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Join a self- sufficient hobby-farm dedicated to biodiversity in Wald, Austria

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  2025 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos una semana

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    Welcome to Pitzelsbergerhof! 🌱

    Hello and thank you for considering our farm for your Workaway adventure!

    Pitzelsbergerhof, located in the picturesque region of Mostviertel, Austria, was once a traditional dairy and arable farm. Over the years, it has transformed into a self-sufficient living project that values sustainability, simplicity, and nature. At the moment it is just me (Alois) permanently living on the farm.

    What I Offer:
    Self-Sufficiency: We grow our own fruits, vegetables, and produce renewable energy with photovoltaics. We also keep two ewes, hopefully maintain beehives again, keep a few chickens, and enjoy the companionship of three cats.
    Living Spaces: Our farm offers shared and private living areas. Workawayers have access to their own toilet, shower, washing room, and two cozy bedrooms (a single and a double). There are also a 45m² common room, lovingly nicknamed "the cinema," featuring a video projector and surround sound system for cozy evenings as well as a sauna in the barn.
    Nature and Tranquility: The farm is close to Pyhra, 14 km from St. Pölten (train station), and 60 km from Vienna (25min train). You'll find breathtaking landscapes, cycling paths, hiking trails, and even a community swimming pool nearby.
    Local Culture: Our neighbors keep dairy cows and alpacas, and the area is rich in rural traditions. Castle and wooden Church within a walk, and wayside shrines in every village. While people speak German, albeit with a challenging dialect, most will understand English.

    A Typical Day on the Farm:
    Your tasks will vary with the seasons, including:
    Caring for the animals: mucking out and maintaining their pastures.
    Gardening: watering vegetables, harvesting fruits (apples, pears, berries, zucchini, tomatoes), and preserving them (e.g., drying or cooking).
    Wood tasks: chopping, stacking, and splitting firewood for heating, or using timber for building projects like fences, stairs, and animal housing.
    Household Help: cooking, cleaning, and maintaining the shared spaces. Garden keeping

    During the quieter days, there’s plenty of time for leisure activities, exploring the forest, foraging for mushrooms, or simply enjoying the serene countryside with a walk.

    About Me:
    I’m Alois, your host. I work as a consulting engineer for hydropower and occasionally travel for my job. I’m also pursuing a Ph.D. and have a deep love for the outdoors and sustainable living. Before settling on the family farm, I explored over 50 countries, often as a trainee, worker, student or curious tourist.

    When I’m home, I love cooking, sharing knowledge and stories, and working alongside Workawayers. I value open communication, so please share your expectations and reasons for joining Workaway – there’s no wrong answer, and I want to ensure we both benefit from our shared time here!

    Why Choose Pitzelsbergerhof?
    If you’re looking for an immersive, hands-on experience in self-sufficient farming, a chance to connect with nature, and an opportunity to learn about sustainable living, this is the place for you. Whether it’s your first Workaway or you’re a seasoned traveler, I’ll do my best to make your stay memorable and rewarding.

    I look forward to meeting you and creating a meaningful experience together. Let me know why you’re interested in staying with us, and let’s see how we can make the most of our time! 😊

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
    Ayuda informática
    Cuidado de casas
  • Intereses

    Intereses

    Política / justicia social
    Sostenibilidad
    Vegetariano o vegano
    Vida en autocaravana
    Autodesarrollo
    Agricultura
    Eventos y sociedad
    Cultura
    Carpintería
    Autostop
    Jardinería
    Música
    Bricolaje y manualidades
    Cocina y alimentación
    Libros
    Animales
    Naturaleza
    Acampada
    Playa
    Baile
    Montaña
    Deportes acuáticos
    Actividades al aire libre
    Senderismo
    Ciclismo
    Deportes de aventura
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    I live in a unique setting facing the start of the alps from a south-oriented hill - in our back is the capital of lower Austria (St.Pölten, 15min, train station) and Vienna is just 45min (25min train ride) away. You can learn about farming, animal care (sheep, chicken, bees), gardening, fruit tree maintenance, tree production, Kontiki-active coal, Terra Preta, cooking, how to keep supplies, build barns, dry walling, tree care, hay making, sell products, prepare wood for heating, compost, ...

  • Proyectos con niños

    Proyectos con niños

    En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    I need help harvesting berries, gardening, watering and maybe cooking. I do projects like planting trees and cutting wood, timbering, splitting and stacking firewood, fence repairs and maintenance, weeding around trees, mucking out, tinkering / improvising, ... - always with instructions, starting together and with feedback.

  • Idiomas hablados

    Alemán: Fluido
    Inglés: Fluido
    Español: Principiante

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    We got two separate rooms (single and a double), the meals will be together and you can spend your leisure time cycling, hiking, walking, watching animals and sunsets.. We got plenty of work clothes including rubber boots, so you can safe your clothes for your leisure time. Just good hiking boots are importand to bring for tasks outside.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    There are many hiking routes in around the village (12 houses), as well as cycling tours. We got river Traisen close and 2 beautiful lakes- you can get there by bike (we got some 4 you) or sometimes we go together by car. I can get and bring you from/to town (St.Pölten) and you can take the train to Vienna (25min by train, nearest capital and airport).
    We prefer stays around 1- 2 weeks, because work is always changing and the house rules aren´t too difficult to learn. We´ll always start work together.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    We got good, steady WiFi now

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    We got plenty space to park indoor and outdoor.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Dos

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