The HBLFA is located in Ennstal, Styria, and was created in 2005 from the merger of the formerly independent institutions BAL Gumpenstein and HBLA Raumberg. As the largest department of the BMLRT (Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism) with around 300 employees, the HBLFA is the driving force throughout Austria for sustainable business in the areas of agriculture, nutrition and the environment in rural areas. In addition to research work, practice-oriented agricultural training is also important the areas of agricultural management and environmental and resource management are the main pillars of the HBLFA.

Arrival by public transport:

by train to Stainach-Irdning train station and then by bus number 940 or 941 to the stops

Raumberg School / Boarding School: Raumberg School - exit directly in front of the school

Gumpenstein Castle: Altirdning stop, Schwabbrücke - 10 minute walk

Trautenfels to the Bio-Institut at Moarhof: Trautenfels Castle - 10 minute walk