The taste of travelling!

How you can enjoy regional products directly from the farm

The sun is slowly rising over the fields, the dew is still on the grass - and you open the door of your campervan in the middle of a farm. Maybe a cockerel is crowing somewhere, maybe there's already the smell of fresh bread. You slip on your shoes, take a few steps across the farmyard - and pick up some fresh eggs from the small self-service shop right next to the barn.

This is the start of a morning that you can only experience when camping in the middle of a farm. And that's exactly what makes a trip with Schau aufs Land so special: you're not just travelling, you're right in the middle of it - in life, in the rhythm of the region, with the people who work and live here.

Straight from the field to the plate

Instead of anonymous supermarket shelves, you'll find short distances and real flavour here. Whether it's crunchy vegetables straight from the patch, creamy goat's cheese from the small cheese dairy, freshly baked bread from the wood-fired oven or a bottle of cider from the orchard - you get what's in season and what the local people produce with love.

The products are displayed in the small farm shop, arranged in old wine crates, or in wooden self-service huts, which are sometimes even open around the clock. There is usually a small till next to it - you pay for what you take. This is how you show your appreciation for the free overnight accommodation - with breakfast outside at the camping table while a few chickens peck around the yard.

Culinary delights to fall in love with

It's often the simple things that become real treats when you're out and about: a slice of tangy mountain cheese on fresh farmhouse bread, a glass of apple juice that tastes like a meadow orchard, or a spoonful of jam that smells like grandma's cooking.

Every region you travel through - whether the alpine meadows of Salzburg with spicy mountain cheese, bacon and fresh hay milk, the Upper Swabian hills in southern Germany with cider, spelt bread and hand-stirred fruit spread, the Slovenian karst landscape with air-dried Pršut, goat's cheese and forest honey - or the sun-kissed regions of southern Italy, where you can get ripe tomatoes, pickled artichokes, fresh basil and olive oil straight from the farm - each region tells its own culinary story.

And because everything is seasonal, every stage of the journey tastes different: in spring it smells of wild garlic and fresh spinach, in summer of tomatoes and apricots, in autumn of plums, grapes and chestnuts. It's almost as if each region gives you a little taste of its history. Cooking on the road is therefore more than just provisioning - it becomes a culinary adventure.

Well prepared when travelling: storing food correctly in the campervan

Cooking on the road in a camper sounds wonderful - and it is. However, the limited storage space, changing temperatures and sometimes a lack of refrigeration make storing food a bit of a challenge. Fresh products such as milk or delicate fruit spoil quickly in the heat, and without proper storage, bread can also become hard or vegetables wilt.

If you want to eat well when travelling, there are a few things you should bear in mind: use airtight containers or beeswax cloths, store sensitive products in a cool and shady place and pay attention to the shelf life when shopping. Produce directly from the farm is often fresher and therefore has a longer shelf life - nevertheless, it's better to take less with you, shop more often and spontaneously enjoy what the farm has to offer.

What tastes particularly good on the go

• 🥕 Carrots, apples, radishes, tomatoes - uncomplicated, healthy and fresh, even without a fridge.
• 🧀 Hard cheese, salami, farmhouse bread - stay edible for longer and make for a hearty snack.
• 🥜 Nuts & dried fruit - handy, filling and ideal for the next hike.
• 🥛 Yoghurt, cream cheese or milk - a great addition on cooler days or when refrigerated.

You can often find little treasures for later: honey, chutneys, pickled pumpkins or a schnapps for an evening under the stars.

On the road at home

With a Schau aufs Land subscription, you will find exactly the farms where you are welcome - not just as a guest, but as part of farm life for a night or two. You can park your campervan between apple trees or in a meadow with a view of the mountains, far away from the hustle and bustle - and very close to the origin of your food.

It's not about consumption, but about encounters. With nature, with yourself - and sometimes also with people you get talking to around the campfire in the evening.

You travel slower and more consciously. And with every stop, not only does your stock of good produce grow, but also your understanding of how much work, knowledge and care goes into real food production.

Fancy your next trip?

Pack your rucksack, bring a little time and curiosity - and discover the diversity of the regions straight from the field to your plate. With Schau aufs Land, food on the go becomes an experience: honest, delicious and simply good for your feelings.