Our Farm
Unser Hof
Unser Hof
Unser Hof
Unser Hof
The Wastlbauer farm has been passed down through many generations. The earliest records of the farm (from the parish of Perwang) dates back to 1786.
Wir sind ein alter Bauernhof mit junger Philosophie und Leidenschaft für eine durch und durch nachhaltige Landwirtschaft.
Nestled in the Salzburg lake district the Wastlbauer farm sits on top of a small hill overlooking Lake Mattsee and Lake Grabensee. The farm has a splendid Alpin panoramic view to the south, and enjoys the natural beauty of the gently flowing Matig river that meanders along the property’s parameter.
26 hectares of fertile grassland, including 10 hectares of forest, belong to the farm. The forest at the end of the lane has recently become home to beekeeping.
Next to the farm sits the marker stones indicating to commuters the borderline between the counties of Land Salzburg and Upper Austria. So it goes without saying we always walk the line!
Overview of farm facilities:
- Renovated farmhouse with apartments and private rooms
- Farm tavern with guest garden
- Bread baking house
- Farm shop from autumn – until completion, the products are sold in the “egg room”
- Large barn for wood chips, hay and machinery
- Egg packing room
- Stable for cows and pigs
- Chicken stables
- Spacious garden with playground
- Orchard terrace with fire pit
- French bowls playing field
- Fruit tree nursery
- Swimming access to Mattig creek
- Walking trail to the Grabensee through the connected forest
Our guests are invited to use the garden and the playground. The cozy wine tavern with a beautiful ambience under the walnut tree is open for breakfast (in summer months). There is also a lounge in Salettl with an open-air bar and panoramic terrace that is opened on occasions throughout the year. This terrace, with its undisturbed south-facing location, offers a unique view of the Mattig Creek and the forest below. During the evening hours the most beautiful sunsets can be enjoyed here. There is also a bowls field. Guests can borrow a ball set at any time and end the day with a game.
We are happy to assist you during your stay with recommendations on activities and destinations. We also provide insight into the work on the farm and our project goal to transform the farm guided by the principles of permaculture. Our children Elliot and Robin are also happy playmates and are looking forward to joint adventures.
Philosophy
Agricultural lands are the habitat for many wild animal and plant species. Fields, meadows and pastures serve as a food source and provide breeding and retreat areas. Rich biodiversity is an important foundation for sustaining natural processes that benefit humans, such as natural pest control, pollination of fruit blossoms by insects, and soil up- and degradation processes.
The increasing intensification and monotonization of agriculture, however, significantly limits this potential. Climate change is already causing irreparable damage. Without serious changes in agriculture during this century, not only insects will be completely eradicated, but the entire civilization will be endangered. As little Greta from Sweden is now vocal in saying, at best, politics is reacting at a snail's pace to this urgency of climate change.
After 10 years as climate change campaigners, we have now said goodbye to the computer and have moved from theory to practice. Our goal is to slowly but continuously create a self-sufficient habitat with guiding principles of permaculture.
We aim to transform the farm into an integrative, sustainable living space with:
- Mindful handling of the earth, animals and traditional knowledge of natural material and energy cycles in agriculture
- Integrative treatment of people in order to demonstrate sustainable agricultural uses and to let people participate
- Access to high quality organic food and innovative and affordable marketing
Agrarlandschaften sind Lebensraum für viele wildlebende Tier- und Pflanzenarten. Felder, Wiesen und Weiden dienen als Nahrungsgrundlage und bieten Brut- und Rückzugsräume. Eine reiche biologische Vielfalt ist eine wichtige Grundlage für die Erhaltung von natürlichen Prozessen, die dem Menschen dienen, wie zum Beispiel der natürlichen Schädlingsregulierung, der Bestäubung von Obstblüten durch Insekten und den Auf- und Abbauprozessen im Boden.
Die zunehmende Intensivierung und Monotonisierung der Landwirtschaft schränkt dieses Potenzial jedoch erheblich ein. Der Klimawandel verursacht schon jetzt unwiederbringliche Schäden. Ohne gravierende Änderungen in der Landwirtschaft im Laufe dieses Jahrhunderts werden nicht nur Insekten komplett ausgerottet, sondern die gesamte Zivilisation gefährdet sein. Wie die kleine Greta aus Schweden es nun lautstark zum Ausdruck bringt, reagiert die Politik bestenfalls im Schneckentempo auf diese Dringlichkeit des Klimawandels.
Nach 10-jähriger Tätigkeit als Klimaaktivisten haben wir uns nun vom Computer verabschiedet und legen selbst Hand an. Unser Ziel ist es, langsam aber kontinuierlich einen autarken Lebensort nach den Prinzipien der Permakultur zu gestalten.
Dabei soll der Hof als ein integrativer, zukunftsfähiger Lebensraum gestaltet werden mit
- Achtsamen Umgang mit der Erde, Tieren und traditionellem Wissen zu natürlichen Stoff- und Energiekreisläufen in der Landwirtschaft
- Integrativem Umgang mit Menschen, um nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Nutzungsweisen vorzuzeigen und Menschen teilhaben zu lassen
- Zugang zu hoch qualitativen, biologischen Lebensmitteln und innovative und leistbare Vermarktung
Internships
We are always welcoming of those who would like to learn more about our farm, and way of life. We offer the opportunity to students of all ages and walks of life to join us for an internship. For more information on internship programs and how to apply please send an email to Eva at eva.filzmoser@wastlbauer.at
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Our Family
Our Animals
There are several hundred chickens laying fresh eggs every day. For animal lovers, there are also rabbits and cats, who like to be cuddled. From autumn 2019 there will also be a petting zoo, with pony, sheep, and a few goats.
Cows, geese and pigs will soon be migrating to the farm within the new concept. This will take a while. Quality takes time to grow and behind top quality is above all a lot of love and planning that can't happen too quickly – Rome wasn’t built in a day.
The surroundings
Our farm is an ideal starting point for many trips. There are a large number of touristic destinations within an hour's drive by car or bus. There is a bus stop in front of the farm gate, from where buses run every hour to the nearest villages and to Salzburg.
The Lakes
The Wastlbauerhof is located in the beautiful Salzburg Lake District, in midst of the 3 lakes Mattsee, Obertrumersee and Grabensee, which can be reached in a few minutes on foot or by bicycle. All lakes have public beaches.
In addition, there are many other lakes in the area. These include the Irrsee, the Wallersee, the Mondsee, the Wolfgangsee, the Traunsee and the Attersee.
Villages nearby
In a few minutes’ drive there are the idyllic villages Mattsee, Seeham and Obertrum, which have tourist attractions. For example, Seeham is known as organic village in the Salzburg Lake District and offers not only adventures in its “herbal world” but also in the climbing park. In the village Mattsee there is one of the oldest settlements of the Bavarians and also the Ferdinand Porsche adventure world “fahr(T)raum”.
This region is proud of the sustainability of fresh produce, such as fish from the lakes as well as the best free-range eggs in Austria, which are produced here on the farm. For beer fans there are visits to the Trumer private brewery, beer tastings and even draft beer from the unique beer fountain. In addition, culturally-minded guests get their taste, with the many music concerts in the nearby places. The long list of leisure activities in the Salzburg Lake District is best read on the website of the tourist office.
Also the Salzkammergut with the famous places St. Gilgen and Mondsee with many other attractions is not far away. In the picturesque St. Gilgen there is the all-weather amusement park, a cable car to the mountain “Zwölferhörndl” and of course the Wolfgangsee. In the direction of Upper Austria there is the open-air museum in Neukirchen and the chocolate manufactory Frucht & Sinne in Frankenmarkt. There is also the new KTM Motohall in Mattighofen.
Sports
In the lake district it goes without saying that bathing is in the summer months on the program. The lakes often heat up to 25 degrees. On windy days there are many opportunities for water sports such as sailing, (pedal) boating, wind and kite surfing. In addition, forests and paths invite you to go hiking and walking. You often meet deer, rabbits, pheasants and many species of birds. There are also several horse stables in the area. For cyclists, the area is ideal. Sports equipment can be rented in the surrounding villages.
Mozart City Salzburg
An hourly bus service from the bus stop in front of the farm offers trips directly into the center of Salzburg allows an uncomplicated exploration of the area.
Culture
The Salzkammergut is a traditional place in Austria. All year round are traditional events, processions and regional town festivals. As a guest in our region, you are always invited to festivities such as Maypole Setup or Perchtenläufe.
In the Winter
Even in winter it is not boring with us. Above all, the many Christmas markets in the area with their many Standerln and colorful lights worth a visit. On the big ski slopes in Werfenweng or the Salzburg Amade-Skiwelt you are in about 1 hour but also around there are activities in the snow. In the frozen Lettengrube we can try the arts on two runners in the forest and slide skates over the ice. The lakes can also completely freeze and then offer an unforgettable skating experience.
© Eva Filzmoser
Wastlbauer Bio-Erlebnishof
Guggenberg 1 · 5163 Palting
www.wastlbauer.at
Eva Filzmoser
+43 677 61 16 94 17
eva.filzmoser@wastlbauer.at