The fascination of bacon

Hans Steinwender, konzentriert bei der Speckproduktion in der Räucherkammer

Das Biofleisch für den Speck wird sorgfältig gewürzt und vorbereitet in der eigenen Fleischerei des Schloss Lerchenhof

Hans Steinwender macht die Qualitätsprobe bei seinem Gailtaler Speck und riecht daran

Der fertige Gailtaler Speck ist angerichtet – zum Reinbeissen schön

Booking period: 17 to 19.10.2025
2-day arrangement


It's not for nothing that we call ES “the lucky pig”...

Happy are the pigs that grow up here on the Lerchenhof farm and are allowed to grow naturally into magnificent specimens. “Time is money” - not so when it comes to the production of this noble product in our butcher's shop. Because here we pay close attention to this and produce bacon with time to mature - in line with the motto “Give the product time”!

The staple foods barley, maize and meadow grass or hay are grown and harvested on our farm - GM-free, of course! Get to know the handling of the basic product and the use of special spices. In 3 days you will produce your own personal bacon. After attending this program, you will receive a “bacon certificate” and - after sufficient maturing time (approx. 6 months) - you will receive your self-produced bacon sent home from us. “Lucky you”!


  • 2 nights including half board

  • Participation in 2 days of "Speck fascination" with personal bacon certificate

  • Bacon tasting and gourmet evening

  • 1/2 kilogram of bacon sent home (after the maturing period)