Introduction:
The landscape, the freedom, the view… and all that on the sunny side of the mountain. This summer, Biohotel Gitschberg unveiled a new look with its updated architectural appearance, redesigned suites & rooms, and a new restaurant that now blends timeless style, comfort, and sustainability. Its new architectural design is reminiscent of the rustic hay barns that stud the local landscape, and the whole building carries a wonderful scent of Swiss stone pine, larch, and Alpine herbs..
Biohotel Gitschberg is part of our Slowdown Insider section, where we experienced their wide palette of rituals designed to increase mindfulness and serenity. From forest bathing and nature-based sensory exercises with guided meditation and breathing journeys, we reconnected with nature and grounded ourselves back to balance.
More than just an eco-friendly wellness hotel for nature lovers… a true, modern-day place of power. Refreshingly natural and with a unique taste of authenticity.
Slowdown value: Nature as a muse
This place is simply one with nature in a very authentic way. With a new architectural look, they brought more wood to a space where you can touch it and smell it. A wonderful scent of Swiss stone pine, larch, and Alpine herbs, like discovering a beautiful forest meadow on a sunny day. Inside, you find cozy design, bright tones, and colors that imitate the blooming meadows of summer.
Slowdown value: The sunny side
The sun is a natural source of energy that makes us happy. Biohotel Gitschberg has a truly sublime location, located on the sunny side of the mountain, where it just feels naturally good to be exposed to the sun in the heart of the Alpine pastures and mountains. A soothing environment that fosters mental well-being, zest for life, and harmony of the mind and spirit.
With attention to detail, they created a feeling of a modern escape to the sunny side of the Brixner Dolomites for those who truly love the pleasure of enjoying the sun and panoramic views, and being truly in touch with nature, even if you don't even leave the hotel. Meransen is a beautiful mountain village, and the view from the hotel towards the village is almost like a fairytale one. A place where everything slows down in a harmony of nature and sun.
"A feel-good mountain retreat where design and "joie de vivre" celebrate the natural surroundings. From its sunny location on the Meransen plateau
in South Tyrol, this boutique design
hotel radiates uniqueness."
BIOHOTEL GITSCHBERG
A sanctuary for rest
and regeneration
Fenilia Spa is a place where time stands still and the daily strife melts away. Envelop yourself in peacefulness and in the powerful scent of herbs and Swiss stone pine.
Slowdown value: The relaxing power of herbs
In Biohotel Gitschberg, we were introduced to the healing power of herbs. Owner Barbara, together with her wellness team, created a range of vitalizing treatments to relieve physical tension and alleviate localized pain. At Biohotel Gitschberg, you are literally exposed to nature on every step, and there is a simple reason: nature is the best relaxation.
A variety of wild herbs grow abundantly in the meadows around Biohotel Gitschberg, and they are also part of the relaxation area. They also grow edible flowers as well as Alpine and Mediterranean herbs in their hotel garden. Wherever you turn, you can bask in a sea of scents and colors, to the delight of the heart and the senses.
Slowdown value: Slow rituals with smoke
We learned the beauty of the slow ritual of burning the herbs. The smoke relaxes our body and mind, but also cleans the space. It's a sensoric experience that calms down our nervous system naturally and invites you on a holistic journey.
A sense of freedom, relaxation, release. Every part of your body feels strong and released.
Try: Ritual "Simply healthy"
Ideal for boosting health and immune function
1 FENILIA FLOWER POWER: herbal energy ritual
1 VITAL POWER: honey back massage
1 SOURCE POWER: vitalizing foot massage
The freedom of panoramic views
Slowdown value: Floating luxury - a source of vitality. The panoramic pool with a scent garden.
A swimming pool is a slowdown in itself. The infinity view is a spectacular slow-down experience, just slowly swimming in the clear mountain spring water. A place to be at one. With nature and yourself. Pure mountain spring water, revitalized according to the Grander method and heated sustainably. A vast sea of mountaintops and a sense of pure freedom. Refreshing, soothing, powerful. Above the ordinary.
The pool is surrounded by their scent garden - a relaxing area where sun loungers are placed in the blooming herbs oasis. In summer, the scents of lavender, mint, sage, ... will calm you down during your rest under the sun.
"All-round well-being requires space and freedom. Places that speak to your heart. Places where you would like to stay forever." BIOHOTEL GITSCHBERG
Between
heaven and earth
A place where all connect: invigorating mountain air, revitalizing spring water, precious medicinal herbs, rebalancing rocks and minerals. In simplicity lies the key to health and all-around wellness.
Slowdown value: Stimulation & relaxation
The sauna area at Fenilia Spa is a temple of natural tranquillity and rejuvenation.
To slow down the body, cultivate stimulation and relaxation to find the best balance. With regular sauna sessions during your stay, your body will revitalize both inside and out. You will feel regenerated and your skin will be soft and clean.
The world of saunas is a source of wholesome herbal scents, hot vapors, and cold showers. Inspired by the surrounding forests and meadows, both inside and out. You are free to choose between four different saunas: Hay Bio sauna, Steam bath, Infrared sauna, and panoramic Finish sauna with a sublime view over the Dolomites peaks. An evening ritual to enjoy the sunset. Look forward to a breath of vitality, freshness and clarity.
"Feeling free, relaxed, unburdened. This is the experience."
BIOHOTEL GITSCHBERG
Power sleeping rooms
Slowdown value: Rooms are dedicated to an exceptional sleeping experience.
There is almost nothing more important to a good sleep experience when we wish to regenerate during our getaway. For slowing down, this is one of the most important aspects - a bed that serves for a perfect sleep experience. They have invested in what is probably the healthiest sleep system available, the bioenergetic Samina sleep system. In 16 of their rooms in the Milla, Stoana, Felda3, Felda, Kofla, and Holza categories are equipped as Power Sleeping Rooms®.
Slowdown value: Samina sleeping revolution
It's about significantly higher sleep quality and regeneration thanks to the grounding and stabilizing effect of natural magnetic fields in the bed. Based on medical research, this sleep system establishes a natural connection to the earth (grounding), dissipating electrical charges in the body and protecting against electromagnetic fields. The positive effects range from improved sleep quality and immune function to stress reduction and better blood circulation, which contribute to boosting physical and mental balance.
Fine dining &
fine ambiance
to slowdown
Slowdown value: Culinary Art - long-lasting delight
From our experience, the menu truly brings the local and seasonal on the plate with creative twists that add that extra excitement of tasting new combinations of ingredients in new, delicious ways. Dishes are sophisticated, but not complicated. Taste is fresh, full of flavors, but not heavy – everything is balanced the way your digestion is thankful before going to sleep, but still experiencing the joy of fine cuisine.
A very big part of the slow-down experience is their new ambiance, inspired by nature; the dining room sets a compelling scene for your culinary experience.
"The Fr.ida parlor, a tribute to Grandmother Frieda and mother Ida, newly re-designed but emanates a nostalgic charm, adding a touch of tradition, connection, and gratitude to Gitschberg’s character and their slow food philosophy."
Slowdown value:
Gitschberg’s organic cuisine and restaurant are certified and recommended by Bioland®.
The overall philosophy around food is one of the main pillars of well-being in Biohotel Gitschberg. In this field, they put a special dedication, since food is the main source of well-being for our bodies.
Like in other fields, also here they've taken an extra step, an extra effort, an extra obligation to track and source only organic food. So their menu is overall sourced from local farmers, regional suppliers from South Tyrol, or from the Alpine-Adriatic area. Their organic cuisine and restaurant are certified by Bioland®.
Slowdown value: Bio Fair Südtirol certification by Bioland
Achieving certification was a very conscious decision that reflects their values and is set to shape our future. To walk the organic path is to embrace the value of the circular economy, natural soil fertility, species-appropriate husbandry, healthy food production, biodiversity, and fair employment and trading, as well as resource-conscious and climate-friendly living. With the annual inspection and confirmation of the Bioland seal, they ensure greater transparency, sustainability and quality of life for people, animals and the environment. And a unique good vibe for their guests and themselves.
Slowdown value: Dedicated to organic
- a way of life
Your soul is full when taking their ¾ organic board designed to enhance your daily experience with a dash of culinary indulgence.
It all begins at breakfast, with a selection of homemade delicacies and organic specialties. In the afternoon, a sweet and savory South Tyrolean Marende will keep you delighted until the culinary journey reaches its peak with the deluxe green dinner.
Ground yourself
to restore your senses
Nature is a place that celebrates the essence of Being. Preserving simplicity and an open view of the goodness in life. With Barbara, we did a shorter version of the mindful forestbathing experience in their fairytale forest, just around the corner of the hotel.
Slowdown value: Forget higher, faster, and further – embrace slower, simpler, more aware.
To round up the experience, Barbara took us out to a nearby forest and explained how slow nature rituals benefit our health. We usually think we need long hiking tours or all-day trips to regenerate ourselves, but if we do not slow down, it does not affect our body the same way.
This place is a source of slowdown. Lush forest, rich with subordinate trees and with a spring, that adds a gentle water sound in the background. To achieve a slowdown and awaken our senses, we need to ground. We need to come into pristine contact with nature. We took off the shoes and walked silently, very, very slowly around the forest. In between, we made short stops and practiced stillness. Already after one hour of mindful connection to nature, we came back to the hotel revitalized. It's hard to describe the feeling, but your whole nervous system slows down, and you become calmer in your body, but more aware of things around you.
Move. Explore.
Get inspired.
Slowdown Value: Mountain Gitschberg
Living in tune with nature is so easy, here at Biohotel Gitschberg. In fact, nature is the true source of inspiration. So powerful, so vibrant. It’s a connection that leads you back to your very roots, grounding us and opening us up to perception. It does us good and fills our lives with gratitude. What a wonderful prospect for a sustainable holiday in South Tyrol… where every moment is a blessing. Pure refreshment for the senses. Deliberately slow. And uniquely serene.
