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- Not everyone likes our house. We are not a FANCY&CHIC HOTEL. We are an AWARE and ORGANIC HOUSE.
- Our basic philosophy is KEEP IT SIMPLE. We are HUMBLE, but it is LOVELY being in our house. Just like it used to be in the Karst ... BEAUTIFUL, HUMBLE, CLEAN and WILD.
- We are OLD SCHOOL. Tradition and archaic things are very important for us.
- ORGANIC is our way of life. Organic is NOT a TREND. It is the only path and our big responsibility for the next generations.
- We are part of GLOBAL CHANGES. We are aware that PLAN(ET) B does not exist. Mother nature is just one!
- We love MOTHER EARTH. We are aware that it is only on loan to us and is not our permanent property.
- We buy LESS, we choose GOOD, we protect WILD&NATURAL, we live for GREEN.
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Where the past takes on a form.

THE PAST WRITTEN IN STONE AND IN PEOPLE

KARST
The Karst is a region of striking contrasts: it is rocky and barren, but also colourful, magical and generous. Due to the uniqueness of karst phenomena, its name has become known all over the world.
The Karst Plateau rises above the Adriatic Sea. From the peaks of the higher slopes, you can watch the sun sinking into the sea every evening.
When the Karst landscape whispers in the bora wind, when you walk between the labyrinths of stone walls, when a friendly hand offers you a slice of Karst prosciutto and a glass of Teran wine, you simply know that you are in the Karst Region.

MAN AND KARST
“... he seems tough, determined, persistent and defiant, as well as soft in the Mediterranean way, talkative, often openly emotional, inaccessible and flexible...” (Slovenian poet Ciril Zlobec in the foreword to the book Prgišče Krasa (A Handful of Karst))

In prehistoric times, the Karst man had already found his soul mate in the Karst Region. The symbiosis between man and Karst has shaped the modesty, strength and perseverance of the local character.
The soul of a Karst man is as vast as the region’s diversity. Just as you need time to explore the diverse Karst Region, you should not be in a hurry when getting to know the local people. Only when you feel their genuine hospitality, can you truly become a part of the Karst.

KARST VILLAGE
Stone houses in Karst villages stand so close together that they seem to whisper the stories of their inhabitants. The narrow streets are interwoven between the high walls of Karst houses in a complex pattern, bearing the trace of countless steps.
A Karst homestead is made of stone; sometimes it is mighty and sometimes modest, but always in line with the environment and natural laws.
The hardworking local people have created significant architectural elements that are nowadays still considered a model of artistic creativity.

ŠTANJEL
This fortified village has been marked by Romans, Turks, Venetians and Habsburgs. They all wanted Štanjel for themselves, but the village searched for people who would understand and respect it.
The soul of Štanjel recognized the perseverance and defiance of the Karst people and thus found its creators.

CUISINE
Time passes slowly in the Karst Region. Therefore, regional dishes are cooked slowly. The recipes pass down from one generation to the next and the housewives never cease improving on them. The secret of delicious cuisine is hidden in the select local ingredients that the Karst people grow with love in their gardens.

WINE
The Karst cellar has always been a status symbol of a homestead and a special, sacred place. You should enter it with great respect for the winemaker, who knows how to produce excellent wines of different varieties on a poor Karst soil.

This stud farm is enchanted with architectural details of the Art Nouveau style and decorated with contemporary and classical pieces of art and land art.  Originally built in 1830, our stand-alone farm reopens its doors to you in 2012, ready to cater to your every wish.  Since its acquisition in 1985, Sonnenhausen has been the eco-sister of the close-by Hermannsdorf eco-agriculture community. Our chefs use local products from butchers, dairy farms, bakeries, and nurseries. A visit to Sonnenhausen lets you get a true feel for the origin of our food.
Sonnenhausen has the perfect backdrop for your next event or meeting and suitable rooms to match.  Whether you choose our studio in the old horse stalls or the historic riding hall, the festive chapel hall or the cosy fireplace room – every room has its own individual atmosphere!

Since 2006, food in the Falkenhof has been prepared almost exclusively from locally grown organic produce. On the menu, you will find light Mediterranean cuisine, four-course menus with fish or meat, vegetarian dishes as well as basic fitness cuisine to regulate the body’s acid-base balance. Unalloyed relaxation is offered by the spacious 1200-square-metre Vital Oasis, occupying its own wing of the hotel.

Among its features are the modern spa area, the Greek sea salt water pool and not least the hotel’s own, 36°C panoramic healing thermal spa on the roof. In the Vital Oasis, Falkenhof guests may choose from around 100 different treatments – ranging from yoga to massages to cosmetic treatments.

Sustainability and ecology come first

The Bio-Vitalhotel Falkenhof is a special place in many ways where peace and energy abound. The terms sustainability and ecology are put into practice every day – as the basis for health and inner balance. Naturally, the comprehensive renovation and extension work in recent years were carried out exclusively using ecological construction methods. Thus, rooms were created abounding in harmony and clear aesthetics with loam render, soft natural colours, natural wood and stone.

Health and mental equilibrium – combined with sustainability, pleasure and zest for life: the recipe employed to ensure total regeneration by the team at the Bio-Vitalhotel Falkenhof in Bad Füssing (Lower Bavaria).

A hotel full of joie de vivre, and we are too. You will be enchanted by the ambience of the exclusive rowing club and charming style of the beach houses. Our trilogy of bio-vital cuisine, health facilities and relaxation programmes guarantee a most enjoyable holiday experience in an impressive natural panorama in the midst of the open landscape by the River Elbe. Look forward to our cosy rooms, the fresh air and the natural fragrances of beautiful wood.

We include the naturalness of the region in our bio-vital cuisine. 100 % organic guarantee with wholefoods and regional products, everything enhanced with herbs from our own garden. Our energy supply is certified eco-electricity and also the textiles we use, the care products and cosmetics are organic. We go even further with rooms that are free of electro-smog. Our crowning achievement is the revitalised water we use, produced by the Johann Grander method.
 
As a Bio-Hotel we address the issue of health in everything we do. A doctor’s practice in the hotel itself, supported by in-house natural medicine practitioner, nutritionist and homeopath, guarantee focused health programmes. Experience a new equilibrium with metabolic balance, stay fit with our activities programmes and relax with a pampering massage.
 
With its central location by the main entrances to the National Parks (Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland), Hotel Helvetia is a place where you can unwind in the midst of nature. Without having to retrace your steps, there are at least ten trails on the doorstep for walking to the proud Table Mountains, the Tafelberge, and craggy rocks. You will be amazed by the strange sandstone rock formations and far-reaching views. Ravines, gorges and crystal-clear streams make this holiday region an Eldorado for walkers. Or lie back in our park and enjoy the view of the mighty River Elbe and the famous Schrammstein mountain chain.
 
Your holiday destination is also at the heart of a region rich in culture. Cities like Dresden and Golden Prague are only one hour to one and a half hours away. You can get to the Königstein castle and the open-air theatre, the Felsenbühne, in Rathen by public transport or by cycle in just a few minutes.

Sachsen – Saxon Switzerland in Germany

Fascination National Park – see the nature naturally in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Located in Saxony, is the National Park Germany’s last unspoilt uniquely beautiful fluvial landscape. Bizarre sand stone forms, high table mountains, rugged rocks, gorges, flumes, crystal-clear rivulets and towering free-standing summits are the reason why this holiday area is a great eldorado for hiking and climbing fans (Saxon Switzerland is the cradle of free climbing).
Right in the middle of the Saxon Switzerland you will find the romantic village of former skippers called Schmilka. The view of Schmilka is made up of traditional timbered houses. The most attractive of these is the water mill built in 1665. Schmilka is close to nature and absolutely idyllic! But it is also not far from the big cities Dresden, Meissen and Prague.
Schmilka is located on the border with Böhmen (Bohemia), which is why you can go on foot from here not only to explore the Sächsische Schweiz, Saxon Switzerland, but also the Böhmische Schweiz, Bohemian Switzerland.
Refresh yourself with these activities
HIKING – CYCLING – CLIMBING – CANYOEING – NORDIC WALKING – GOLFING – CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
 
Top places of excursions:
- Prebischtor (biggest arch in the rock in Europe)
- Edmundsklamm (wild romantic flume)
- Teufelsturm (“rock tower of the devil”)
- Schrammstein ridge
- Affenstein promenade
- Großer Winterberg (biggest mountain in Schmilka)
- Kuhstall (“cowshed”, big arch in the rock)
- Bastei bridge  
The layout of the holiday town Schmilka is convenient for traffic and has excellent transport connections, which is ideal for those environmentally conscious visitors. There is a steamship stage with a ferry service to the other side of the River Elbe where you will find the railway station Schmilka-Hirschmühle. From here every half hour a local train travels along the valley of the Elbe to Dresden, passing on its way the most important sights. Travel to the fortress “Festung Königstein” (biggest rock fortress in Europe) or to the “Felsenbühne Rathen” (Europe’s most beautiful outdoor amphitheatre) and in 45 minutes to Dresden (Church of our Lady) and Meissen (viniculture and porcelain). In the other direction you’ll get to Prague (The Golden City) in one and a half hours.
If you want an activity holiday – this is the right place for you. Cycling on the Elbe cycle track, hiking along the Malerweg trail or taking an exciting boat trip by canoe on the Elbe – explore the wonders of nature no matter what the season.

A brook ripples through the grounds, running ducks waddle with pleasure through the grass, sheep and highland cattle bask in the meadow. A place as formerly for summer, lovingly renovated, timeless. The Tannerhof can imprint no stamp or hotel categorization. He is consciously "different". An unusual hotel with a simple lifestyle. Here is vacation announced, time out, unnecessary conventions are filed.
Free at last.

This atmosphere is tangible. The house is needed, the table is used, the fireplace burns, the wood smells, the steps creak. Here there is no backdrop - it is lovely - up to the turntable in the fireplace room for the guests. The bold, award-winning architecture, decor and people at Tannerhof capitalize on these benefits. This is applied art. Whether as a vacationer, wellness, customer or fitter, with the family or alone - it's just beautiful!

Lindengut is a place of balance: It lies at the foot of the Hessian Rhoen with a hilly and peaceful rural landscape around, and at the same time very close to the small city of Fulda. We can look back on 30 years of organic farm history and have developed a sense for future needs and natural hospitality that we want our guests to experience. In our organic guesthouse Lindengut – the first certified of the Hessian Rhön – we combine comfortable relaxation with culinary and sensual – cultural highlights. The old farmhouse has been renovated to a high standard especially paying attention to organic standards concerning building materials and interiours. Whether for holidays, for family events or business meetings – you will surely find plenty of room to be undisturbed and to feel at home.

Our guesthouse Lindengut is part of an organic agricultural unit, with farm buildings and gardens surrounded by fields and woods. Depending on the seasons our gardens provide us with ingredients for our breakfast and meals during business meetings. We want Lindengut to be a place where natural origins and humankind come together – this is why we chose to work after the organic principles and to focus on this holistic approach to farming and life. We want to influence the present and the future with the help of our organic tradition.

Slow down and experienceIn our organic guesthouse we pay attention to the essentials, which allows us and our guests to experience quality time consciously.  For us, “organic” is not simply a label. In fact, organic means the living connection to the origin of everything, the connection to Queen Nature.

Enjoy the personal atmosphereOur guests do not only visit us because of the beautiful rooms, the nature around us or our organic lifestyle – they especially appreciate the personal atmosphere in our house. We want to make our guests feel comfortable and welcome them like good friends.

An organic farmFrom the envelope to the breakfast- since the 80s with organic certification , a seasonal garden , own water , chickens , geese and cattle , as well as photovoltaic , wood heating and green electricity . Here we combine ” old ” with ” new”. The farm is just a biological guesthouse ( B & B ) rebuilt . 10 individual biologically furnished rooms for single or double use . Some with private bathrooms , but also some very modern floor bathrooms for your own. Sauna area is also available . Organic breakfast with herzberger Biobroten and rolls, kff organic sausages and , of course, another partially self- produced collection of organic products , is served in our large family kitchen . For conferences, seminars , workshops , Barcamps or events we take advantage of our Naturland – catering “bankett sinnreich” Equipment1 meeting room with 50 sqm , 1 meeting room with 20 sqm , 1 meeting room conservatory ( 12m² ) , 1 Event barn ( 100 square meters) , and much more awaits you at our place of power

A gateway to the RhoenLindengut is surrounded by greenery, close to nature and self-sufficient. Nevertheless, it is close to town and located in the middle of Germany with the new motorway exit Fulda -Mitte and train connections to the east, the west, the north and the south.

You can sit in the inviting cafe on the ground floor or on the terrace above that looks over the square. All the food and drink is, of course, organic (there are just a few exceptions with whose quality and origin we are fully satisfied). At lunchtime you can order fougasses, salads, soups and various other light meals. Many of the ingredients come from our biodynamic farm in Montezillon. In the café we have got our own little machine for roasting our coffee once a week. We use a Demeter coffee from the Chiapas region of Mexico. You’ll also see a small shop selling, among other things, goodies from the café and a little bookshop that stocks lots of biographies and good novels. They’re all books that we ourselves have either really liked or would love to read but unfortunately have still not got round to because there are so many and time is so short.
The hotel occupies the four storeys above the café. It has nine rooms - some small, some bigger – all with individual features. While some rooms have en-suite WC and shower, others share facilities with two other rooms.

There are plenty of things to do and see. The lake is only two minutes walk away; you can go swimming, take out a boat and in the summer you can borrow cycles free of charge at the harbour. Hikers will certainly not be disappointed – you can visit the pile-dwellings or trek to the surrounding wine-growing villages, the Areuse gorges or the Creux-du-Van. A whole variety of international festivals are held here or in the immediate vicinity of Neuchatel in the summer. The Centre Dürrenmatt and the Museum of Ethnography are both renowned museums. Alternatively, you can just go to the cinema or the theatre, or explore our charming little town. It’s up to you.

A town does not have to be big to have a lot to offer.
Switzerland Neuenburg

"Bio-Hotel, Spa, camping, mobilehomes, fully-equiped organic grocery - you are going to expect all this at the Bruggerhof and Camping Schwarzsee. Located in the heart of the Kitzbüheler Alps and close to the lake "Schwarzsee" you will experience a unique holiday for the whole family. Since generations, Family Reiter holds hospitality high and until May 2020 the next milestone will be set. With the change to "organic" on all areas the firm takes responsibility for next generations and creats a holiday experience, that combines relaxation and adventure with sustainability and environmental awareness. Enjoy the day after a strenous hiking tour through the mountains at our spa with indoor swimmingpool and five different saunas. Do your soul a favor and have a delicious meal at our restaurant an let the day end at our organic bar. What could be better than enjoying good food at the end of a skiing day in Winter? The camsite offers you enough space for your motorhome and you are going to experience the nature of Kitzbühel at first hand. In our newly built mobilehomes you are able to enjoy a very spacial stay. For your soul and health you can buy best organic food at the "BioGreißler, where you will find products with clear origiin. Family Reiter & team are looking forward to wellcoming you soon!

We are about 3 km away from the city centre of Kitzbühel and are sourrounded by the wonderful "Kitzbüheler Alps". To reach the famous lake "Schwarzsee" you just have to walk through a small forest path. In less than an hour you reach the capital of Tirol "Innsbruck" and the popular "Salzburg" - hometown of Mozart. For smaller shopping-tours you reach Wörgl or Kufstein in around 30 minutes.