Tauber’s Bio Vitalhotel is a four-star organic boutique hotel in the Puster Valley of South Tyrol that has been a champion of sustainability and wellness for over two decades. As the first certified “Biohotel” in the region, Tauber’s adheres to strict standards that affect every aspect of the guest experience. The hotel buildings are constructed and maintained following building biology guidelines: they were built using sustainable timber framing, non-toxic paints, and natural insulation (cork and wool), and even feature electrosmog switches that cut off bedroom electrical circuits at night to ensure a radiance-free, deep sleep. Many rooms have no Wi-Fi signal by design (though wired internet is available on request) to promote digital detox and better rest. The entire property is powered by renewables – it’s connected to the local biomass district heating (fed by wood chips and sawmill waste) and topped up with solar panels for electricity, resulting in impressively low emissions of only ~8 kg CO₂ per guest stay (compared to ~70 kg at a typical hotel). Tauber’s core philosophy is “your health is our passion”, so nutrition is paramount: the cuisine is 100% organic and largely regional, with many ingredients coming from the hotel’s own permaculture garden and nearby organic farms. At meal times, you’ll savor homemade elderflower syrup, salads picked that morning, pasture-raised eggs, and organic South Tyrolean beef – all prepared into gourmet yet wholesome dishes. The hotel even brews its own organic herbal teas and provides fresh mountain spring water from its private well. In the “Naturellness” spa, treatments incorporate local alpine herbs (like arnica, chamomile, hay flowers) and use exclusively certified organic cosmetics from South Tyrol. A signature treatment is the “Alpine Hay Bath,” where guests are enveloped in warm, fermented mountain hay – the hay is sourced from an altitude where no pesticides are used, of course. The spa also features a chlorine-free indoor pool (cleaned with an ozone system) and an outdoor natural swimming pond shaded by willows. For activity, Tauber’s Vitalhotel offers guided hikes and bike tours; as a member of the “Wanderhotels” network, it provides expert hiking guides to lead guests through the surrounding forests and Dolomite foothills, emphasizing “leave no trace” principles. They’ll even pack you an organic lunch for the trail, wrapped in plastic-free packaging. Tauber’s engages in community and culture too: it supports local farmers by sourcing exclusively from them (no big-box suppliers), partners with a nearby wildlife rehabilitation center for educational guest visits, and it was among the founders of the regional eco-hotel association to spread sustainable practices. Overall, Tauber’s Bio Vitalhotel offers a truly holistic retreat – aligning body, mind, spirit, and environment – where you depart not only rejuvenated, but inspired by a practical example of hospitality that nurtures the earth.