Cleansing with local herbs ..
Räuchern mit regionalen Kräutern wie Salbei, Wacholder und Harzen schafft bewusste Ruhepausen, begleitet das Lüften und verleiht Räumen nach persönlichem Empfinden einen harmonischen Duft.
Farm Stories from Zittrauerhof
Stories of authentic farm life in Bad Hofgastein
On a real farm, no two days are the same. Animal offspring, stable work, hay harvest, alpine pasture life, and many small surprises shape our daily routine at Zittrauerhof in Bad Hofgastein and make farm life in Gasteinertal so varied.
In our Farm Stories, we tell of special encounters, our agriculture, the animals, and life between the farm and the Zittraueralm. This gives you a personal insight into what makes an authentic farm holiday in Bad Hofgastein, a farm holiday in Gasteinertal, and a break in the heart of SalzburgerLand so special.
Enjoy browsing our farm blog!
Steamed Buns with Vanilla Sauce—A Recipe to Try at Home
Fluffy buns filled with jam are especially easy to make with yeast dough and taste just as delicious fresh out of the oven with creamy vanilla sauce as they do the next morning for …
High season in the stable
Im Spätherbst beginnt auf dem Hof die intensive Abkalbesaison. Neben der täglichen Melkroutine sorgen der neue Stall, moderne Technik und sorgfältige Abläufe für mehr Tierwohl und erleichterte Arbeit.
Emergency in the Gastein Valley
Nach extremen Regenfällen und Muren kämpft das Gasteinertal mit schweren Schäden. Besonders berührend ist der Zusammenhalt: Freiwillige, Betriebe und Freunde aus aller Welt leisten Hilfe und spenden Trost.
And here we go with the first cookies
The wintry atmosphere in Gastein makes you crave Linzer Kipferl: With soft butter, carefully whipped dough, and creative decorations, you can make delicate piped cookies for cozy moments of indulgence.
Apple Blessing
Am Zittrauerhof beginnt die Apfelernte: Süße Früchte werden sorgfältig gesammelt, sortiert und zu Saft, Schnaps, Most sowie köstlichen Wintervorräten verarbeitet.
Maria’s Raspberry Dream
A moist chocolate sheet cake with fruity raspberry cream, a light quark-and-whipped-cream layer, and butter cookies—easy to make, wonderfully refreshing, and perfect for summer coffee gatherings.
How you learn to love a farm
Ein Praktikum auf einem österreichischen Bauernhof wurde zur prägenden Erfahrung: Zwischen Stallarbeit, Tieren, Gästen und Familienleben entdeckte eine angehende Lehrerin die Vielfalt und besondere Atmosphäre des Hofalltags.
The perfect cake for the hay harvest
For the hay harvest at Zittrauerhof, there's a juicy redcurrant-rhubarb cake based on Mom's simple oil cake recipe – ideal for hungry helpers, for preparing in advance, and for freezing.
Moving into the new cow barn
Our new cow barn offers the dairy cows plenty of freedom of movement, fresh air and bright lying areas. After a short adjustment period, both animals and farm team benefit from a comfortable, safe …
A farmer’s wife’s free time…
Even as a farmer's wife, free time is important: little time-outs, exercise, and consciously creating time for yourself bring new strength, joy, and a healthy balance to a demanding everyday life.
Time to say good bye
With heavy hearts, we had to say goodbye to Lissy. Her illness was incurable, but the memory of her loving nature remains forever at Zittrauerhof.
Katharina’s Favorite Cake
Simple, quick favorite recipes for a moist pumpkin seed cake with red currant jam and whipped cream, as well as an apple crumble cake that tastes especially crumbly and flavorful after a day.
Thoughts
On All Saints' Day, cow Bella gave birth to her calf Bleami. The joyful birth was a reminder that even on difficult days, new life can bring comfort, hope, and beautiful moments.
A DAY with Katharina begins …
Katharina zeigt, wie frische Latschenkiefern vom Almabtrieb winterliche Balkonkästen schmücken: richtig einsetzen, regelmäßig gießen und tief verankern, damit sie den ganzen Winter über schön und frisch bleiben.
Follow us: