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From its astonishing ivied façade this magnificent "maison" will immerse you in a world of charm. The Bio Hotel Raphaël is a real museum of art: paintings, lithographs, sculptures, antiquarian artefacts and a valuable collection of Picasso ceramics and Mayan art may be seen throughout the lobby.

Be the first to discover the two new executive floors, modern and original signed by the American Architect Richard Meier. Overlooking the roofs, the terrace Bramante is waiting for you to enjoy a gastronomic cuisine while contemplating the magnificent view of the eternal city.

The San Salvatore Benedectine monastery is located in panoramic position, 650 m over the sea level, facing the Carpina valley. Completely restored in 1990, with its original structure on 3 levels, made of stone, wood and terracotta, it is nowadays a typical , La Cerqua, with cosy and tiny rooms and charming saloons: the dining room, the reading room, the organic cafe with veranda on the garden. More rooms are in the Old Barn and in the Balucca farmhouse. Here the daily rhythm of life matches with Nature cycles; you can relax by the sunny acorn-shaped pool, or in the shady arcery camp site, in the middle of an oak wood; you can explore the , to discover through very beautiful posters all the wood secrets; or you can walk along the Pietralunga Forest signed paths (by yourself or guided by Gino, on foot, or by Fabio, on horseback). And in the fresh evenings you can learn by Silvana the Umbrian cuisine secrets, tasting together with  the other guests the organic dishes just prepared.

In summer, South Tyrol’s picturesque hiking trails are within easy reach, too. Here, you have access to the best known ski areas like "Kronplatz", "Alta Badia", "Gardena" and "3 Cime" by ski or by bike.

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.

Our four accommodation houses are perfectly equipped for groups of six to twelve people each and fulfill your every wish. True to our sustainable ethos, we have restored these houses with great attention to detail while using upcycled materials to significantly reduce their ecological footprint. Find restful sleep in our natural linen beds, enjoy our certified Demeter breakfast and find out about the various environmental projects on our farmstead - from the herbal garden to the orchard.

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

Moments of happiness in alpine ambience in the center of Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Our cozy, modern Biohotel also with new, biological-biological rooms and sustainable Bavarian cuisine combines old with new. The individuality of the guest is very important to us and therefore we make sure that you with us from Feel good head to toe.For those who want to purify pleasurably, we offer Basenfastenkuren according to the Wacker method. Our organic wellness area with star grotto makes "dreamlike" relaxation with mountain views come true. Come to the famous health resort and explore the cultural landscape variety of Garmisch-Partenkirchen!

When, over 30 years ago, we trasformed the Bergerhof, for the love of nature, into a "bio" situation and then a few years later we began commercialising the biological activity, we would never have thought that one day our dream to create a Bio Hotel yould become a reality. The idea was born from the desire to let everyone experience the positive energy which nature brings with it as a sign of gratitude for the sustainable style of life that it gives us. Today, we can say: that we`ve made it!

Our Awards and Certifications

• ClimaHotel
• ClimaHost 2019:1st place for theiner’s garten, the most sustainable hotel in the alps
• Mobility Award South Tyrol 2019: Special price for theiner's garten 

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