An AI-generated concert scene in the arcaded courtyard of Pöggstall Castle, featuring an audience and a photo badge of Anna and Herbert.

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The Pöggstall Castle Culture Days combine music, literature, and theater with historic venues in the southern Waldviertel region. Under the artistic direction of Elisabeth Augustin, the 2026 program features a variety of formats—from concerts and castle talks to puppet theater. For your stay with Anna and Herbert in Gutenbrunn, the event series offers a wonderfulContinue Reading

A happy couple stands in a field of blooming poppies near the Anna & Herbert Gutegenbrunn vacation rentals in the picturesque Waldviertel region.

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The Waldviertel Mohnhof Greßl near Ottenschlag is a delightful destination for our vacation guests. Here, you’ll learn how poppies are grown, processed, and transformed into high-quality regional specialties. From our vacation apartments in Gutenbrunn, the Mohnhof is a wonderful place to explore as part of a leisurely day trip. Especially during poppy blossom season, you can expectContinue Reading

Anna and Herbert are picking porcini and chanterelles in a forest near Gutenbrunn in the Waldviertel region.

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Porcini mushrooms, chanterelles, and the joys of nature—with an overnight stay in our vacation apartments. For many nature lovers, mushroom hunting in the Waldviertel is a special highlight of the year. All around Gutenbrunn, you’ll find expansive forests, mossy ground, quiet forest trails, and a landscape where you can truly unwind. If you’d like to combine mushroom hunting with a relaxing vacationContinue Reading

A couple is swimming at night in the Edlesbergerteich under a full moon, as advertised by the Anna & Herbert Gutegenbrunn Vacation Rentals in the Waldviertel region.

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A Special Experience in the Waldviertel A tranquil lake, dark forests, glistening water, and the full moon overhead: Full-moon swimming in the Edlesbergerteich is a special nature experience for anyone seeking peace, atmosphere, and an extraordinary getaway in the Waldviertel. Just a few minutes away from our vacation apartments in Gutenbrunn, Edlesbergerteich offers a beautifulContinue Reading

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A particularly beautiful destination during poppy season in the Waldviertel is the poppy village of Armschlag. When the poppy fields bloom in delicate shades of pink, red, and purple, they create a unique landscape that delights many visitors every year. For our vacation guests in Gutenbrunn, Armschlag is a worthwhile excursion—ideal for nature lovers, families, and those who enjoy life, andContinue Reading

A woman is taking a leisurely stroll through a poppy field near the Anna & Herbert Gutegenbrunn vacation rentals in the idyllic Waldviertel region.

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Quiz – A Colorful Family Experience in the Waldviertel The Mohnblüte Armschlag, featuring a mobile poppy quiz, is a colorful family destination in the Waldviertel—ideal for a trip starting from Gutenbrunn. Those who spend their vacation in our vacation rentals in Gutenbrunn will discover many nearby destinations that are typical of the Waldviertel. One of the most beautiful and colorful destinations isContinue Reading

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A relaxing vacation in our vacation apartments in Gutenbrunn. When the fields in the Waldviertel take on soft, delicate colors, one of the most beautiful times of the year begins: poppy season. Around the summer solstice, and especially from late June through mid-July, the poppy fields put on an impressive display, depending on the weather.Continue Reading