If you imagine living in a wagon as a colorful, circus-decorated dwelling or a shepherd's wagon in which you can't stand being without thick, self-knitted sweaters made from your own coarsely spun wool, then you're no longer quite up to date.
Since 2013, an ecologically and biologically highly modern form of small, self-sufficient houses - the so-called Wohnwagons - have been built near Vienna in Austria and delivered to the world. There are now over 150 of them, which are now located on Lake Tegernsee or in Tyrol, for example, and enable their owners to live almost or completely self-sufficiently.
Anyone who would like to try out how the dream of self-sufficient living, independent of all connections to the usual supply networks, with complete self-determination in the use of their own resources, can become a reality, can rent a place at the Gutenstein location for a few days. The caravans are in the middle of nature but are equipped with a good self-catering package. The town center is also not far away.
Ronja is one of the first caravans without wheels - for a test drive! She is as cheeky as a robber's daughter, with lovely interior design and a few special features for more storage space. Try out what it feels like to live in a very small space and what is really important to you. Ronja has an area of 18m² and offers space for a maximum of 2 adults + 1 child.
Luna is about attitude to life, about simplicity, about being close to nature and appreciating simple things - about reducing things to the essentials! That's why Luna deliberately doesn't have some things.
An open fireplace that crackles romantically, a large kitchen with a comprehensive self-catering package: what more could you want! Huberto is the third member of the Steinapiesting ensemble, alongside Luna and Ronja. At 46 m2, it is the big brother of the group and, with a double bed and a custom-made sofa bed, offers enough space for families of 2-4 people who want to try life reduced to the essentials. A cozy kitchen, the pampering rain shower and an inviting outdoor area between Luna and Ronja make Huberto a place to relax!
Rooms + Rates
| Tiny House | from120 € |
Sustainable
ArchitectureWhen you go in, you can smell and feel it immediately: This is a building with nature: solid wood walls, a natural larch wood facade and clay plaster are used for the construction. The caravan is insulated with sheep's wool.
FoodThe test caravans are always located near a hotel or guesthouse that offers different dishes with a regional, seasonal and organic focus.
Wohnwagon GmbH places great value on working together as equals and has been awarded as a "family-friendly company". For workshops on various topics, there is always the option of paying a reduced social price instead of the full course fee. A special focus is on training young women in technical professions.
EnvironmentA Wohnwagon is an environmental statement. Because living self-sufficiently means living sustainably. The electricity is generated 100% from the sun and wind. You can always see your own energy production and consumption via the modern display and thus become aware of your personal consumption. In the bio-toilet, excrement is processed into the best compost - and 14,000 liters of drinking water are saved in the process. Heating and hot water are also powered by the sun and wood.
Characteristics
- Sustainable living in a self-sufficient caravan
- In the middle of nature
- Perfect, modern and comfortably equipped mini house
- Experience the luxury of reduction
- Get to know self-sufficient biotechnology
- Numerous walking and hiking trails in the area
- Grocery stores, coffee houses and inns in Gutenstein and the surrounding area
- The caravans can also be rented together – perfect for a family holiday or a group trip
Features
- Breakfast ingredients such as tea, coffee, cocoa, juice, butter, jam, honey, muesli, cornflakes, raisins and basics such as pasta, rice, vinegar, oil, spices available
- Electric espresso machine
- Bio toilet
- PV – island system
- Green sewage treatment plant
- Wooden sound generator
- bathroom with a shower
- Bed sheets towels
- parking spot
- Parking space 4 km outside Gutenstein
Testimonials
Ist das Leben darin wie jeden Tag Urlaub? Das finden zumindest die Wohnwagon-Kunden Martin Zels und Oriana Stock. Das Holz und die Schafwolle böten ein gutes Raumklima. „Wir sind sehr zufrieden und freuen uns immer auf das Frühjahr, wenn wir mit geöffneter Flügeltür praktisch auf unserer Wiese frühstücken können.“
In meinen 24 Stunden in dem Tiny House fühle ich mich wohl — es ist ein bisschen wie ein kleines Ferienhaus. Die Einrichtung ist sehr geschmackvoll, das Haus ist auch groß genug, sodass man sich überhaupt nicht beengt fühlt. Mein Lieblingsplatz ist eine kleine gepolsterte Ecke hinter dem Bett. Dort schaue ich abends Netflix-Serien und genieße die blaue Stunde. Das Haus ist lichtdurchflutet, weil es Fenster in alle vier Himmelsrichtungen hat. Das Kochen in der Küche mit dem Gasofen klappt problemlos. Die Küche bietet mehr Ablagefläche als jene in meiner ersten kleinen Wohnung.
Rooms + Rates
| Tiny House | from120 € |
Location + Directions
By car
By car, it takes just over an hour (79 km) to get from Vienna to Gutenstein. From Graz it takes around 2 hours (178 km), from Linz around 2 hours, 20 minutes (207 km) and from Munich it takes just under 5 hours (457 km).
With public transport
From Vienna you can reach Gutenstein by train via Wiener Neustadt station in just under 2 hours. A pick-up from there can be organized for an additional charge of 7 euros.
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