Top Farm Award 2026 in Tyrol: The 4 best farms for your holiday

Tyrol takes the overall victory in the Top Farm Award 2026. Out of over 1,000 farms listed on bauernhofurlaub.info , four Tyrolean businesses have made it into the top 50 holiday farms in Europe, and one of them has won the competition. The ranking is based on over 760,000 evaluated guest reviews from four portals, supplemented by search interest and a community survey.

What makes Tyrol stand out is the breadth of its offerings. From an award-winning family all-rounder in the Kitzbühel Alps to a mountain hotel at 1,800 meters in the Ötztal Valley, a lakeside hotel with a private beach on Lake Achensee, and a 4-star wellness farm in the Kaiserwinkl region. Four farms, four distinct characters, and one shared strength: genuine guest enthusiasm, season after season.

The 4 top Tyrolean farms of 2026 in detail

1st place: Familotel Landgut Furtherwirt (Kirchdorf in Tirol)

Waking up in the morning, gazing at the peaks of the Kitzbühel Alps, and knowing that almost every wish has already been granted. The Familotel Landgut Furtherwirt in Kirchdorf in Tyrol is not simply a farm with rooms, but an organic dairy and horse farm with an all-inclusive premium concept. The Hagsteiner family has been running the business for six generations. A surprisingly popular request in 2025 was for short stays starting from just one night, with early arrival and late departure.

Whether children or parents: the pony walk with the riding instructor is very popular. A highlight for children: the reading night in the stable. And in the evenings, the adults meet for the weekly wine tasting on the farm's terrace.

What makes the Furtherwirt special:

• Overall winner and top family farm 2026: Ranked #1 out of over 1,000 farms on bauernhofurlaub.info, with 945.25 points and 811 guest reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
• Organic certified 4-star establishment: 120 beds, all-inclusive premium including all meals, drinks, aperitif bar and a bottle of wine with dinner per room
• Horse-focused activities for all age groups: riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders, pony taxi for the youngest, professional riding instructor on site.
• Childcare on 450 m²: Indoor Happy Club with animators, baby care, playground directly by the hotel's own swimming pond (680 m² water surface)
• Year-round wellness area: indoor pool, sauna, steam room, infrared cabin, massages and beauty treatments also available separately for adults.
• Regional farm products served directly on the table: organic milk and meat from the farm, show kitchen with buffet.
• Numerous excursion destinations right on your doorstep: Triassic Park Waidring, Hexenwasser Söll, Ellmi's Magic World Ellmau and Aurach Wildlife Park in the immediate vicinity.

Did you know that the Furtherwirt farm ranked number 1 among over 1,000 farms on bauernhofurlaub.info, making it the most awarded family farm in Austria in the 2026 ranking?

Place 33: Berghotel Marlstein (Ötz / Ötztal)

It doesn't get much higher than this: The Berghotel Marlstein is situated at 1,800 meters above sea level in the Ochsengarten near Ötz, right in the heart of the Ötztal valley. This mountain farm, complete with dairy, horse farm, and petting zoo, combines authentic alpine air with warm hospitality. 960 guest reviews averaging 4.9 stars, including a 5.0-star rating on Facebook, speak volumes. Open year-round, it offers half-board and a wellness area that transforms into an oasis after a long hike or a day of skiing in the Ötztal.

What makes the Berghotel Marlstein special:

• Tyrol's highest-altitude top farm in 2026: At 1,800 m above sea level, 3-star classification with 4 flowers, 33rd place in the overall ranking, 960 reviews with an average of 4.9 stars
• Lively petting zoo on the alpine pasture: ponies, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits and chickens provide direct animal encounters, egg collecting included.
• Half board from 85 euros per person: pampering half board with numerous included services, play barn, playroom and on-site childcare
• Wellness after a day in the mountains: sauna, infrared cabin and wellness area as a counterpoint to hiking, skiing and tobogganing.
• Alpine farming up close: Mountain farm and dairy farming as the core of the business, sustainable agriculture, alpine farming with its own Feldringalm
• Unbeatable location for excursions: WIDI Versum children's paradise in the Hochoetz alpine region, Area 47 outdoor area for teenagers, Ötztal glacier in winter

Did you know that the Berghotel Marlstein, at 1,800 m above sea level, is the highest-altitude top-rated hotel in Tyrol in 2026 and, with 960 reviews, also boasts the largest rating base of all four Tyrolean winners?

Place 41: Stiedlhof (Achenkirch am Achensee)

Imagine your holiday farm situated right on the turquoise waters of Lake Achensee, with its own private beach, and the hike to the rustic Gaisalm mountain pasture starting directly from the farm. That's exactly what the Stiedlhof farm , run by the Danler family in Achenkirch, offers. Richard Danler manages the dairy farm, now in its fourth generation, together with his wife Catherina and daughters Ella and Flora. They offer self-catering holiday apartments, fresh farm products to take home, and breathtaking natural surroundings.

What makes the Stiedlhof special:

• Unique lake-view farm: Directly on Lake Achensee with its own private beach, ranked 41st overall, average 4.9 stars from 49 reviews, all detailed categories rated with 5.0 stars
• Holiday apartments and holiday homes for every need: From 2-person apartments to the holiday home Bambi with 140 m² for up to 8 people, from 98 euros per person/night in summer
• Farm-fresh products directly from the producer: milk and dairy products from our own cow husbandry, direct marketing from the farm; cattle are fed exclusively on grass and hay without silage.
• Hiking from the front door to the Gaisalm: Classic Achensee hike from the farm, approx. 2 to 2.5 hours to the alpine hut directly on the lakeshore, return trip by boat possible.
• Animal experiences for children: cows, cattle, pigs, chickens, rabbits, ducks and cats on the farm; helping with bag feeding is possible.
• Year-round enjoyment: Swimming, SUP and hiking in summer, skiing (ski lift 5 minutes away), cross-country skiing and ice skating in the Achensee region in winter.

Did you know that the Stiedlhof is one of the very few top Tyrolean farms directly on the lake with its own private beach and receives top marks of 5.0 stars in all rating categories?

42nd place: Feriengut Unterhochstätt (Schwendt / Kaiserwinkl)

Farm holidays combined with 4-star hotel comfort – that's the promise of the Unterhochstätt holiday estate in Schwendt in the Kaiserwinkl region. The Ballsberger family has run the ancestral farm for over 200 years, and since the 1960s also as a holiday accommodation. Today, guests can enjoy a wellness area with four different saunas, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a natural swimming pond, as well as a herd of around 30 Highland cattle grazing in the pastures surrounding the farm.

What makes the Unterhochstätt holiday estate special:

• 200 years of family history as an ancestral farm: 4 stars, 4 flowers, certified organic, 66 beds, ranked 42nd overall, average 4.8 stars from 323 reviews in the Kaiserwinkl region of the Kitzbühel Alps
• The most comprehensive wellness offering of all four Tyrolean winners: Finnish panoramic sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, massages, beauty treatments and whirlpool.
• Triple bathing experience: outdoor pool, indoor pool and natural swimming pond ("Hofbadl"), plus a children's pool for the little ones.
• Own herd of Highland cattle grazing in the pasture: Around 30 Scottish Highland cattle, whose meat is processed directly on the premises and served to guests, plus horseback riding, pony rides and tractor rides
• Comprehensive family program: petting zoo with goats, play barn, playroom, childcare, egg collecting with the chickens and hay harvesting
• Winter holiday with a full program: cross-country skiing, tobogganing, downhill skiing, curling directly in Kaiserwinkl, free pick-up service from Kössen train station possible

What all four top Tyrolean farms have in common

Four courts, four regions, four characters. And yet, certain qualities run like a common thread through all the awards:

All four farms are working farms that guests can experience firsthand . Whether it's 30 Highland cattle in Kaiserwinkl, Pinzgau cattle and Noriker horses in Kirchdorf, dairy cows at Lake Achensee, or mountain farming at 1,800 meters in the Ötztal Valley: Tyrol stands for holidays where the farm is truly a working farm. No decorative barn, but rather the lived reality of farming.

Each farm has its own distinct strength. The Furtherwirt offers a complete, worry-free family vacation. The Marlstein focuses on alpine authenticity and a tranquil setting. The Stiedlhof scores points with its unique lake view and the freedom of a self-catering holiday. The Unterhochstätt holiday estate combines the comforts of a wellness hotel with genuine farmhouse charm. What they all have in common: guests return.

All four farms are located in the Tyrolean Alps and offer both summer and winter holidays. Hiking , cycling, swimming, skiing, cross-country skiing : Tyrol has no off-season, and neither do the farms.

Zieglinde's insider tips for Tyrol

Zieglinde's tip for a Tyrolean farm holiday

I'm Zieglinde and I've already visited many alpine pastures. My personal tip: Book your top Tyrolean farms early, especially for the peak summer season and the Christmas holidays. The best farms book up quickly, and rightly so.

For those traveling with a dog: The Furtherwirt is dog-friendly (25 Euro surcharge), as are the Marlstein and the Feriengut Unterhochstätt. Only the Stiedlhof does not allow dogs. So, inquire beforehand or search directly for dog-friendly farms in Tyrol .

And one more thing: Tyrol in autumn is a well-kept secret. Golden forests, empty hiking trails, packed mountain huts.

Frequently asked questions about the top farms in Tyrol 2026

How to book the top Tyrolean farms in 2026

All four Tyrolean winners can be found and booked directly on bauernhofurlaub.info. No commission, no detours. You contact the host families directly:

• Familotel Landgut Furtherwirt : Kirchdorf in Tirol, All-Inclusive Premium, 4 stars, Organic dairy and horse farm
• Berghotel Marlstein : Ötz / Ötztal, at 1,800 m above sea level, half board from 85 euros per person, 3 stars / 4 flowers
• Stiedlhof: Achenkirch on Lake Achensee, self-catering holiday apartments and holiday home, from 98 euros/person/night in summer
• Unterhochstätt Holiday Estate: Schwendt in Kaiserwinkl, 4 stars / 4 flowers, certified organic, wellness farm

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Conclusion: Tyrol, where genuine farm holidays meet the highest quality

Four Tyrolean farms are among the top 50 in Europe, one of them in first place. This is no coincidence, but the result of hosts who give their best year after year. From the all-inclusive family resort in the Kitzbühel Alps to the idyllic mountain farm in the Ötztal valley, the Seehof on Lake Achensee, and the wellness farm in the Kaiserwinkl region: Tyrol offers a wide range of outstanding farm experiences that are second to none.

Genuine farm moments. Deliberate. Special. Intimate.

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