Our Family

Grandparents

Grandpa Gustl loves his stable—especially his Haflingers, which he proudly breeds. A carriage ride with him is a joy for everyone.

Grandma Rosi is a certified herbal educator who loves to take you into nature to explore herbs and their benefits. You can also look forward to delightful treats at the organic breakfast buffet that our grandma lovingly prepares for you.

Parents

Michael is in charge of all things practical and sporty around the house. He is a certified cross-country skiing instructor, mountain bike guide, Nordic walking instructor, mountain hiking guide, and carpenter. For horseback riding lessons, he has trained with Febs and Grips according to Dell’mour and is a certified trail riding guide.
He is always happy to share great tips with you.

Margreth manages the office and ensures the well-being of our guests.
She is a trained hotel management professional and a certified medical masseuse. She always has an open ear for your wishes.

Children

Our son Mika (born in 2005) has completed his high school diploma, served in the army, and is now practicing his learned profession.
Our second son Tim (born in 2007) attends the federal upper secondary school in Telfs.

Our Farm Chronicle

In the year 1540, a LEITER is mentioned for the first time in the Ötztal by name.

Only 24 years later, a Hannsn LEITER appears in NIEDERTHAY in the year 1564. Shortly before this time, two LEITER brothers, Michael and Hans, must have arrived in Niederthay and married local farmer's daughters.

According to family legend, the LEITER family came over the Gleirschjoch from Sellrain. The surname LEITER originates from those living on the slope (Leiten).

In any case, the first LEITERs in NIEDERTHAY arrived with money and knowledge in their new homeland. Within one generation, these LEITERs owned 8 houses in NIEDERTHAY and appointed the village authority (mayor).

Our hamlet name "VIECHTAW" is first documented in the lease agreement in the 5th line on September 1, 1299: "This has happened, from the birth of Christ, one thousand and two hundred years in the ninth and ninetieth year on St. Egidius' day."

From 1599, there is a 3rd LEITER branch in Niederthay—from this branch, in the 14th generation, 11 of whom lived at the Höfle, come our ancestors.

August (Gustl) was born in 1948 as the 11th of 13 children at the Höfle "VIECHTAW".

In 1966, at the age of 18, Gustl took over the farm after a rockfall.

In 1970, the existing house with 20 guest beds was ready for occupation.

In November 1974, another rockfall occurred at the Höfle, leading to the construction of protective dams.