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Gut Aiderbichl
Gut Aiderbichl – Hotel Friesacher, Anif near Salzburg
Gut Aiderbichl in Henndorf near Salzburg is a place of mercy for rescued animals. Michael Aufhauser, the builder, has enabled special protection at Gut Aiderbichl for more than 1,000 animals since 2000.
A drive of a few kilometres from the Hotel Friesacher in Anif will you bring you to Gut Aiderbichl. Built by Michael Aufhauser in 2000 with private means, this animal paradise now enjoys enormous fame. The important awareness for animal protection has resulted from comprehensive public-relations work. A documentary series in the First German Television Network, the annual Eurovision Christmas broadcast and the legendary Christmas Market at Gut Aiderbichl are household names for many people.
All of the animals at Gut Aiderbichl were rescued from a terrible fate and are now kept in the best possible way on 100 hectares of grazing land and in the spacious stalls. The animals are not presented as if in a zoo to the more than 250,000 annual visitors, but can show themselves according to their species or also withdraw. On a visit to Gut Aiderbichl you will be offered a tour to see horses, cattle, pigs, goats, foxes, rabbits and poultry of all kinds. Many animals, such as the donkeys or ponies, can move around freely in the estate, and thus provide an especially charming atmosphere.
But the prominent animal-protector Michael Aufhauser dedicates himself not only to animals, but also to people at Gut Aiderbichl. The reciprocal encountering of people with animals is meant to develop a healing effect. The handicapped, young autistic children or people from a hospice experience impressive moments with the animals at Gut Aiderbichl. Michael Aufhauser has been able to win numerous personalities, such as Uschi Glas and Ralf Schumacher for these campaigns. They function as ambassadors for this place of mercy in Salzburg.
You can also help these animals in need with your visit to Gut Aiderbichl. Your admission fee, merchandising products, sponsorship and promotion programmes bring this place of mercy the necessary means for the further protection of many pitiful creatures. A visit to this animal paradise in the province of Salzburg is a special experience for families with children.
Varied excursion destinations very close to your hotel – that is a holiday at the Friesacher in Anif. We will be happy to answer your non-binding holiday query.