Experience the Steirerkraft Brand!
At the Kernothek in Wollsdorf, between Gleisdorf and St. Ruprecht an der Raab, a special shopping experience awaits you. Discover the entire world of Steirerkraft and browse through premium gourmet products – from Styrian specialities to thoughtful gift ideas.
At our gourmet and gift shop, you can experience the full diversity of Styria in one place. Just five minutes from the Gleisdorf-West motorway exit, you’ll find Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI, Styrian Scarlet Runner Beans PDO, and of course everything related to the pumpkin seed. Our range also includes many Styrian specialities, premium gourmet products, and suitable gifts for every occasion.
Kernothek Experience Tour
Discover the World of the Pumpkin!
“The Seed Becomes Green Gold”
How is the famous Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI actually made? On this experience tour, you’ll follow the pumpkin seed on its fascinating journey – from the field, through the harvest, to the finished pumpkin seed oil. Along the way, you’ll gain interesting insights into cultivation, processing, and quality – with a delicious tasting included, of course.
NO booking required
Weekly Fixed Tours:
Dates (April to October)
Wednesday and Friday, 3:00 PM
Saturday, 10:30 AM
Duration: 1 hour
Price: 10 € per person (incl. tasting)
No registration required
WElcome
Traditional products, made with love for Styria.
Taste our latest products, tap your own pumpkin seed oil fresh from the tank, and design an individual bottle label – or find Styrian gifts for every taste.
Our Opening Hours
April to December
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM
January to March
Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: closed
We look forward to your visit!
Steirerkraft Kernothek
Wollsdorf 75
8181 St. Ruprecht/Raab, Austria
(A2 motorway, exit Gleisdorf-West, B64 towards Weiz, coming from Weiz take the exit for the Wollsdorf Ost industrial area)
Parking spaces and an electric charging point for cars and e-bikes are available
Tel. +43 3178 2525-270
Fax +43 3178 2525-275
kernothek@steirerkraft.com
We’re the Styrian gift specialists and are happy to advise you on your ideas. Find the right present for every taste and occasion, with personal guidance from our friendly team.
Company Outings
To the Kernothek
Build Team Spirit on an Experience Tour!
Looking for the perfect destination for a company or club outing in Styria? Our five experience tours, each with a different focus, are suitable for small groups from 10 people up to large company outings.
The charming team at our Kernothek skilfully combines humour, educational insights, and a relaxed atmosphere throughout the tour. A tasting of our products rounds off the programme perfectly.
Simply contact us at +43 3178 2525-270 or kernothek@steirerkraft.com to discuss any further questions.
Group Tours
The Seed Becomes "Green Gold"
It all starts with a small, dark green seed: here, you’ll get a comprehensive look at the journey from Styrian pumpkin seed to valuable Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI – from the field, through the harvest, to the finished product.
Choose your themed tour from these 5 focus areas (bookable for groups of 10 or more). Simply fill out the form, enter your preferred date and contact details, and we’ll get back to you. You’re also welcome to give us a call: +43 3178 2525-270
Price: €10 per person
Discounts available on request
Group Tours
The Bean Specialist
We are home to the Styrian Scarlet Runner Bean PDO and operate Austria’s most modern bean processing facility. We want to share the reason our passion for legumes keeps growing – let us inspire you.
Price €10 per person. Discounts available on request. Register here.
Group Tours
Sustainability and Biodiversity
Biodiversity, Styrian style. How can each individual contribute to our ecosystem, and how does Steirerkraft live sustainability? That’s what we’ll talk about with you on this tour.
Price €10 per person
Discounts available on request
Group Tours
Agricultural Expert Tour
We take a closer look at the harvest year. From working with our contract farmers, through cultivation, all the way to the ready-to-sell product – our company delivers everything from a single source. We’ll take a closer look at the challenges pumpkin, corn, and legume crops present each year.
Price €10 per person
Discounts available on request
Group Tours
Nutrition – Wonderfully Regional
Is fat healthy? What added value do our “Styrian nutrition wonders” offer, or do you already know your nutrition type? Find out on this themed tour.
Price: €10 per person
Discounts available on request
We'd Like to Visit the Steirerkraft Oil Mill!
The best part?
When you book a trip to our Kernothek, you’ll get -15% off your next purchase in our online shop.
Strong partnerships
Our best friends!
Thanks to our many strong, long-standing partnerships, we are able to offer our customers consistently top-quality products. A reliable, stable network of partners and suppliers ensures our success. Mutual respect and a reputation for keeping our word characterize all of our business relationships.
GenussCard
Are you vacationing in Styria’s Thermal Region or in Eastern Styria? Then, starting with your first night’s stay, you’ll receive the GenussCard from your host, which grants you free access to more than 280 attractions during your stay. The Steirerkraft Kernothek, including the oil mill, is one of them! Anyone staying at one of the GenussCard partner establishments automatically receives the GenussCard and can take advantage of its benefits.
Who are the GenussCard partners, and which attractions can I visit with the GenussCard?
Find all the information at www.genusscard.at
Steiermark-Card
The Steiermark Card, the leisure card for the Green Heart, is kicking off the next season, and the Steirerkraft Kernothek—including the oil mill—is one of 177 attractions that you can explore for free with the card.
All information about the Steiermark Card, partner businesses, and sales locations is available at www.steiermark-card.net.
Garten-Hotel Ochensberger
Welcome to Eastern Styria! Deep-rooted local traditions, warm and genuine hospitality, sincere and authentic friendliness, and creative regional cuisine—all combined with a keen eye for detail and a high level of professionalism—await you at the eco-label-certified Garten-Hotel Ochensberger. The Garten-Hotel Ochensberger in St. Ruprecht/Raab is a GenussCard partner—starting with your first night’s stay, you’ll receive the GenussCard, which allows you to take part in activities such as a free guided tour of the Steirerkraft Kernothek and oil mill.
For more information, visit www.ochensberger.at
Locker & Légere
The Locker & Légere in the center of St. Ruprecht/Raab has been shining in a whole new light since late 2014. The kitchen team spoils you with top-notch cuisine from morning to night. A room measuring approximately 60 m² is available free of charge for seminars, conferences, and celebrations. Vacation guests receive the GenussCard free of charge starting with their first night’s stay. With this card, you can visit numerous attractions for free (e.g., the Steirerkraft Kernothek and oil mill, and much more…).
For more information, visit www.locker-legere.at
ARGE St. Ruprecht
The St. Ruprecht/Raab Working Group was founded in 2010 on the initiative of Peter Ochensberger, chairman of the tourism association. Approximately 50 partners are united by the goal of connecting regional businesses and thereby creating marketing opportunities for all of them. These synergies are leveraged to boost the success of St. Ruprecht an der Raab as a business hub and thus further improve the quality of life in a sustainable manner. The flagship product, “the Käferbohne,” is being promoted as a symbol to strengthen the community both economically and in terms of tourism.
For more information, visit www.tourismus-ruprecht.at.
8 Cities
Through the Eastern Styria City Partnership, eight cities in Eastern Styria work closely together to offer customers a fantastic shopping experience. Under the motto “8 Cities – One Gift Certificate – Hundreds of Shops,” you can shop to your heart’s content in Eastern Styria and enjoy a vast array of offers. Which cities and partners are part of the partnership? How do the gift certificates work?
Find all the information at www.8staedte.at.
Farina
With their jointly developed “Steirermehl,” Farina and Steirerkraft combine Styrian wheat flour and Styrian pumpkin seeds. This close collaboration brings together Steirerkraft’s expertise in raw materials with Farina’s milling know-how.
More information here.
Custom Label
Give a Styrian gift with a personal touch!
It doesn’t get much more personal than this: personalized Steirerkraft pumpkin seed oil labels, available at the Kernothek in St. Ruprecht/Raab. This gift idea combines regional character with individuality—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or special occasions.
That's where
Steirerkraft comes from!