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Welcome! 🌱
Hello and thank you for considering our farm for your Workaway adventure!
We are 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 our farm?
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! 😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Interests
Politics / Social justice
Sustainability
Vegetarian or vegan
Van life
Self development
Farming
Events & social
Culture
Carpentry
Hitchhiking
Gardening
Music
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Books
Animals
Nature
Camping
Beach
Dancing
Mountain
Water sports
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
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, ...
Projects involving children
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Help
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.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
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.
What else ...
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We got good, steady WiFi now
Space for parking camper vans
We got plenty space to park indoor and outdoor.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Host ref number: 379336214742
Feedback (49)
16 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (MarieLuq)
Marie-Luise stayed at our farm for two weeks and was a wonderful and dedicated helper. During her stay, she worked together with another Workawayer for a few days of overlap. Together, they cleaned the house, mowed the inner courtyard and front garden, pulled weeds, and beautified the outdoor spaces.
Marie-Luise also helped mulch our young apple… read more
Marie-Luise also helped mulch our young apple… read more
(Excellent
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7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Naveen) for host
Alois was a great Host,Staying with Alois in Pyhra was a truly special experience. From day one, he made me feel welcome and at home. The work was balanced and fulfilling — I helped with gardening, wood splitting, and house cleaning, always with clear guidance and appreciation. Alois is a great cook and shared amazing meals and deep conversations… read more
27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
i've spent two weeks being a part of Alois' farm and I had a wonderful time! I needed the time to calm down and to reconnect with myself while being surrounded by nature. Alois and his home helped me a lot! He was very caring, sensitive, a good communicator and a fun guy! The work we did together was great, because it was variety of tasks and we… read more
25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna joined our farm in March 2025, and it was truly a pleasure to have her here.
She is an independent, self-reliant person who strikes a wonderful balance between enjoying her own space and connecting with others. Friendly, playful, and full of positive energy, Anna was always eager to contribute meaningfully to life on the farm.
During her… read more
She is an independent, self-reliant person who strikes a wonderful balance between enjoying her own space and connecting with others. Friendly, playful, and full of positive energy, Anna was always eager to contribute meaningfully to life on the farm.
During her… read more
(Excellent
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16 May 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (MarieLuq)
Marie-Luise stayed at our farm for two weeks and was a wonderful and dedicated helper. During her stay, she worked together with another Workawayer for a few days of overlap. Together, they cleaned the house, mowed the inner courtyard and front garden, pulled weeds, and beautified the outdoor spaces.
Marie-Luise also helped mulch our young apple… read more
Marie-Luise also helped mulch our young apple… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2025
Left by Workawayer (Naveen) for host
Alois was a great Host,Staying with Alois in Pyhra was a truly special experience. From day one, he made me feel welcome and at home. The work was balanced and fulfilling — I helped with gardening, wood splitting, and house cleaning, always with clear guidance and appreciation. Alois is a great cook and shared amazing meals and deep conversations… read more
27 Apr 2025
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
i've spent two weeks being a part of Alois' farm and I had a wonderful time! I needed the time to calm down and to reconnect with myself while being surrounded by nature. Alois and his home helped me a lot! He was very caring, sensitive, a good communicator and a fun guy! The work we did together was great, because it was variety of tasks and we… read more
25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna joined our farm in March 2025, and it was truly a pleasure to have her here.
She is an independent, self-reliant person who strikes a wonderful balance between enjoying her own space and connecting with others. Friendly, playful, and full of positive energy, Anna was always eager to contribute meaningfully to life on the farm.
During her… read more
She is an independent, self-reliant person who strikes a wonderful balance between enjoying her own space and connecting with others. Friendly, playful, and full of positive energy, Anna was always eager to contribute meaningfully to life on the farm.
During her… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (PeterTV)
Peter and Rikke joined our farm in early February, and during their stay, we did quite a bit of woodwork—both in the forest and splitting logs at home.
They are positive, warm-hearted, and funny people, and it was a real pleasure to have them around. As a couple, they work wonderfully together—well-organized, supportive of each other, and fully… read more
They are positive, warm-hearted, and funny people, and it was a real pleasure to have them around. As a couple, they work wonderfully together—well-organized, supportive of each other, and fully… read more
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (KayMittendorf)
Kay stayed with me for just over two weeks and was a fantastic help in many ways. During his time on the farm, he helped split firewood, dismantle a fence, strip cladding from a barn, cut into shape and install wooden paneling, muck out the sheep stable, and contributed to many other tasks with great dedication.
He worked and organized himself… read more
He worked and organized himself… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2025
Left by Workawayer (KayMittendorf) for host
I was a bit more than two weeks at Alois wonderful little farm and had a great time there!
The nature around is quite and very nice. We made a hike and he gave me a bicycle with a nice route in detail to explore the area around. Perfect!
The food was delicious & healthy (fresh eggs from happy chickens 😁) and the accommodation warm & clean. For… read more
The nature around is quite and very nice. We made a hike and he gave me a bicycle with a nice route in detail to explore the area around. Perfect!
The food was delicious & healthy (fresh eggs from happy chickens 😁) and the accommodation warm & clean. For… read more
23 Feb 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake)
Jake joined me on the farm in the winter of 2025. Although we both had some schedule changes, we stayed in contact and eventually shared some great days together.
Jake is flexible and self-organized, a grateful eater, and a genuinely interested volunteer. He is eager to help and dedicated to his tasks. While he wasn’t initially accustomed to very… read more
Jake is flexible and self-organized, a grateful eater, and a genuinely interested volunteer. He is eager to help and dedicated to his tasks. While he wasn’t initially accustomed to very… read more
(Excellent)
22 Feb 2025
Left by Workawayer (Jake) for host
I had a great stay with Alois on his hobby-farm. In the time since I first messaged Alois to when I arrived at his place, my circumstances had changed slightly and so I wasn't able to stay as long as first intended. However, this wasn't a problem for Alois and he made sure that we had plenty of tasks to do throughout my time there. If you haven't… read more
11 Jan 2025
Left by host for Workawayer (Oliver)
Ollie joined us in January 2025 and stayed for a week on the farm. He is a friendly, easy-going, and cheerful young man. Unfortunately, I had to be away from the farm on a few days, so Ollie had to manage on his own during that time. While he was a bit overwhelmed by the quiet and solitude of the countryside, he adapted well and put in effort… read more
(Excellent)
21 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Hunor)
Hunor joined us for two weeks at the beginning of December, marking his first Workaway experience. While his young age brought some initial inexperience in handling household and physical tasks, he demonstrated a great willingness to learn and adapt quickly. Over time, he became more confident and capable in completing tasks like debarking wood by… read more
(Excellent)
17 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (Hunor) for host
I stayed with Alois for 2 weeks in the beggining of December. This was my first Workaway experience and I couldn't wish for any better! Alois is a very welcoming person who lights up every day with his jokes and tasteful meals. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made to try Workaway and this was the best outcome that could happen. We… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by Workawayer (alyrc02) for host
I spent a fun week with Alois and another workaway on his wonderful farm doing various wood related tasks. We did some wood splitting and stacking, debarking and gluing and worked together to harvest wood from a fallen tree. I enjoy this type of work and was happy to learn from Alois! The accommodation was great and comfortable, food was… read more
13 Dec 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (alyrc02)
Alyssa is a truly wonderful, joyful, and hard-working individual with a playful spirit. They joined our farm in December 2024 and immediately demonstrated great competence, working safely and efficiently while easily connecting with others. Alyssa brought warmth and laughter to our evenings, whether through cooking, storytelling, or simply… read more
(Excellent)
24 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
I stayed at Alois' farm for two weeks and it was my first Workaway experience. My initial doubts disappeared on the very first day with Alois, when he took us Workawayers on a hike. Also on the following days, Alois was always ready to show us the area, explain the local specialities and generally took a lot of time for us.
During the two weeks,… read more
During the two weeks,… read more
23 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Andi joined us at the beginning of October, and we spent two wonderful weeks living and working together. From the very start, he integrated seamlessly, joining in on our group hike and quickly forming friendships with the other workaways. He handled tasks like mowing with great attention to detail on his own. In group settings, Andi truly… read more
(Excellent)
14 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Emilie & Elia ) for host
We stayed one wonderful week at Alois house. We had lots of fun and made various tasks such as drying fruits, cleaning a majestic 110 years old oak tree that had felt in the tempest or keeping the house clean. It was lovely to meet Alois who made everything so we could feel home there.
He even lent us clothes and all the things we would need to be… read more
He even lent us clothes and all the things we would need to be… read more
14 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Emilie & Elia )
Emilie and Katia were rays of sunshine during the cloudy days of autumn on the farm. They are lively, communicative, and joyful individuals who brought a lot of fun and positive energy while helping immensely around the house. Together, we dried a huge batch of apples, cleaned the house, and even tackled the task of cutting up and moving a… read more
(Excellent)
18 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Malcolm)
Malcolm visited us in September 2024. He is an attentive and helpful young-at-heart man with a deep interest in cultural exchange. His friendly and easy-going nature makes him a pleasure to be around, and he is always willing to lend a hand, even for extended periods, to see a project through to completion. Once tasks are explained to him, he… read more
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Nicola arrived punctually and on his own at our rural home. He is a laid-back, very friendly young man who is open, calm, and generous. Nicola assisted with our young apple trees—taking care of weeding, trimming, and covering the soil. Together, we chopped firewood and dried a significant amount of fruit. He also helped rake the meadows, and we… read more
(Excellent)
1 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
I had a wonderful week at this farm, it is situated in a very nice place in the hills and I learned a lot about country life.
Alois is a very nice person, the food we ate came almost exclusively from his garden and he cooks very well.
Alois lent me his bike more than once and took me on some trekking trips.
Thank you for everything!
Alois is a very nice person, the food we ate came almost exclusively from his garden and he cooks very well.
Alois lent me his bike more than once and took me on some trekking trips.
Thank you for everything!
11 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer (Patrick) for host
Had a great time in an amazing place.
Relaxed working conditions. and fun out of work activities and recommendations.
Very clean and good place to sleep.
Relaxed working conditions. and fun out of work activities and recommendations.
Very clean and good place to sleep.
30 Mar 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Patrick)
Patrick is a self-organized, strong, skilled diligent young bloke. He helped me with a lot of farmwork and drywalling. We repaired fences, cut firewood, split wood, stacked wood, mooved timber, cleaned up, mooved soil, caught voles, did drywalling, feed animals, ... We (Oma and me) were happy to share meals and live with him- he went along with… read more
(Excellent)
25 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Tamir) for host
wow, I had such a great time.
Alois is an amazing person who knows a bit about everything, he was very kind and helpful, he helped me with everything I needed.
I really enjoyed hanging out with him and listening to his intersting thoughts and his take on life.
Also he knows the best hikes and places to go
the accommodation was very good and there… read more
Alois is an amazing person who knows a bit about everything, he was very kind and helpful, he helped me with everything I needed.
I really enjoyed hanging out with him and listening to his intersting thoughts and his take on life.
Also he knows the best hikes and places to go
the accommodation was very good and there… read more
11 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Tamir)
Tamir was our knight in shining armour - he helped on the farm when I needed it the most, as my knee was out of order. We collected farm machinery from upper Austria, for this he took the trailer walls off- and on again afterwards, we planted trees and mushrooms together, he caught mice, freed the trees from the grass, mucked out the sheep, feed… read more
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Marius & Helena)
Helena and Marius are a very sympathetic couple. They work well together and they do great work in farming environments for sure. They split large logs of wood by hand - with the right tools provided, a job I wouldn´t have asked them for in the first place, but they were happy to be challenged with 70cm diameter oak. Then they further reduced the… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Marius & Helena) for host
We had a very nice stay at Alois place. We worked with wood and made some great experiences. There is a beautiful outdoor swimming pool close by and the train takes only 40 minutes from St. Pölten to Vienna. We wish Alois and his family all the best.
23 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jeffrey)
Jeffrey joint our farm last-minute for some days on his way to Vienna/Greece. He is a very interesting free-spirit with travelling in every cell of his body. It was a very good experience for me to get in touch with that side again and we had inspiring conversations. He is a programmer and did help to maintain the farm and clean the dishes and the… read more
(Very good)
22 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jeffrey) for host
I had a short by beautiful experience with Alois... I help him with practical things after his accident. I am grateful to meet him and I am wish him the best for everything in his life!!!
25 Mar 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Lasse & Flowria)
Lasse & Flowria are a lovely young couple. They are warm-hearted, with a sunny temper, very interested to learn, greatly polite and eager to help. They stayed with us for 2 weeks and we got so much done! Timbering, debarking wood, stacking sawn timber, cutting and wickerworking the willows, planting trees, dismantling fences, raking a pasture,… read more
(Excellent)
12 Mar 2023
Left by Workawayer (Martina) for host
I spent one week in january at Alois, Omis and Opis place with my friend kathi. It was the perfect way for us to spend our winter holidays. Although we are from vienna and it wasn't far away it was a very different experience from our normal city life.
We spent the days helping out Alois and Omi with tasks like chopping wood, helping out in the… read more
We spent the days helping out Alois and Omi with tasks like chopping wood, helping out in the… read more
8 Jan 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Martina)
Martina visited us with her friend and classmate Kathi. There were both very skillfull, interested, friendly and easy going. They are really social, yet are able to comfort and enjoy themselves in their free time. They helped in the house wherever they could, and were always good for a laugh and a warm smile. Oma was impressed by their strengh,… read more
(Excellent)
12 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Zachary)
Zachary joined us in February 2023 and we enjoyed his companionship and help a lot. He is a lively, friendly young man, yet also perfectly capable of keeping himself busy. He was very much interested in the tasks and skills we had to offer, always good for a song on his guitar and always keen to help! We really fell in love with this tall,… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jan 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mohammed Abderrahman) for host
Alois A wonderful and very kind person. His grandfather and grandmother are wonderful. I had a wonderful time. I hope to come back again. Thank you very much for welcoming me. I loved this family.❤️❤️
1 Aug 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Aidan)
Aidan is a caring, tall, kind, young Scottish bloke with a great sense of humour. He is good with animals and was always keen to help us around the house. He organized himself very well and loved to take bike and walking/hiking trips. We moved quite a few things around the house together; he is the fastest hay raking helper we ever had and the… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Dominik) for host
I spent a good time with nice and easy-going and very accommodating Alois and his grandparents, which are both very fun regardless of their advanced age, if you can understand their dialect, haha. The work is hard only if you want it to be hard, nobody forces you to do anything, it is really about what you want to help with, and you sure get time… read more
24 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik)
Dominik joined us for 10 days this June. He is a sympathic character, has excellent German skills and is willing to help. We did rake hay together, staked wood, and thankfully he freed a lot of young trees from the weeds around. We went to Burgenland to sort our old turkey feathers by machine and had long talks on our lifes and the decissions we… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2022
Left by Workawayer (Keanu) for host
My time with Alois and his family was one of the best. Oma and Opa are extremely nice and Oma has the best cooking. Although sometimes hard to understand, Opa's always making jokes. Alois is a very good host because he has so many great ideas on things to see and visit. Always make sure to listen to his travel advise because it's some of the best… read more
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Keanu)
Keanu is a friendly, funny, easy-going young man, eager to help and dedicated to appointed tasks. An open-minded character thinking outside the box of living and working conventions. Unobtrusive in the beginning he became a real fun-maker quick and is always keen on a laugh and loves the outdoors. He´s into reading as well as into meeting new… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jul 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Seraz Ali)
Ali tried to visit us in June as I got sick of Covid the day he flew into Vienna. I got rather sick and had to isolate for 10 days and felt terrible that we couldn´t host him when he already got on a flight to come to our place. Thankfully he understood and spent the time in Vienna. He was happy to get some sightseeing tips and had a great time in… read more
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2021
Left by Workawayer (Carl Johan) for host
I stayed With Alois, Opa and Oma for a little over 2 weeks meanwhile doing a little detour of to Vienna. They all where very compassionate and understanding of the difficulties there are with a language barrier. We had an amazing time doing loads of different and interesting things. You are sure to learn something new when you go there. Also it… read more
28 Oct 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Carl Johan)
Carl Johan contacted us well in advance and we were looking 4ward to meet him. He is a really sunny character and always seems to be in a good mood! He became great friends with my grandparents and I have not seen my grandfather smile that roguish for a long time. Carl Johan helped me with raking the meadows, digging dead trees, sorting sawn… read more
(Excellent)
30 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Marcin & Paulina)
Marcin visited us in August 2021 and we did a lot of different tasks around the house together. He also worked by himself at times. We split and stack wood, we cut and rake grass, we cleaned the deadwood from the backyard, and we dug holes for the mushroom timbers and buried them in sand. He helped me load and unload the scaffold and mucking out.… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Filip)
Filip is a helpful, friendly, interested and clever man that joined us for two weeks in July 2021. He is eager to learn and does the assigned tasks enduring and thoughtful. He interacted and socialized very well also with my grandparents and managed his time very good. His English is exceptional and also his German skills are very good. He… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Filip) for host
I stayed with Alois and his grandparents for two weeks in July and it was soo nice! From the start, everyone was very kind and welcoming to me and I found both the place and the work very relaxing.
The surrounding countryside is beautiful and not discovered by tourists, so you have it all for yourself.
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The first two days I was raking… read more
The surrounding countryside is beautiful and not discovered by tourists, so you have it all for yourself.
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The first two days I was raking… read more
22 Jul 2021
Left by Workawayer (Juan) for host
My experience was incredible. Alois is a 5-stars host, interesting to exchange points of view and good talks! The work is not monotonous, always there is something new to do, and thats cool because never get bored.
The farm and the surroundings are quite beautiful and pleasant! And the townspeople even nicer!
100% recommended!!
The farm and the surroundings are quite beautiful and pleasant! And the townspeople even nicer!
100% recommended!!
22 Jul 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Juan)
Juan is a very warm-hearted, friendly, funny and cool young guy. He helped us with all the things we asked him for and we spent a great time working and travelling together. He is a clever mate to talk to, not just but very well about soccer, and also everything else. We already miss his positive and friendly presence and wish him all the best!
(Excellent)
13 May 2021
Left by Workawayer (Weltenwanderer) for host
We enjoyed our time at Alois' place a lot. He is a calm, friendly and open guy, also a great conversationalist. Thanks for giving us a break, a bed and a hot shower :D All the best for you and we hope to meet you again another time.
12 May 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Weltenwanderer)
Frike and Ben stayed with us for two nights on their way south with their heavy bicycle carrige. They are very lively and funny, they cooked with us deliciously and we had a really good time together. We also teamed up to split a lot of wood together and we wish them the best for their future travels!
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2021
Left by host for Workawayer (Jerome29)
Jerome is a fine young man. He is willing to help and interested in many things. He is funny and has a sweet french accent. We worked a lot together and I had a good time with him. We needed some time to understand each other but then we had a good communication. At times he has his own ways of seening things but we always found a shared… read more
(Excellent)
2 Feb 2021
Left by Workawayer (Jerome29) for host
I was happy to meet you Alois and your familly and gave a hand, in December 2020, even if my stay was short time. Nice time for me in countryside close to St Polten, West Vienna. I helped around the farm, chopping woods, fire wood, move some stuff. Not hard job. I enjoy the calm of the countryside, the good food. Thanks Omma and Oppa for that and… read more
18 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Julie & Raphael) for host
We spent a very good stay at Aloïs's home ! 10 days where we shared and discuss a lot about all subject. The house is magnificent and the countryside very beautiful. Aloïs is very friendly welcoming and open minded. Omma and Oppa are very warm and Omma is a great cook ! We discovered many typical Austrian dishes. A wonderful stay !
14 Dec 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Julie & Raphael)
Julie and Raphael are a brilliant couple! They are very good together and a perfect match. They are straightforward and we became friends quick. They are uncomplicated and very warm-hearted. They are cooperative and engage in the work, they are skilful and helpful and never intrusive. We had very exciting and joyful talks during meals and in the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2020
Left by Workawayer (Michele) for host
This was my first experience with workaway and it was great.
Alois, his grandparents and his mother are really welcoming.
Every day there was some different jobs to do like managing the wood, taking care of trees and animals, painting a wall..
I was there for 2 weeks, and in the weekend Alois helped me to find a place to stay in Wien, really… read more
Alois, his grandparents and his mother are really welcoming.
Every day there was some different jobs to do like managing the wood, taking care of trees and animals, painting a wall..
I was there for 2 weeks, and in the weekend Alois helped me to find a place to stay in Wien, really… read more
14 Nov 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Michele)
Michele is a very grown-up, yet humorous and friendly, relaxed, hard-working young man, that we enjoyed hosting a lot. He was always eager to help and also enjoyed relaxing after lunch. He kicked my ass to work on our insulation when I wanted to quit procrastinating- thank you Michele for that! We had very good and funny conversations and he is… read more
(Excellent)
25 Oct 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Kristina)
Kristina was a lovely guest- she stayed with my grandparents and they worked, cooked and laughed together! She is a very straight forward and honest character with an open hart and a lot of fun on her mind. We were happy to meet her and host her here in Pyhra. All the best, Alois, Opa and Oma
(Excellent)
7 Sep 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lea)
Lea and Lukas are a perfect couple- always having fun and they are very kind to one another. As they used to be city kids, they had no idea of most of the work we did. But they picked up every skill in an instant and showed extreme effort in completing every task they got. They were easy to satisfy with food and they planned bicyle rides and hikes… read more
(Excellent)
8 Aug 2020
Left by Workawayer (Matěj) for host
Alois is an awesome host!! Took us for trips, was very merry with everything and always tried to find a work for me that I would love the most! He is a good guy and I wish him the best of luck in his life-journey :)) Thanks for everything Alois!!! :)
17 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Matěj)
Matej has been with us for 2 weeks. He is a confident, funny, thoughtful young traveller who is always interested in how things work. He asks to get a deeper understanding and likes to learn different tasks. He is grateful for every experience and always thinks about what to learn from it. He is easy to host as he is not picky on food and can also… read more
(Excellent)
23 Jul 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Zsofi)
Zsofi [dt.:tschofi] has been with us for more than a week, and she integrated as a family member. She was so natural and subtle that it was a real pleasure to live with her- we didn´t really host her. She was always good for a laugh and we enjoyed her happy presence. She liked to work with us- if it was raking, weeding the young trees, stacking… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Zsofi) for host
I spent 10 days with this amazing family in Atzling which was my first Workaway experience.
I am really lucky that I had the chance to meet with them all.
From the first moment they handled me as if I was part of the family.
Alois is a great, easy-going, communicative, open-minded and very funny host and has a good knowledge about… read more
I am really lucky that I had the chance to meet with them all.
From the first moment they handled me as if I was part of the family.
Alois is a great, easy-going, communicative, open-minded and very funny host and has a good knowledge about… read more
3 Jul 2020
Left by Workawayer (Petr & Alena) for host
I've spent two weeks with Alois during winter time and it was great experience. I felt like we have a lot of things in common. We had always something to speak about and it was fun! Alois showed me all the hiking routes around the farm and we went for a hike together. Also sauna was cool. We worked mostly together in the forest bringing wood home… read more
23 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Petr & Alena)
Petr is a very friendly and immediate-buddy guy. I saw a lot of myself in his personality and so we had a good connection strait away. He is easy and uncomplicated to live with and it is cool to spend time together. He was a enthusiastic and strong help on the farm. We did hike together and had a really super time. I hope he gets to travel as much… read more
(Excellent)
26 Jun 2020
Left by Workawayer (Lisa) for host
Dear Alois, Omi and Opi,
thank you for having me! I had a great time, learned a lot and enjoyed the time with you all.
I've spend two weeks at the farm. Most of the time, we spend together working and enjoying our free time.
Work life- feeding the baby turkeys ( that was my part every morning, lucky me), woodwork, raked the meadow (google… read more
thank you for having me! I had a great time, learned a lot and enjoyed the time with you all.
I've spend two weeks at the farm. Most of the time, we spend together working and enjoying our free time.
Work life- feeding the baby turkeys ( that was my part every morning, lucky me), woodwork, raked the meadow (google… read more
20 Jun 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Lisa)
Yes, we were looking for someone like you, Lisa! Always a smile and a helping hand for us. Good-willing, interested, autonomous at work, as well as relaxed, funny, in-for-everything, charming and thankful for our shared free-time. Lisa is not picky on food (I cooked), she has a strong constitution when it comes to curvy motorbike rides, she can… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Marianna) for host
This farm touched my heart. It was my first Workaway experience. My stay there was like therapy for my soul. Wonderful sceneries with sunshine and sunrise/sunset just in front of the house or while cycling. Lots of beauty and lovely and caring people around. I had the chance to do different kinds of tasks which I really enjoyed. I loved every… read more
23 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Marianna)
MArianna is a lively, lovely and hard working young lady. She helped everywhere and expecially my grandparents could work with her in te garden as her German is very good. She also helped in the kitchen and is generally a very concious and caring person! I hope she´s doing well in her new job and wish her many more travels around the world! All… read more
(Excellent)
23 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cindy)
Cindy stayed with us for a week. She was a very pleasant guest and helped wherever she could. I had to work outside the farm so she worked in the garden with granny and we did workwork and mucking out when I was here. She is a very clever and friendly young lady and I enjoyed our conversations a lot. She has a great heart and enjoys animals and… read more
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Cicel & Gabriel) for host
How to summarize everything we live in Atzling. It was a challenging workaway, in a good way. We dont stop to be surprised, at work level, nature, and learning of all kinds. Alois is not a common host. He is multifasic, has an enormous physical and mental strength, which we admire. He has so much energy that he infects and motivates you to achieve… read more
28 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Cicel & Gabriel)
Cicel and Gabriel are lovely people and were a great help! They helped us with our fruit trees, the animals, changing the roof and cleaning up afterwards. They are lively and adventurous- always there for a hike, a bike trip, a night at the campfire as well as a night out! They are steady and exact workers and very clever and educated discussion… read more
(Excellent)
4 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
I was only able to stay for a week but I felt like part of the family from the moment I got there. Everyone was very easy-going and fun to talk to and to get along with. I had the chance to do different kinds of work and to learn many things about living on a farm and agriculture. It's the perfect place for enjoying a peaceful, family-like… read more
18 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara is a cheerful, yet thoughtful young woman that has done a half years job in a week! ;-) We worked together and also she worked alone on things that needed to be done since at least half a year. She is always straightforward, committed and responsible. She´s a uncomplicated and thankful eater and a brilliant conversation partner for a beer… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)
Edward worked with us for a week. He is an open-minded, skilled, easy-going, lively character. An interesting young man to talk with and he is eager to help. We did weed trees, rake meadows, split wood, muck out sheep and turkeys together. He was always on time and we had fun and inspiring dialogues hiking to Rudolfshöhe. He is also a pleasant… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host
I had an fantastic time at the farm with Alois, Oma and Opa. From the beginning I felt extremely welcome, Alois was very kind in explaining the tasks and helping me practice german, and showing me the best hiking routes nearby. He’s a really cool guy and we had a lot of interesting conversations. The natural surroundings and views are amazing,… read more
12 Jun 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Erin)
Erin and Helen are a great team. They work well together and complement each other, as they have different interests and skills. They are very harmonic, as much as a mother and a teenager can get ;-) Erin was always extremely thoughtful and interested and Helen can be very energetic and playful. Both were eager to help and also to explore the… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Erin) for host
Alois is a real renaissance man, with interest and knowledge about a wide variety of things. We had a wonderful time on the farm and learned a lot, though worked hard! For city people like us, it was very satisfying to have the full farm experience caring for the turkeys and moving fences and working in the garden. Oma and Opa speak Austrian… read more
21 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sharon (Hiu Ting)) for host
This is my 3rd Workaway experience, and as usual, it's a great experience with lots of joy!
Let's start with introducing the family: Alois the host, who is in charge of the farm; Oma and Opa, the grandparents of Alois. All of them are very kind, friendly and caring people, who always noticed my needs even before I voiced out. Alois is very… read more
Let's start with introducing the family: Alois the host, who is in charge of the farm; Oma and Opa, the grandparents of Alois. All of them are very kind, friendly and caring people, who always noticed my needs even before I voiced out. Alois is very… read more
20 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Sharon (Hiu Ting))
Sharon is a very kind, friendly and helpful young person! She speaks perfect German and managed to understand our local slang/dialect very well. She was always willing to help when we asked her to do so. She picked up new skills while she was here and adapted very well to farm life, what was new to her. She blended into family life as part of the… read more
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host
This was my first workaway experience and I was very impressed with how good my host Alois was.
Very caring and always tried to get me involved with his work.
Was always avaliable if I have an questions about the area or history and just a pleasure to be involved with his family as well.
I couldn't of asked for anymore that I got with my own… read more
Very caring and always tried to get me involved with his work.
Was always avaliable if I have an questions about the area or history and just a pleasure to be involved with his family as well.
I couldn't of asked for anymore that I got with my own… read more
31 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)
Adrian was a pleasure to have! While being communicative and a real good listener, he also found himself something to do when on his own- perfect balance. He was a great help bringing wood from the forest and splitting it with my grandfather. Even though they don´t share a language, they understood each other perfect and worked together for days.… read more
(Excellent)
2 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marguerite & Brian) for host
Where is the option for six stars?
Five stars simply doesn't cut this life-changing experience we have had.
My husband and I had the best time of our lives!
Where to start?
Ok, I'll start with food just because I am really hungry right now and I am dreaming of anything that is made by Ouma. She is super talented in the kitchen. He eyes light… read more
Five stars simply doesn't cut this life-changing experience we have had.
My husband and I had the best time of our lives!
Where to start?
Ok, I'll start with food just because I am really hungry right now and I am dreaming of anything that is made by Ouma. She is super talented in the kitchen. He eyes light… read more
25 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marguerite & Brian)
They are not our first, but they could be our last- if they stayed after next Saturday. Margs and Brian arrived here fresh off the plane from South Africa- they take a year off in order to get to know more about Europe and agriculture. Since their arrival they bring a great attitude and a beautiful spirit to the farm. My grandparent’s don´t speak… read more
(Excellent)
19 Sep 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host
First things first: within minutes of my arrival, I was offered the first piece of cake. Throughout my stay at Pitzelsberghof, there was a seemingly never-ending supply of cakes available, provided by either Omi or Alois's mother. How could I possibly resist? I just want to point out here, tough, that I'm sociable enough to share them with other… read more
18 Sep 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jessica)
Jessica brightened up many days. She is a funny, outgoing, positive character with a big heart! She´s got a good sense for work/life-balance and speaks like a British native. She´s a clean person and very sociable. She´s focussed and persistent at work, but also when there is cake´s or books to finish! ;-) She helped a lot on powerwashing the… read more
(Excellent)
29 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco & Chiara)
Marco stayed with us August 2018- the busiest month for Alois, Martin and for the farm. He saved our relationships, as he took responsibility and cared for the animals for days, so we could treat our loved ones to a short holiday. He has an extremely friendly and helpful nature, and we all enjoyed working, eating, swimming and talking to Marco!… read more
(Excellent)
26 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Marco & Chiara) for host
Sooooo, stayed in Alois's place 20 days. I'll just say that, if you can you should totally go there, reasons why, to follow(in arbitrary order):
1- THE PLACE: The farm is a real comfy-embedded place. The atmosphere surrounding the place is really calm and you have plenty of spare time to enjoy the surroundings. Biking is a big thing, I've had the… read more
1- THE PLACE: The farm is a real comfy-embedded place. The atmosphere surrounding the place is really calm and you have plenty of spare time to enjoy the surroundings. Biking is a big thing, I've had the… read more
16 Aug 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Bradley)
What a time to be alive! Bradley brightened up many days just by showing such superb attitude and enormous joy in life. He is a hard working and an aficionado- he enjoys sunsets and food. He is always good for a laugh and at the same time a very well-mannered young man. He is attentive and thankful. Ask him about snowboarding, and even more about… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Bradley) for host
What a time to be alive getting to spend time on a wonderful farm in a nice part of the world. I felt like royalty staying here alois ohma and opa treated me way to well. The work was varied and very enjoyable with plenty of free time to enjoy the surrounding area. Alois was an excellent tour guide for the local area providing maps for walks… read more
13 Aug 2018
Left by Workawayer (Miriam) for host
First of all - sorry for the late feedback.
I had a perfect stay at Alois's farm. I stopped there during my cycling trip and stayed at their farm for about a week in May. The farm is situated in a beautiful landscape and close to nature. I had a pretty good time there. Thanks for all. From the first moment i felt welcome. Alois's grandparents are… read more
I had a perfect stay at Alois's farm. I stopped there during my cycling trip and stayed at their farm for about a week in May. The farm is situated in a beautiful landscape and close to nature. I had a pretty good time there. Thanks for all. From the first moment i felt welcome. Alois's grandparents are… read more
22 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Miriam)
Miriam stopped by on her bike tour through central Europe. As expected, for a traveller who depends on his legs, she was a very active and kind visitor. She integrated perfectly into the family and the time we had together was really enjoyable. She is a very social person and especially a good listener. She is always good for a laugh and was… read more
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Rhisiart & Amanda) for host
We had a great experience on this small farm. The work was varied and included: caring for the turkeys, wood splitting, tree felling, gathering hay, weeding, jet washing roof tiles (great job in the hot sun) and collecting fruit. Alois was always on hand to teach, guide and support us. It was great working together as a team, but also having the… read more
11 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Rhisiart & Amanda)
Rhisiart & Amanda are Welsh! Wait, not quite – Amanda is English! But in first place, they are a lovely couple, wonderful mates and strong workers. They have perfect manners, they are tidy and organized people. As soon as they knew what help we needed, they organized their schedule themselves and always could be asked for help- as unpredictable… read more
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Alois, Martin, Oma and Opa were gracious hosts, providing us with a wholesome workaway experience in Austria. From watching turkeys hatch in their incubator to power washing roof tiles to gardening with Oma, there was never a dull moment helping out on this beautiful farm. Albeit a little labour intensive at times (for us novice farmhands) we had… read more
2 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Carolyne and Johanna took our hearts by storm when they mailed about their plan to stay at the farm. They are very charming young ladies, but strong workers at the same time! Some say they just worked so hard, because they wanted the vast amounts of cake, we served with every meal, not to get on their hips.. ;-) I had the feeling they enjoyed work… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2018
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Alois was a very attentive host, When I was standing on the wheat field He just appeared with a chair, He was aware of every manner and aspects regarded to the workawayer's well being. When He wasn't busy with us He was always thinkering on new solutions around the house fixing, reparing, or inventing.
We had the opportunity to experience… read more
We had the opportunity to experience… read more
25 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Laszlo is a very friendly, calm and vigorous young man. He has a distinct sense of humor and is always kind and stays focussed at work. He integrated perfectly into our setting with Miriam as a second workaway guest and my grandparents. He liked to help us with the work on the farm and never complained, even when we had the wrong food for him. He… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jamie) for host
Wow, what a fantastic experience!
This was my first workaway and Alois and his family along with Martin were so friendly and patient with me. They also helped with my German. I stayed for 5 weeks and worked on a variety of jobs including a new roof, tree felling and the ever famous turkey slaughter!!
I would recommend to anybody who enjoys the… read more
This was my first workaway and Alois and his family along with Martin were so friendly and patient with me. They also helped with my German. I stayed for 5 weeks and worked on a variety of jobs including a new roof, tree felling and the ever famous turkey slaughter!!
I would recommend to anybody who enjoys the… read more
23 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jamie)
Jamie was always good-tempered and gentle! In the morning he got up with a friendly face and even when we had some decent workload he always stayed focussed but had a smile for everyone. He likes to sing along with a wide variety of music that he enjoys and always knows an anecdote. He is willing to learn and always constructive when asking. He is… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Adam is a real workawayer- eager to learn, motivated, willing to work. He knew some German but it was hard for him to speak with my grandparents- due to their dialect. But he managed even that when I had to leave for 2 days. He is sunny- hearted and very sociable. He has no direct link to agriculture but quickly learned how to do farm stuff-… read more
(Excellent)
17 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
To stay for my first workaway experience at this farm was definetely a great decision. Although I could barely get some German words out of my mouth, the whole family welcomed me to their home very warmly so it almost felt like a family holiday. The work was very diverse and there was always plenty to do from projects already started but also… read more
22 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Joshua)
Joshua is an amazing guy. He has a cheerful disposition, is warm-hearted and funny, always interested and clever as hell. Just don´t prepare food with gluten- this is the only occasion I saw him quite down. His humour is terrific and his patience great. He is willing to work when he knows how and why. His questions even led me to change my plans… read more
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Joshua) for host
During my 2 and a half month stay at the farm with Alois, the Grandparents and Martin I had an amazing experience! It was great to see how a small, family and friend farm is operated. During my stay I worked with many other workawayers and we were constantly doing fun activities (such as going to the river, lakes, barbecues and bike riding) and… read more
4 Sep 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Anna is a lively and interested young girl that immediately puts hands on- when I got her from the train station to our "working kitchen" she took over cutting green beans without speaking the language of my grandparents who worked there at the time. She blended in the household just fine and I she enjoyed the WLAN, walking and sleeping in her… read more
(Very good)
29 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
I had a wonderful time at this farm. The projects were engaging and and I learned so much about the many responsibilities of farming. Alois and Martin are awesome instructors and I really enjoyed working alongside them. Their passion for their work on the farm is always evident. Not only that, but they were incredibly welcoming and organized some… read more
28 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
We forgot to exchange numbers and directions, so Jordan showed huge creativity in finding me. He is a very kind and gentle person and helped were he could. That was not always easy because at times I wasn´t organized well enough to appoint new tasks to him, but he quickly found work for himself. He integrated perfectly into the team and the… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Mathilde)
Mathilde and Antoine were with us for 2 weeks this summer. We didn´t just work together- like building fancy fences, but we ate fish (natural sushi), we bonfired a lot, we discovered the highest castles and the deepest caves, we bathed (sun & river) by bike, we did Jam sessions with many fruits and of course we mucked out the sheep… read more
(Excellent)
9 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Mathilde) for host
Antoine and I had such a good time on the Atzling farm! We learned a lot (including fun facts about wild turkeys) and the work was always interesting. The projects went forward and still there was plenty of time to relax or to visit Vienna and the beautiful area around the farm, therefore we never felt under pressure. Alois, Martin and the family… read more
10 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Judith)
Judith is a warm-hearted person with a cheerful disposition- she always got a smile for us. Judith was one of our first two workawayers on the farm and set the standard high for future guests. She found herself places to relax and enjoyed the quiet surroundings, but loved to join us for a jump in the river, barbecue, fishing or any bonfire action… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Judith) for host
The stay at this farm was my first workaway-experience and it was a great one! The farm is situated in a beautiful scenic environment and the tasks were very diverse - I have learned something new every day. The working times are handled flexibly, depending on the projects that are currently pending, weather conditions, plans of all those… read more
