A WARM WELCOME TO STEINACHERHOF
A little about us
We, Gerda and Erich Jankl, would like to introduce ourselves and our Steinacherhof farm.
Taking over the farm
In 1998 we were able to take over Steinacherhof from Gerda's parents, Agnes and Albert Albel .
For us, this was a great honour, as not everyone has the privilege of taking over such a beautiful, established farm from their parents.
At the same time, we knew that taking over the farm came with responsibility :
to manage it so that it remains a wonderful place to live, fit for the future and also a place of work for future generations .
Erich also grew up on a mountain farm in the municipality of Gnesau, at an altitude of around 1,300 metres.
From the beginning, we therefore wanted to preserve what had proved its worth while developing the farm thoughtfully for modern times.
Gerda Jankl – education and career
After primary school, Gerda attended secondary school in Treffen am Ossiacher See.
She then attended Ehrental agricultural college near Klagenfurt.
After gaining practical experience on a farm in the Drau valley, she had to start working on the family farm early because of her mother's health limitations.
She completed her agricultural education with a qualification in agriculture and rural home economics .
For Gerda, learning did not end with this qualification: through numerous further education courses and training programmes she continued to broaden her knowledge.
To this day, she runs Steinacherhof together with Erich with great commitment and responsibility.
Erich Jankl – education and career
After primary school in Zedlitzdorf and Gnesau the secondary school in Feldkirchen.
He then attended Stiegerhof agricultural college and, after three years of training, also obtained a vocational qualification in agriculture .
In the following years, Erich worked on his parents' farm in Görzwinkl .
He also completed an apprenticeship as a car mechanic, successfully passing the journeyman's examination .
Erich also passed the licensing examination for the hospitality industry .
Love eventually brought him to Arriach and Gerda at Steinacherhof.
At first, Erich continued working full-time as a car mechanicwhile also helping on the farm.
As the workload on the farm grew, he later worked seasonally in the Gerlitzen and Bad Kleinkirchheim ski resorts .
With the expansion of farming activities, the development of direct farm sales and the creation of Wurzelpark Arriach – Gerlitzen Erich eventually gave up his work outside farming and has since worked full-time at Steinacherhof .
Our family
We have two children:
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Christian (31) – currently a technician at Silicon Labs in Villach
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Alexandra – works at Tensid Chemie, including supporting large businesses with hygiene concepts
Naturally, our children also help on the farm whenever needed.
The history of Steinacherhof in Arriach
Steinacherhof since 1998 – milestones up to 2026
1998
Steinacherhof taken over by Gerda Jankl (née Albel) together with Erich Jankl
2000
Expansion of the farm through the purchase of parts of the neighbouring farm
(+ approx. 25 hectares of woodland)
2001
Conversion of parts of the farmhouse into the Farm shop
2002
Construction of the Farm tavern
Participation in the joint project Wurzelpark Arriach and Wanderschuh
2007
Relocation of Wurzelpark Arriach to Steinacherhof
we have been the sole operators of Wurzelpark ever since
2012
Construction of a new machinery hall with workshop
2014
Complete renovation of the farmhouse and addition of a new storey
Creation of living space for the children
2021
Fire in the farm building – destruction down to the foundations
2022–2025
Planning and construction of a new farm building
with small cheese dairy and holiday apartments