Spend 30 minutes up close with Kune Kune pigs at Edermühle in the Waldviertel. This short, private farm session highlights gentle animal interaction, practical farm etiquette, and easy planning tips.
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A low stone wall, damp with morning mist, frames the yard as a small herd ambles toward you — snouts probing the air, tails wagging like tiny flags. The Kune Kune pigs at Edermühle are unabashedly tactile; within moments one will nudge your hand, another will flop on its side and ask for a belly scratch. The session is short — thirty focused minutes — but it’s immediate and tactile: warm breath, the scrape of bristles, the soft thud when a pig rolls over in pleasure.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
30 minutes
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required; able to stand and step on uneven ground for short periods
Wildlife
History
Waldviertel farms grew from smallholdings on granite soils; Edermühle combines that rural tradition with modern small-scale livestock keeping, including preservation of the Kune Kune breed.
Conservation
The farm practices low-intensity husbandry and limits interactions to minimize stress; visitors are asked to follow biosecurity and no-feed rules to protect animal health.
Reserve your spot on the Pigs are petting in the Waldviertel today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Wear closed, non-slip shoes
Yard surfaces can be muddy or uneven — closed shoes protect your feet and keep you steady around animals.
Book in advance
Visits are private and limited; reserve online or by phone to guarantee your 30-minute slot.
Respect animal space
Let the pigs approach you and avoid sudden movements or picking them up — handlers will guide safe contact.
Bring hand sanitizer and a small bag
Sanitize hands before and after, and bring a bag for any soiled items to keep the car clean.
Closed-toe shoes
Protects feet from mud, manure and uneven farm surfaces
Old or washable clothes
Pigs can be messy; wear garments you won’t mind getting dirty
Hand sanitizer
Quick hygiene before and after handling animals when soap isn’t immediately available
Camera or phone
Capture candid moments — but avoid flash or sudden movements that could startle animals