Reisach Früchtegarten Mauerstetten
Bauernhof/ Ferienhof
Holiday farm with farm shop, café & strawberry fields
Morgens den Blick vom Südbalkon Richtung Alpen schicken, im Hofladen unser feines Obst und Gemüse kosten, sich später aufs Fahrrad schwingen - oder im Winter, wenn Schnee liegt, direkt vor der Tür in die Loipe einsteigen. Wir, Anna und Martin Niederthanner, unsere beiden kleinen Kinder Matilda und Amalia sowie Oma Mathilde und Opa Peter freuen uns, Sie auf unserem Obst- und Gemüsehof zu begrüßen.
Location & size
Our farm is located on the edge of the tranquil town of Mauerstetten, just five km from Kaufbeuren in the picturesque Ostallgäu. Marktoberdorf is 15 minutes away from us, Kempten is a good 30 minutes away, Füssen and the beautiful Forggensee can be reached in around 40 minutes and the state capital Munich is also just over an hour away from us.
Our farm is very young, we completed it in 2020 - but at the same time its history is much older. Because the original farm is in the middle of the town - and goes back 180 years. As early as 1963, our grandparents started growing fruit as an additional source of income, which is atypical given our altitude. What turned out was that because of the less mild climate, the fruit tasted much more intense. We stopped the dairy farm in 2012, and fruit and vegetable cultivation gradually grew over the years. Martin then became a master in fruit cultivation, and since the family acquired a distilling license in 2014, we now also offer award-winning hard liquor and liqueurs.
Our holiday apartments are all on the first floor - since the entire building has been newly built, you can expect a high standard of comfort - and at the same time coziness. We named the apartments “Strawberry Nest”, “Elderberry Dream” and “Apple Blossom” in keeping with our motto - also because we are very passionate about our cultivation. All three are finely furnished in a modern country house style, with lots of solid wood, underfloor heating and some built-in furniture from a carpenter. Many of our guests prefer to sit on the south-facing balcony with a view of the Allgäu mountains: from morning for breakfast to evening with a glass of wine.
Farm experiences
We are a fruit and vegetable adventure farm, in the truest sense of the word. With us, children and adults watch the strawberries grow and ripen and see when the time is right to harvest the cauliflower. We can harvest a lot of things ourselves, which makes children's hearts beat faster. Together we collect the eggs from our 900 female hens, who are allowed to run outdoors in a species-appropriate manner, or Farmer Martin invites you to go for a ride on the tractor. The absolute highlight is our open stable: with the two goats Heidi and Rosi, the sheep Morle and Schwierig (who is called that because we had to raise him with a bottle), our donkey Ferdi, the three rabbits and our small ox Fritzi, who we met in front of saved from the butcher, the day starts off well. Year after year something new happens here: we still have many plans and every time guests come to us they are surprised. What else we have:
- Playground with swings, sandpit and seesaw
- a small “motorcycle rocker”
- Kicker
- a wonderful farm café where you can have breakfast after registering - with fresh cakes every day, pastries on Tuesdays, fresh bread on Wednesdays, vegetable and apple strudel on Thursdays and fresh yeast braids on Saturdays
- Farm shop with our and many other regional products
Distilling schnapps is a real art
What could be more obvious than making something high-proof from good, freshly harvested fruit? In 2014 we received a distilling license - a passion that has inspired young farmer Martin since his youth and which he has continued to perfect over the years. Do you know what fusel is or why the lead can be dangerous when burned? During the winter months we are happy to show and explain the burning process - which has something magical about it. Try our brandies, spirits and liqueurs, which have already won awards.
Come by from November to March…
...You will be amazed at how varied and exciting our Ostallgäu is. Kaufbeuren is practically on the doorstep, its Christmas market on the church square with the legendary huge Advent wreath and the live nativity scene in Märzenburgwald attract tourists from all over the world. In winter, if Mrs. Holle means well to us, you can start the cross-country ski trail right next to the farm or enjoy our extensive winter hiking trails. The nearby thermal baths in Bad Wörishofen invite you to relax.
Highlights in the area
In the picturesque Ostallgäu you can take long walks and hikes, for example through the adjacent Reutwald. Anyone who enjoys cycling will love our slightly hilly landscape: the popular “steam locomotive tour” along the 80km of disused railway line is a two-wheeler paradise. In summer, our guests particularly enjoy visiting the nearby Oggenrieder Weiher, which is also easy to reach by bike. Or you can combine a trip to Füssen with the picturesque Foggensee, which is not far from Neuschwanstein Castle. There are a dime a dozen excursion destinations here: for big and small, old and young.
Our top 3 around the Reisach Fruit Garden
1. For families: Allgäu Skyline Park
2. For those interested in culture: dance festival in Kaufbeuren
3. For hikers: Around Lake Forggensee
Holiday flat Apfelblüte mit Balkon
The Apfelblüte is located on the first floor of our hermitage with a south-facing balcony and a wide field & mountain view. In the bedroom you will find a double bed (separate mattresses and open foot end). We also have another separate bedroom (bunk bed). The new flat, completed in 2022, has a cosy sofa corner with TV, corner bench, bathroom with shower, washbasin, WC, hairdryer, safe.
The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, fridge with freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, egg boiler, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery) We have underfloor heating in all living & sleeping rooms.
You can expect a panoramic view in a quiet location, as our farm is situated on the local beach with no through traffic. On the balcony you can unwind, sunbathe and simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
Holiday flat Erdbeernest mit Balkon
Our cosy strawberry nest is located on the first floor of our hermitage with a south-facing balcony and a wide field & mountain view. In the bedroom you will find a double bed (separate mattresses and open foot end). The new flat, completed in 2022, has a cosy sofa corner with TV, bathroom with shower, washbasin, WC, hairdryer, safe.
The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, fridge with freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, egg boiler, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery) We have underfloor heating in all living & sleeping rooms.
You can expect a panoramic view in a quiet location, as our farm is situated on the local beach with no through traffic. On the balcony you can unwind, sunbathe and simply enjoy the peace and quiet.
Holiday flat Holundertraum mit Balkon
Our Holundertraum is located on the first floor of our Aussiedlerhof with a south-facing balcony and a wide field & mountain view. In the bedroom you will find a double bed (separate mattresses and open foot end). The new flat, completed in 2022, has a cosy sofa corner with TV, corner bench, bathroom with shower, washbasin, WC, hairdryer, safe.
The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, fridge with freezer, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, egg boiler, pots, pans, crockery, cutlery) We have underfloor heating in all living & sleeping rooms.
You can expect a panoramic view in a quiet location, as our farm is situated on the local beach with no through traffic. On the balcony you can unwind, sunbathe and simply enjoy the peace and quiet.