Ferienhaus Burtscher
Bauernhöfe auf der Bergwiese über dem Großen Walsertal mit Blick auf die Gipfel
Organic mountain farm · Fontanella, Großes Walsertal

Holidays and pure nature, at 1,300 metres.

Farm holidays on a true organic mountain farm in the Großes Walsertal biosphere reserve. Three timber-built homes, each with its own sauna: two large organic houses at the farm and the new Fatnella organic alpine hut, for 2 to 22 guests.

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  • 1.300metres above sea level
  • 2-22guests per unit
  • 3units with sauna
A warm welcome

An organic mountain farm, run with conviction for over 30 years.

At around 1,300 metres above sea level, the Burtscher family runs their farm in the 4th generation as a working organic mountain farm, certified by BIO AUSTRIA. Organic is not just a word here but a lived conviction: everything happens in harmony with nature, and animal welfare comes first.

Enjoy the wonderful view into the valley in the early morning, the first rays of sun over the peaks and the special feel-good atmosphere of the Großes Walsertal biosphere reserve.

  • Organic mountain farm, BIO AUSTRIA certified
  • 1,300 m altitude in the Großes Walsertal biosphere reserve
  • 4th generation, organic for over 30 years
Das Bauernhaus Burtscher im Frühling mit blühendem Steingarten am Berghang
Biohuus with sauna · 6 to 15 guests

Pure comfort in the Biohuus.

Our Biohuus was built from local timber with great attention to detail. Unwind in the cosy panorama sauna at the end of the day, complemented by two showers and a relaxation area with loungers. The large covered pergola with its adjoining terrace invites you to relaxed barbecue evenings outdoors.

  • Cosy panorama sauna with two showers
  • Relaxation area with loungers
  • Covered pergola and barbecue terrace
  • Built from local timber with love for detail
Biohütte with sauna · 8 to 22 guests

A cosy parlour with a tiled stove.

In the Biohütte, a cosy parlour with a tiled stove awaits you. Warm wooden floors and walls of local natural timber give the house its natural charm. In the private common room in the basement you can gather with family and friends, or let the day wind down in the sauna. The terrace with its breathtaking mountain view invites you to barbecue evenings outdoors.

  • Cosy parlour with tiled stove
  • Warm wooden floors and natural-timber walls
  • Private common room in the basement
  • Sauna and terrace with mountain view
New · Alpe Fatnella · 2 to 10 guests

The new organic alpine hut with sauna.

Our Fatnella organic alpine hut is fitted out with local timber. The rustic charm of the rooms meets a modern bathroom and a high-quality eat-in kitchen. Let the day wind down in the cosy sauna while, in summer, our yaks and dairy cows graze outside.

  • Cosy sauna to end the day
  • Modern, well-appointed bathroom
  • High-quality eat-in kitchen with oven and microwave
  • Balcony/terrace with views of the mountains
Sauna & wellbeing

Into your own sauna after a day in the mountains.

Each of our units has its own sauna. In the Biohuus, a cosy panorama sauna awaits you, with two showers and a relaxation area with loungers. In the Biohütte and in the new Fatnella organic alpine hut, too, the day winds down in your own sauna. Afterwards, relax on the terrace overlooking the mountains of the Großes Walsertal.

  • Panorama sauna in the Biohuus with two showers
  • Relaxation area with loungers
  • Private sauna also in the Biohütte and the alpine hut
  • Sauna towels available on site (€ 1.50 each)
Prices

Our accommodation at a glance.

All prices per night and unit, minimum stay 3 nights. Plus visitor's tax of € 3 per guest and night and € 100 final cleaning. Please bring bed linen and towels or hire them on site (€ 9 per set), sauna towels € 1.50 each, dogs € 7 per night.

Biohuus with sauna
ab 240 €per night
  • 6 to 15 guests
  • 3 nights: € 360 per night
  • 4 to 6 nights: € 290 per night
  • 7 nights or more: € 240 per night
  • Panorama sauna, pergola and barbecue terrace
Biohütte with sauna
ab 240 €per night
  • 8 to 22 guests
  • 3 nights: € 360 per night
  • 4 to 6 nights: € 290 per night
  • 7 nights or more: € 240 per night
  • Parlour with tiled stove, sauna and terrace
Fatnella alpine hut
ab 180 €per night
  • New: 2 to 10 guests
  • Prices for 3, 4 or 5 nights on request
  • Sauna, modern bathroom and eat-in kitchen
Biohuus with sauna
ab 240 €per night
  • 6 to 15 guests
  • 3 nights: € 360 per night
  • 4 to 6 nights: € 290 per night
  • 7 nights or more: € 240 per night
  • Panorama sauna, pergola and barbecue terrace
Biohütte with sauna
ab 240 €per night
  • 8 to 22 guests
  • 3 nights: € 360 per night
  • 4 to 6 nights: € 290 per night
  • 7 nights or more: € 240 per night
  • Parlour with tiled stove, sauna and terrace
Fatnella alpine hut
ab 180 €per night
  • New: 2 to 10 guests
  • Prices for 3, 4 or 5 nights on request
  • Sauna, modern bathroom and eat-in kitchen
Amenities

Everything you need.

  • Fully equipped eat-in kitchen

    Dishwasher, coffee machine, crockery and cooking utensils

  • Private sauna in every unit

    In all three units, with barbecue terrace or mountain views

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Throughout the accommodation

  • Free parking

    Right at the farm, arrival by car

  • Pets welcome

    Dogs are very welcome

  • For families & groups

    Room for 2 to 22 guests, playground, help out on the farm

  • Garden & sunbathing lawn

    Terrace, garden and meadow with panorama views

  • Non-smoking

    Smoke-free accommodation for a restful sleep

Farm life & organic produce

Yaks, cows and a multi-award-winning alpine cheese.

A whole variety of animals lives at the farm, many of them protected breeds: yaks, Original Braunvieh, Tyrol Grey cattle, Krainer Steinschaf sheep, Strahlen goats, chickens and Icelandic horses. In summer our yaks and dairy cows graze on the Bio-Alpe Fatnella, where we make our own multi-award-winning alpine cheese and butter from fresh organic milk.

Guests are welcome to experience farm life up close and lend a hand around the farm. Our organic produce is available from the farm shop all year round.

  • Yaks, Original Braunvieh, Tyrol Grey cattle, goats, Icelandic horses
  • Own organic alpine cheese and butter from the Alpe Fatnella
  • Organic yoghurt; yak and veal meat, farm sausages to pre-order
  • Help out on the farm and buy straight from the farm gate
Impressions

From the farm to the mountains.

What our guests say.

„We thoroughly enjoyed the peace, the nature, the view and the animals. Delicious cheese, butter, yak meat and sausages, milk and yoghurt are available at any time.“
Petra RechGoogle
  • „A great stay. Super friendly and uncomplicated contact with the hosts. Everything clean, complete and spotless. Perfect for slowing down.“

    Heiko BuhlGoogle
  • „Wonderful hut with a phenomenal view! Very well equipped, and very kind, uncomplicated hosts!“

    Phillip KnipperGoogle
Getting here

In the Großes Walsertal biosphere reserve.

Fontanella is a starting point for varied hikes in summer and winter sports right on the doorstep. Arrival by car.

Adresse

Mittelberg 24, 6733 Fontanella, Österreich

  • Alpe Fatnella
    Our own alpine cheese and a fine Brettljause
    30 min
  • Lake Seewaldsee
    Fishing and swimming, reachable by the Marktbähnle bus
    on foot
  • Ski areas & cross-country
    Family-friendly, with a free ski bus
    a few km
  • Walsertal guest card
    Cable cars, pools and buses from 3 nights
    free
The region

Discover the Großes Walsertal.

The UNESCO Großes Walsertal biosphere reserve lies right outside the door: alpine pastures, hiking trails and Lake Seewaldsee in summer, the Damüls-Mellau and Faschina ski area with its free ski bus in winter.

Frequently asked questions

Good to know.

The Burtscher family has run the farm for over 30 years, now in the 4th generation, as a working organic mountain farm certified by BIO AUSTRIA. Animal welfare and harmony with nature come first.

Bauernhaus aus heimischem Holz

Your organic holiday in the Großes Walsertal.

Send a non-binding enquiry for your preferred dates. The Burtscher family looks forward to your visit.

Mittelberg 24, 6733 Fontanella, Austria