole host of animal friends on the farm! My two daughters help us to look after the "little creatures"!

Apart from our rabbits (7 in number) - who naturally need something to nibble on all day long, we also have several cats - big and small - who love to be stroked and played with! Aron, our golden retriever, is a peaceful soul and irresistible, though not the best guard dog in the world, his friendliness and sense of family are clearly his first priority!

Bella and Benni, our two dwarf goats, delighted everyone on the farm last year, and we are eagerly expecting their first offspring! They are cheeky and playful, always ready for fun, and the darlings of all our guests - not only the children! We are really looking forward to the babies!!!

My daughters' favourites, however, are the horses! Now that we have moved our cows to the new shed, we have been able to convert the old one into a very comfortable stable for the horses!! We are almost finished, and will then have 4 boxes for horses, who knows, maybe there will be some foals on the way! We will post photos when we move them to the new stables! My two riding daughters spend every spare minute with the animals, love to play in the saddle room or out on the new riding arena, which we have just built along with the stables! There is no chance of being bored! Amelie, the pony, and Astor, the Haflinger, are ridden by my daughters, and our guests' children are also welcome to find out how much fun riding them can be!

Along with the cows we often have calves and young cows, sometimes they are on the alpine pasture in summer or around the house!

We also have 2-3 pigs - the good meat and sausages has to come from somewhere!

General Amenities

Lounge
Private Chapel
Pet-Friendly
Reading Room
Dogs Allowed
Non-Smoking Rooms

How to Get Here

Car
Bus
Taxi
Train

Accepted Payment Methods

Cash

Languages Spoken On Site

German
English

Parking

Free Parking
Cycle Shelter

At the Property

Country-Style Living Room
Activities with Host Family
Garden / Meadow
Farmer's Garden
Farm Products
Help on the Farm
Orchard
Playmates

Amenities for Children

Baby and Toddler Essentials
Children Welcome
Playground
Playhouse
Toys
Playroom

Amenities in the Unit

Linen Provided
Order Bread for Breakfast
Apartment on the Ground Floor
Bed and Breakfast
Tableware Provided
Guest Kitchen
Coffee Machine
Microwave
Dishwasher
Terrace

Catering & Meals

Stay Incl. Breakfast

Services

Free Newspapers in the Lobby
Transfer to Train Station
Airport Transfer
Room Service

Internet Access

Free Internet
WiFi

Activities at/near the Property

Trip to the Alpine Pastures
Alpine Pastures & Mountain Cabins
Lake for Swimming
Accessible Hiking Trail
Archery Course
E-Bike Rental
Ice Skating
Nature Trail
Bicycle Rental
Gym
Public Outdoor Pool
Guided Rides
Museum of Local History & Folklore
Running Routes
Via Ferrata
Cooking and Baking
Lawn for Sunbathing
Nordic Walking
Pony Riding
Cycle Routes
Horse-Riding
Tennis Court
Table Tennis
Hiking

Spa Facilities & Treatments

Outdoor Pool
Pool

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Close to Train Station
In the Countryside
Outskirts of the Village

Train Station in 3 km
Bus Stop in 0.1 km
Town / Village Centre in 1 km
Restaurant in 0.3 km
Swimming Pool in 0 km
Lake / Pond in 2 km
Skiing Facilities in 45 km
Cross-Country Ski Trail in 1 km

Motorway exit A2 Gratkorn Nord towards the Rein Abbey, drive through Gratwein, round the roundabout in the direction of the Rein Abbey then towards the ENZENBACH hospital. Our farm lies directly on the left side of the road on a little hill. Our dwarf goats have their enclosure directly next to the road!

Farm Shop
Regional Food Products
Farmer's Market
Wine/Cider Tavern
Award-Winning Food Products
Organic Food

Forstbauer

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