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433 farms with animals on the farm : Cows found (from 1191)

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432 farms keep cows. Without cows, there would be no fresh glass of milk in the morning, no homemade cheese, no butter on the breakfast table. On these farms, cows are not decoration, but the heart of the operation.

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Cows on the farm 🐄 Milking, petting calves and enjoying real milk

Cows are the heart of the farm. Anyone who has ever watched a farmer milk her cows early in the morning, tasted fresh, warm milk straight from the bucket, or seen a newborn calf take its first wobbly steps, understands why a holiday on a dairy farm is so special. Cows make everyday life on the farm visible and tangible: for children as well as for adults who want to escape the daily grind.

On bauernhofurlaub.info you'll currently find 432 farms with cows in Austria, Germany, Switzerland, South Tyrol, and the Netherlands. All farms can be booked directly, without commission or intermediaries.

Why cows on the farm?

🥛 Fresh milk straight from the farm

Many dairy farms offer fresh raw milk, homemade cheese, butter, and yogurt directly from the farm. The difference compared to the supermarket is immediately noticeable. Many hosts offer breakfast or half-board featuring their own products.

🐄 Experience and pet calves

Newborn calves are among the most beautiful experiences on a farm. Visitors in spring often witness births up close. Children can help bottle-feed the calves under supervision.

🧀 Learn to milk and experience cheesemaking

On many farms, guests are welcome to try their hand at milking. Some farms offer guided cheese-making tours where you can see how cheese is made from fresh milk. An experience that delights young and old alike.

🚜 Experience real farm life

Cows set the pace on the farm. Feeding, milking, taking them out to pasture: anyone who wants to can help with the daily work. This gives children and adults an honest insight into farming.

This is what you can expect when visiting cows on a farm

The day begins early: On many farms, guests can watch the morning milking or even participate themselves. After breakfast, perhaps with butter and cheese from the farm itself, it's off to the pasture. Children learn how to properly approach, feed, and care for cows. Those who wish can help with the hay harvest or barn chores. And those who simply want to watch the herd of cows being driven out to the summer pasture in the morning will find the perfect spot right in front of their holiday apartment.

Zieglinde in the grass

Zieglinde's recommendation: Top farm 2026 in the Puster Valley of South Tyrol!

The Kofler organic farm in Rein in Taufers in the Puster Valley is among the top 50 holiday farms on bauernhofurlaub.info and has been awarded the title "Top Farm 2026". Organic cows, the South Tyrolean mountains, and the motto "As close to heaven as to earth": it doesn't get much better than this!

Typical activities with cows on the farm:

  • Learn to milk cows under the guidance of the host.
  • Stroke the calves and help raise them with a bottle.
  • Drive the cows out to pasture and observe them.
  • Taste fresh milk, butter and cheese directly from the farm
  • Help with haymaking and stable work
  • Cheese dairy tours and milking demonstrations at selected farms

Recommended farms with cows

The Achrainer-Moosen farm in Hopfgarten in the Kitzbühel Alps is an active dairy farm in a tranquil, secluded location, offering its own products directly from the farm: milk, cheese, butter, Martina's farmhouse bread, and bacon. A gnome trail winds through the farm's own forest for children. The Kofler organic farm in South Tyrol's Puster Valley was awarded the title of Top Farm 2026 and is one of the most beautiful organic farms in the Puster Valley, boasting views of the surrounding mountains. The Keppel farm in the Sauerland region offers something truly unique: a holiday without electricity. No Wi-Fi, no television, but plenty of cows, nature, and genuine peace and quiet in the Hochsauerland.

Cows in different regions

With 73 farms, Bavaria boasts the largest selection of dairy farms. Many combine dairy farming with alpine pasture management, cheese production, and direct farm sales. In South Tyrol (68 farms), cows often graze on high alpine pastures, and the milk is processed locally into South Tyrolean specialties. Rhineland-Palatinate and Upper Austria (19 farms each) offer traditional family farms with plenty of space and personalized service. In Vorarlberg (18 farms), farms combine cows with the Bregenzerwald region and its cheese-making heritage – a combination that speaks for itself. Baden-Württemberg (8 farms) and Lower Saxony (5 farms) feature smaller, but particularly welcoming, family-run farms far removed from mass tourism.

Cows in the most beautiful regions

Cows in Bavaria (73 farms) Cows in South Tyrol (68 farms) Cows in Rhineland-Palatinate (19 farms) Cows in Upper Austria (19 farms) Cows in Vorarlberg (18 farms) Cows in Baden-Württemberg (8 farms) Cows in Lower Saxony (5 farms)

Frequently asked questions about cows on the farm

Many of the 432 farms with cows listed on bauernhofurlaub.info offer guided milking experiences. You can identify these farms in the farm search by the feature "Help with milking." There are particularly many milking farms in Bavaria, South Tyrol, and Vorarlberg. When booking, simply ask the host directly if a milking course is available.

You can find farms with their own farm shops directly using the "farm shop" filter in the search. There are a particularly large number of farms with their own cheese dairies and milk sales in South Tyrol, Vorarlberg, and Bavaria. For example, the Achrainer-Moosen heritage farm in Tyrol offers milk, cheese, butter, and farmhouse bread directly from the farm.

Most calves are born in spring, but many farms have calves year-round. Visiting between March and May increases your chances of seeing a newborn calf. When booking, ask directly if there are any calves currently on the farm.

Many dairy farms offer breakfast with their own products: fresh milk, butter, cheese, and eggs from their own farm. Use the "Breakfast" or "Half Board" filters to find suitable farms. The links below will take you to the respective farms with a single click.

Yes, using the "Cows + Camping" combination filter, you can find farms that both keep cows and offer campsites or pitches. This is a particularly attractive combination for families with a campervan or tent. The corresponding link below will take you directly to the filtered list.

Many dairy farms offer tractor rides for children, often as a regular part of their holiday program. You can filter your search by "tractor ride" or use the combined link "cows + tractor ride" below. Feeding, driving a tractor, and milking: that's a real farm holiday.

Combine cows with other experiences

Cows + farm shop Cows + breakfast Cows + half board Cows + tractor ride Cows + playground Cows + camping

Find your cow farm now

Below you'll find all 432 farms with cows at a glance. Use the filters to search by region, catering, amenities, and other animals. All farms can be booked directly, without commission or hidden fees. Fresh milk and authentic farm experiences await you!

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