Discover Brunn im Felde

Brunn im Felde combines a distinctive villagescape with historical traces, personal wine tastings and a hike to the Emmaus Cross. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Brunn im Felde can regard the village as a starting point for a variety of discoveries: The rectangular village green tells the story of the settlement’s development, while the parish church, former farm complex and village fountain bring different chapters of the village’s history to life. In addition, there is the hike to the Emmaus Cross, which begins directly at the parish church.

A Linear Village with a Pond and Village Green

Brunn im Felde is a linear village with a rectangular village green. A pond lies at its centre, giving the villagescape a clearly recognisable spatial focal point. This layout is a good starting point for understanding the character of the village not only through individual sights, but also through its settlement structure. For your travel planning, this means you can combine a stay in Brunn im Felde with peaceful explorations of the village without reducing its history to a single building.

The old village fountain is also part of the village’s more recent history. In 1996, the village community “Brunnen Aktiv” decided to reactivate the old village fountain in Brunn im Felde. A new wooden draw-well was then built about 3 metres from the old fountain.

Historic Buildings and Ecclesiastical Character

Brunn im Felde is documented as early as 1114 through Anselm of Hetzmannsdorf-Brunn, who is named as a witness in a document of Klosterneuburg Abbey. This early mention gives the village a tangible historical depth. During a walk, you can also place the Admonterhof in context: it is the former economic farm of Admont Abbey.

Another prominent landmark is the Catholic parish church of Brunn im Felde. It is dedicated to Saint James the Elder and is protected as a listed monument by decree. Those interested in religious buildings, local history or historical name references will find a specific point of connection here. The church is also the starting point of the hike from Brunn im Felde to the Emmaus Cross. This does not imply that the interior can currently be visited or that specific opening hours apply; for travel planning, its main significance here is its role as the starting point of the hike.

Combining Wine Tasting and Hiking

Mantlerhof offers personal wine tastings in Brunn im Felde. At the same time, Mantlerhof is one of the oldest buildings in the municipality of Gedersdorf. This gives you two different ways to experience the village: you can focus on a personal wine tasting or place its historic buildings and settlement features at the centre of your visit.

When planning your journey to the Emmaus Cross, you can take Gedersdorf railway station and the Brunn im Felde – Kapelle bus stop into account. The hike itself begins at the parish church of Brunn im Felde, which is dedicated to Saint James the Elder. Before making concrete plans, check the connections suitable for your travel day.

The Right Accommodation for Your Stay

A holiday apartment in Brunn im Felde suits a travel plan in which you make the village itself the focus and choose between village history, wine tasting and hiking. If the hike is your main focus, the parish church is an important point of reference as the documented starting point. If you mainly want to discover the history and villagescape, the village green, pond, Admonterhof, parish church and village fountain offer different themes to explore. This makes Brunn im Felde a manageable, specific travel destination suggestion for visitors who want to combine culture and activity.

For the overarching travel overview: Gedersdorf.