Anyone who has had enough of the alpine ski circuit will be delighted with this handpicked selection of five sustainable accommodations. These five off-piste spots show that there are great, eco-conscious alternatives to skiing and snowboarding that are worth exploring. It doesn't matter whether it's a snowshoe tour, cross-country skiing, ice climbing or tobogganing - after enough exercise on the crystal-clear,...
The Gitschberg on the way to the organic hotel
A guest contribution by Barbara and Horst Peintner, hosts from Gitschberg. Good Travel Accommodation is currently in the process of being certified as an organic hotel. Here the two report on their very personal impressions. The age teaches us more than ever: Change does not come by itself. We ourselves are the designers: inside our future! That is why doing business means for ...
The Gitschberg prepares larch tip Buchtel for us
A wild herb recipe from Barbara, hostess of the Hotel Gitschberg Our South Tyrolean mountain hotel opposite the Dolomites at a total of 1.400 meters above sea level not only attracts with its unique location, but also with around 280 days of sunshine per year. In addition to numerous activities, you can enjoy the finest clear mountain air here. And since fresh air is known to make you hungry ...
A cross-generational retreat in the mountains
At a total of 1.200 meters above sea level and high up on the mountain, the Parkhotel Holzner is enthroned and offers a wonderful view of the vastness, of the lush green of the surrounding pastures and forests, of gentle hills and rugged peaks alike. If then the light of the morning sun also shines through the high lattice windows of the house ...
The quiet charm of sustainability
A handful of houses, straight rows of apple trees, a neat little church and lots of peace and quiet. This is how the small Naturns district of Tschirland near the spa town of Merano can be described. At first glance, nothing too special in the well-tended South Tyrolean landscape. But only at first glance. If you take a closer look, this tranquil ...
1477 Reichhalter prepares a RH cake for us
A self-created recipe by Martina and Andreas Heinisch from Restaurant 1477 Reichhalter Our kitchen philosophy is based on locality and sustainability. We do not use any ready-made products in the preparation of our meals, we produce everything ourselves. From lemonade to jam, everything is homemade. The cake recipe we are sharing with you today was also made by ...
On two wheels through the mountains to Venice
The Munich-Venezia long-distance cycle route has been connecting the Bavarian capital and the lagoon city of Venice since 2015. At up to 1.530 meters, the route to the south covers a total of 560 kilometers and passes three countries. I know this route over the Brenner in the direction of Italy all too well from several holidays in the south, ...
The Gitschberg prepares a refreshing aperitif for us
A recipe from the "Gitschberg Spritzeria" by Barbara, hostess of the Hotel Gitschberg After a moving time, there are now many good rays of light that encourage us and let us know that the mountain we are currently walking together is reliably approaching. That is why we are particularly happy to open the doors and hearts of the hotel on June 27th ...
A summery rhubarb aperitif from the Hotel Schwarzschmied
A summer aperitif from the Dissertori family, hosts from the Schwarzschmied When summer arrives again and the temperatures climb, we like to refresh ourselves with an aperitif on our terrace from the Schwarzschmied with a view of the surrounding vineyards. Today we are happy to share our recipe for our rhubarb aperitif with you. The beautiful:...
Architecture, nature and the South Tyrolean way of life in the Bühelwirt
The Bühelwirt is a very special place, a place of power in the mountains. Here you can breathe a sigh of relief, experience the originality of nature and take a break from the hustle and bustle of the world. More and less omitting everything that is unnecessary. Back to the real thing, no frills - neither in the room nor in the wellness area. That's the kind of luxury ...