Own fish farm \u2013 fresh catch on the table<\/span><\/h3>\nHealthy rainbow trout, brook trout, char or golden trout \u2013 only regional types of fish<\/strong> are cultivated in our own fish farm.<\/strong> Over 20 000 fish swim in five ponds filled with fresh and clear spring water from the Radst\u00e4dter Tauern mountains.<\/strong> The fish ponds are just 400 m from the Stieglerhof.<\/strong> A short walk to the ponds is definitely worthwhile, as they are beautifully situated on the edge of the forest. You’ll be surprised by this lovely fish farming spot, which entices you to linger and relax a while. Our own fish farm derives from our love of and great interest in fishing. Our guests are welcome to try out fishing for themselves.<\/strong> A cosy fishermen’s hut is available for use. Our ponds have a constant water temperature of seven degrees celsius all year round and don’t freeze over in winter. Good fishing – hope you catch something.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Environmental awareness & sustainability<\/span><\/h3>\nWe are aware of the high quality of our habitat and want to use our resources wisely. Therefore our hotel uses an environmentally-friendly heating plant<\/strong>, that runs on wood from our own forest. Thanks to our private hydro-power station<\/strong> we can provide the whole farm and hotel with our own energy. Savour our fresh water<\/strong>, that originates from our own spring<\/strong> \u2013 you’ll appreciate the great taste straightaway. In the kitchen too we set great store by sustainability: Lots of our produce<\/strong> comes from our own farm<\/strong> and local companies in the region. Thus we can spoil our guests with high-quality produce and protect the environment at the same time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Farm chapel at the Stieglerhof<\/span><\/h3>\nThis simple building stands right next to our main building facing the valley and is a small architectural jewel.<\/strong> Today mass celebrating May Devotion<\/strong> or golden wedding anniversaries<\/strong> are held in the Josef Chapel. In May 2013 the chapel was restored<\/strong> and shines in all its glory for us and our guests. The history of the Josef Chapel at the Stieglerhof goes back a long way.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”The history – read more”]The story goes that a long time ago a boy called Josef became sick. His father promised that if his son got better he would build a chapel for the boy’s name patron in thanks. The boy got well again and the chapel was built, however never finished and it was used as a carriage shed for tools. For a long time it was rumoured that if the promise was not kept and the chapel not finished, then there would never by peace and quiet on the farm. At last the 4th generation \u2013 in 1979<\/strong> \u2013completed the chapel<\/strong> and it has been <\/strong>used for its original purpose since then.[\/vc_toggle]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t