Almenland Vinegar Factory / Culinary Delights / Regional Products

Oswald/Schaffer Vinegar Factory in Koglhof.

The small vinegar distillery is housed in an old farmhouse dating from 1799 and is idyllically situated at 750 meters above sea level. After starting a new career, Beate, together with her partner Thomas, discovered a passion for traditional vinegar production. Today, using time-honored methods and a great deal of finesse, they produce numerous award-winning vinegar specialties—naturally made from regional ingredients and with deep respect for the natural environment of the Almenland region.

Guided Tours 2026

During a guided tour of the production cellar, visitors learn all about how the various, award-winning vinegars are made. The tour offers fascinating insights into the production process, the differences between the various varieties, and the importance of species-rich orchard meadows for the quality of the products.

The best is saved for last: At a tasting, you can sample the wide variety of flavors firsthand—from fruity and mild to surprisingly intense.

Scheduled Guided Tours for 2026:

March 1 – October 31
Wednesdays & Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.
Duration: about 1.5 hours

Price: €8 .00 , including tasting; children under 6 are free
GenussCard Steiermark Card:free guided tour and tasting

Groupsof 6 or more are also welcome year-round by appointment.

Details for Groups

Duration:	about 1.5 hours
Guided Tours:	year-round
Prices:	€8.00 per person
Group size:	Min. 6 people Max. 60 people
Accessibility:	Level 1
Restrooms:	Yes, 3 levels
Bus parking lot:	Yes, at the house

A Treat for Home

If you’ve developed a taste for these delicacies during the tasting, you can, of course, take them home with you right away. In the vinegar factory’s farm shop, numerous award-winning vinegars are waiting to be discovered— ranging from fruity and mild to pleasantly spicy.

And if you ever run out at home:
You can conveniently order the popular pure fruit, flower, herb, and whole-fruit vinegars, as well as drinking vinegars, gifts, oils, salt, sugar, and other specialties, right to your door through the online store.

The farm stand is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and invites you to browse, sample, and enjoy.

Go to the Online Store

Oswald/Schaffer Vinegar Factory
Beate Oswald and Dr. Thomas Schaffer

Rossegg 27
8191 Koglhof
T: +43 680 1262001
Email: office (at) essigmanufaktur.at
Web: www.essigmanufaktur.at

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