The Mohnhof Greßl in Haiden near Ottenschlag is a popular destination for visitors who want to learn about regional products and their origins. This family-run farm grows poppies and processes them into cold-pressed cooking oils, among other products. A gift shop and the Poppy Museum round out the experience. For your vacation with Anna and Herbert inContinue Reading
Poppy seed pastries and poppy seed noodles are among the specialties you should try during a vacation in the Waldviertel. Both combine poppy seeds with potato dough, but differ significantly in how they’re prepared: Poppy seed pastries are filled and baked, while poppy seed noodles are shaped, boiled, and then mixed with poppy seeds. For our vacation guests in Gutenbrunn, they’re a delightfulContinue Reading
The Ottenschlag Chamber Theater is a wonderful destination for anyone who wants to combine their vacation in the Waldviertel with theater, cabaret, or music. Explore the area during the day and attend a performance in the evening—this adds another dimension to your stay. A cultural evening together is also a great way to spend a weekend as a couple.Continue Reading
The wayside shrines in Ottenschlag invite you to explore the Waldviertel with your eyes wide open. Some of these small monuments catch your eye as you walk by. Others you only discover when you slow down and take a closer look—a cross above a roof, a figure behind a grille, or a picture in aContinue Reading
The Gutenbrunnerberg is a great outing for visitors who want to experience Ottenschlag from a different perspective. On the hill south of the town square stands a small wayside shrine, popularly known as the “Kreuzstrebe.” Its location offers a view of the town and provides a glimpse into the region’s religious history. For our guests in theContinue Reading
The Hubertus Chapel in Ottenschlag is a great little destination for anyone who wants to combine nature, regional history, and a stroll during their vacation in the Waldviertel. The chapel is located near the shooting range and can easily be incorporated into a hike through the Ottenschlag area. For our guests staying at the Gutenbrunn vacation apartments, this is a particularly great optionContinue Reading
Lower Ottenschlag Village Pond The Ottenschlag neighborhood offers a beautiful view of the water. It also includes the Lower Ottenschlag Village Pond, making it a family-friendly destination. Houses, trees, parts of the castle, and the wayside shrine of St. John of Nepomuk tell an interesting story, and there’s also a playground. For our guests staying in the Gutenbrunn vacation rentalsContinue Reading
