--- title: Herbs url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs.html" image: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/user_upload/muehlviertel/bilder/Logos/Logo_Muehlviertel_Website_neu.png" date: 2025-04-23 modified: 2025-04-23 --- # Herbs © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Ludwig Pullirsch: Bergkräuter Close copyright ![Zitronenmelissefeld mit Ausblick. Zu sehen ist eine Frau, die im Kräuterfeld steht, und in die Ferne blickt.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_BergkraeuterZitronenmelissefeldFrau05_TVBMuehlviertel_LudwigPullirsch_3730772db0.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Ludwig Pullirsch: Bergkräuter") ![Zitronenmelissefeld mit Ausblick. Zu sehen ist eine Frau, die im Kräuterfeld steht, und in die Ferne blickt.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/0/csm_BergkraeuterZitronenmelissefeldFrau05_TVBMuehlviertel_LudwigPullirsch_875aa4843f.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Ludwig Pullirsch: Bergkräuter") [ Accommodation Booking ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/search-accommodation/unterkunftsbuchung.html) Herb corner =========== The gentle Mühlviertel granite landscape and the harsh climate favour the slow growth of the herbs and therefore guarantee the highest quality. Herbs are also professionally cultivated and processed on special organic herb farms. Here we present some of the farms, recipes, interesting facts and stories about the herbs in our region. Herb farms and producers ------------------------ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ludwig Pullirsch Close copyright ![at the organic herb farm Aufreiter](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Ludwig Pullirsch") Organic herb farm Aufreiter AUFLEBEN - Living in the rhythm and with the treasures of nature, breathing a sigh of relief. This philosophy, which defines life and work at the Aufreiter… [ Organic farm Aufreit ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430030215/bio-kraeuterhof-aufreiter.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Hedwigs Gartl Close copyright ![Hilda Gruber from Hedwigs Gartl](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Hedwigs Gartl") Hedwig's Gartl Natural garden - organic herbal products - organic store There is a lot to discover in the organic nature paradise in Bad Zell with its herb garden and… [ Hedwig's Gartl ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/104006/hedwigs-gartl.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: AlberndorfAufreiter Close copyright ![HerbsAlberndorfAufreiterFrauenmantel](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: AlberndorfAufreiter") Sonnenhof Alpine herbs Our organic farm is located at around 930 metres above sea level in Liebenau, the highest municipality in Upper Austria on the Mühlviertler Alm. On our natural… [ Sonnenhof Alpine her ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017860/sonnenhof-almkraeuter-e-u.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Pullirsch Close copyright ![Smell quendel in the Mühlviertel Nature Park](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Pullirsch") Mühlviertel Nature Park The Naturpark Mühlviertel (Mühlviertel nature park) covers four municipalities: Allerheiligen i.M. - Bad Zell - Rechberg - St. Thomas am Bl. … [ To the nature park ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/401548/naturpark-muehlviertel.html) ![Kräuterwirt Dunzinger large guest garden, own herb and vegetable garden](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Herbalist Dunzinger Garden") Herbalist Dunzinger ENJOYMENT - the buzzword of our time! Everyone wants it, but hardly anyone has time for it. In our hectic and profit-orientated society, there is hardly any… [ To the herbalist ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/101207/kraeuterwirt-dunzinger.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Biberhof Close copyright ![Family photo Friesenecker family](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Biberhof") The Biberhof We see it as our task as farmers to passionately supply conscious consumers with high-quality food that grows on our doorstep. Regionally grown & processed by… [ The Biberhof ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029673/biberhof.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt Close copyright ![BiohofAbrahamHirschbach_TVBM%c3%bchlviertlerAlmFreistadt](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: TVB Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt") Organic farm Abraham Immerse yourself in the world of dairy sheep and lambs and learn everything from "pasture to cheese". BIOHOF ABRAHAM is located directly on the mountain herb… [ Organic farm Abraham ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430032333/biohof-abraham-hofkaeserei-abraham.html) Herb baker Freudenthaler [ To the herb baker ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100666/n-a.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Herbert Schauer Close copyright ![Herb garden](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Herbert Schauer") Herb Garden Explore and experience herbs in the herbal power source [ To the herb garden ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/400096/herb-garden.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Schaumberger - Kraeuter und Hofbrennerei Close copyright ![Schaumberger - Herbs and farm distillery](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Schaumberger - Kraeuter und Hofbrennerei") Herbs & distillery Schaumberger The Schaumberger family gives you the opportunity to find out more about their own brandies and liqueurs. It is our endeavour to produce high quality, to be… [ To the Schaumberger ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003057/kraeuter-hofbrennerei-schaumberger.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Bio Kräuterhof Wagnergut Close copyright ![Herbs Wagnergut](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Bio Kräuterhof Wagnergut") Herbal farm Wagnergut Wagnergut - smells good! Wagnergut - tastes good! Wagnergut - good for you! All the best for body and soul - starting with teas, ointments and oils ... … [ Herbal farm Wagnergu ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024435/bio-kraeuter-wagnergut.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: greazeigs Close copyright ![Greazeigs macro](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: greazeigs") Greazeigs [ Greazeigs ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430034602/greazeigs.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Österr. Bergkräutergenossenschaft Close copyright ![Mountain herbs products](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Österr. Bergkräutergenossenschaft") Mountain herbs We are the Austrian Mountain Herb Cooperative - an association of over 70 committed organic farmers from the Mühlviertel region. Our members cultivate the… [ Mountain herbs ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/102024/austrian-mountain-herbs-cooperative.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Faser und Farbe Seufferlein Close copyright ![Wolle](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Faser und Farbe Seufferlein") Organic farm Seufferlein Preserving old handicrafts [ Organic farm Seuffer ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430021118/organic-farm-seufferlein.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Kräutergarten Klaffer am Hochficht Close copyright ![Kräutergarten Eingang](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Kräutergarten Klaffer am Hochficht") Austria's largest organic medicinal herb, show and educational garden Austria's largest organic medicinal herb, show and educational garden Austria's first and largest organic medicinal herb garden with around 1500 different… [ To the organic herb ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000829/austria-s-largest-organic-medicinal-herb-show-and-teaching-garden.html) ![Kräuterführung mit Christine](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "Kräuterführung mit Christine") Kräuteralm Kräuteralm Klaffer is the first "Green Care Auszeithof" (Green Care Time Out Farm) [ Kräuteralm ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430001720/herb-alm.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Wilde Rose Close copyright ![Ausbildungszentrum Wilde Rose](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Wilde Rose") Wilde Rose training centre [ Training centre ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430024880/trianing-centre-wilde-rose.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Biogartenhof Mühlland Close copyright ![Garten im Biogartenhof](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Biogartenhof Mühlland") Organic garden centre Mühlland Permanent agriculture at the organic farm Mühlland. Community garden, rare breeds and plants, wild bush hedges, ... [ To the organic garde ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010598/organic-garden-centre-muehlland.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Lemurien-Lehrgarten Close copyright ![Pflanzen fürs Hochbeet](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Lemurien-Lehrgarten") Lemuria educational show garden The Lehrgarten reveals special secrets and unusual methods, which are shown on the basis of special forms of attachment. [ To the show garden ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016764/lemuria-teaching-garden.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. Klaffer medicinal herb garden & Hirschbach herbal power source ------------------------------------------------------------------ In Austria's largest organic medicinal herb garden in Klaffer am Hochficht, around 1,000 different medicinal plants thrive in lovingly designed themed beds. From May to October, the garden offers guided tours, discovery tours and the popular Kräuterkirtag - a place where traditional herbal knowledge is kept alive. The Kräuterkraftquelle in Hirschbach offers fascinating insights into the processing of local organic herbs. Here, the Austrian Mountain Herb Co-operative refines regional herbs into high-quality teas, spices and natural products. Guided tours and tastings allow visitors to experience the world of herbs with all their senses. [ ![](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/a/3/csm_Gr%C3%B6%C3%9Fter_Bio-Heilkr%C3%A4uter-__Schau-_und_Lehrgarten_%C3%96sterreichs_TVB_M%C3%BChlviertel_1f56939fd8.jpg) Austria's largest organic medicinal herb, show and educational garden Klaffer am Hochficht ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000829/austria-s-largest-organic-medicinal-herb-show-and-teaching-garden.html) [ ![](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/9/a/csm_Natur-_und_Erlebnisweg_HERBALIX_TVB_Muehlviertel_6f12b859a2.jpg) HERBALIX nature & adventure trail Hirschbach im Mühlkreis ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006081/natur-erlebnisweg-herbalix.html) [ ![](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/6/csm_Bergkr%C3%A4uterwanderweg_TVB_Muehlviertel_be8fc7fcb2.jpg) Mountain herb trail Hirschbach im Mühlkreis ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-tour/detail/430000669/mountain-herb-trail-in-the-muehlviertel.html) © Open copyright © Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Muntermacher Smoothie für den Frühling Close copyright ![Muntermacher Smoothie für den Frühling von oben fotografiert.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/a/csm_IMG_20210404_182402_36cac6e32b.jpg "Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Muntermacher Smoothie für den Frühling") Pick-me-up herbs Against spring fatigue Pick-me-up herbs Against spring fatigue Karin Theresa Mikota describes a few well-known wild herbs in more detail here, which strengthen us and "cheer us up" in spring. There is also a recipe tip for a pick-me-up smoothie. [ Pick-me-up herbs ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/pick-me-up-herbs.html) Against spring fatigue, Pick-me-up herbs - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Löwenzahnhonig Close copyright ![Löwenzahnhonig mit Löwenzahn-Blüten schön dekoriert. ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/2/0/csm_L%C3%B6wenzahn_kleiner_19dccc7f22.jpg "Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Löwenzahnhonig") For lion forces Dandelion honey For lion forces Dandelion honey As the trend towards a vegan diet is becoming increasingly popular, dandelion honey is a great alternative to ordinary bee honey. Here you can find out interesting facts about the plant and get to the recipe. [ Dandelion honey ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/dandelion-honey.html) Dandelion honey, For lion forces - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto: Kräuterwirt Dunzinger: Quendl-Hendl Close copyright ![Quendl-Hendl vom Kräuterwirt Dunzinger angerichtet auf einem grauen Teller.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/c/8/csm_QuendlHendlTellerangerichtet_KraeuterwirtDunzinger_372deb6df6.jpg "Foto: Kräuterwirt Dunzinger: Quendl-Hendl") Herbalist Dunzinger Recipe: Quendl chicken Herbalist Dunzinger Recipe: Quendl chicken A recipe from Kräuterwirt Dunzinger from Hirschbach im Mühlkreis. The name is no coincidence, as Kräuterwirt Dunzinger in Hirschbach im Mühlkreis uses a wide variety of herbs from its own herb garden for cooking. [ Quendl-Hendl ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/quendl-hendl.html) Recipe: Quendl chicken, Herbalist Dunzinger - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Anti-Mücken Schüttellotion aus Wallnussblättern Close copyright ![Anti-Mücken Schüttellotion aus Wallnussblättern](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/b/c/csm_Naturspirit-Walnusslotion01_152c4b53eb.jpg "Foto: Naturspirit/Karin Mikota: Anti-Mücken Schüttellotion aus Wallnussblättern") from walnut leaves Anti-mosquito shaking lotion from walnut leaves Anti-mosquito shaking lotion In this article, Karin Theresa Mikota tells you what really helps against annoying mosquitoes. [ Anti-mosquito lotion ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/anti-mosquito-shaking-lotion.html) Anti-mosquito shaking lotion, from walnut leaves - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto: Karin Mikota/Naturspirit: getrocknete Hopfenzapfen Close copyright ![getrocknete Hopfenzapfen in einem Korb](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/d/csm_IMG_20210919_162930_480d24b48b.jpg "Foto: Karin Mikota/Naturspirit: getrocknete Hopfenzapfen") The hops Hops as a remedy The hops Hops as a remedy Did you know that hops can also be used in many different ways as a remedy? Karin Theresa Mikota describes here how hops work and what you can do with them. [ Hops as a remedy ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/hops.html) Hops as a remedy, The hops - turn over the card © Open copyright © Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Ludwig Pullirsch: Bergkräuter Close copyright ![Eine Hand voll Oregano. Zu sehen ist wie das Kraut per Hand gepflückt wird.](https://www.muehlviertel.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/c/csm_BergkraeuterOreganoHand_TVBMuehlviertel_LudwigPullirsch_5ebb990589.jpg "Foto: TVB Mühlviertel/Ludwig Pullirsch: Bergkräuter") More recipes can be found in our blog More recipes can be found in our blog Here you will find traditional and creative recipes based on local herbs - from aromatic wild herb dishes to tried and tested home remedies. [ to the recipe blog ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/recipes-blog.html) can be found in our blog, More recipes - turn over the card Events and courses on the subject of herbs ------------------------------------------ © Open copyright © Copyright: Karin Mikota Close copyright ![Korbwickeln_Foto_Karin_Mikota](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Karin Mikota") Workshop: Basket weaving with grasses, herbs & flowers [ Basket vetch worksho ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/food-drink/highenjoyment/herbs/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430216882/workshop-korbwickeln-mit-graesern-kraeuter-blumen.html) 1. 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