The 'Ensemble Spannberg' at the Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens features a meticulously reconstructed 1880s Austrian farmhouse from Spannberg, along with a press house, barn, and traditional farmyard elements. It showcases endangered domestic animal breeds and a Bauerngarten (farmer's garden). Visitors can tour the ensemble, which is located near the gardens' north entrance.
The 'Ensemble Spannberg', situated near the north entrance of the Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens, is a preserved piece of rural Austrian heritage. The centerpiece is a farmhouse originally built in 1880 in the village of Spannberg, Weinviertel. After falling into disrepair, it was saved and meticulously reconstructed in the Hirschstetten Botanical Gardens in 2007. The ensemble also includes a press house with a historic wine press from 1839 and a barn, both relocated from the Weinviertel region.
The farmyard is complemented by a traditional farmer's garden (Bauerngarten) with a focus on mixed crops of vegetables, perennials, and annuals, along with typical garden shrubs like elderberry. This garden incorporates companion planting principles to naturally deter pests and preserve traditional herbal knowledge. The ensemble is further enhanced by three large enclosures housing endangered domestic animal breeds such as Styrian Striped Goats, Peacock Goats, and Ouessant sheep, the world's smallest sheep breed. The 'Ensemble Spannberg' is accessible via guided tours, for which advance registration is required.
