Commitment you can see

Sustainability-certified accommodations in Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten

Businesses taking responsibility: recognisable, verifiable and genuine.

In our region, sustainability is not just a destination-wide commitment. It is also reflected in individual businesses. Some businesses have been awarded the South Tyrol Sustainability Label, demonstrating their commitment to responsible practices concerning the environment, employees and resources.

Based on the international criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), the label has three levels. It provides a recognised framework for sustainability practices and is awarded by independent bodies according to clearly defined and verified requirements.

Several businesses in our region already hold the label, while others are working towards certification.

For you as a guest, this means you can choose a certified business with confidence, rather than having to ask about its sustainability practices once you arrive.

Certified businesses

Level 1

Level 1 is the starting point of the South Tyrol Sustainability Label. The business assesses its current practices, introduces initial measures and meets the requirements defined for this level.

Level 2

Level 2 builds on the first stage, placing greater emphasis on social and economic aspects. It also addresses areas such as greenhouse gas accounting and procurement management in more detail.

Level 3

Level 3 is the highest level. The business achieves international certification following an independent audit and meets the requirements of the South Tyrol Sustainability Label for this level.

Certified restaurants

Close-up of a chef at Restaurant Durnwald holding a plate and adding a final leaf as garnish.

Restaurant Durnwald, Pichl

Traditional cooking, passed down through generations.

Family-run Restaurant Durnwald in Pichl is currently the only restaurant in Gsiesertal Valley-Welsberg-Taisten to hold the South Tyrol Sustainability Label Level 2.Owner Sylvia Mayr prepares traditional and seasonal South Tyrolean dishes, many based on rediscovered family recipes and made with high-quality local produce. Her mother Barbara looks after the service and wine list. Together, they continue the life's work of Erich Pius Mayr.

The restaurant is located directly beside the cycle path and cross-country ski trail and offers step-free access.

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Certified hotels offering dining by reservation

Hotel Stoll

Sustainability Label Level 3

At Hotel Stoll, the kitchen combines South Tyrolean and Italian specialities with regional ingredients. Produce also comes from local farmers and the hotel's own farm. The origin of the ingredients plays an important role in the preparation of each dish. The hotel's culinary offering carries the South Tyrol Sustainability Label Level 3, the highest certification level.

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Close-up of a hand holding a white plate with a finely presented dish.

Hotel Quelle

Sustainability Label Level 2

At Hotel Quelle, South Tyrolean specialities meet Mediterranean influences. The kitchen uses fresh, mainly local ingredients, including produce from the hotel's own farm. From breakfast to the evening gourmet menu, the origin of the ingredients plays an important role. The hotel's culinary offering carries the South Tyrol Sustainability Label Level 2.

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Hotel Goldene Rose

Sustainability Label Level 1

At Hotel Goldene Rose in Welsberg, the focus on regional food begins at breakfast, with South Tyrolean and local products, homemade jams and cakes. In the evening, the menu also features traditional dishes such as Schlutzkrapfen and dumplings. The hotel's culinary offering carries the South Tyrol Sustainability Label Level 1.

Hotel Goldene Rose

Flowering alpine meadow with dandelions and mountain huts in the Gsiesertal valley

Businesses working towards certification

A process of continuous improvement

For us, sustainability is not simply something a business has achieved or has yet to achieve. It is a process of continuous improvement. Businesses can submit existing certifications or undergo a dedicated audit to meet the requirements of the South Tyrol Sustainability Label.
We inform our member businesses about these opportunities, share examples of good practice from within the valley and support them with their first steps, from calculating their carbon footprint to working towards certification.

To help them along the way, targeted training and professional development programmes are available in cooperation with specialist organisations and associations, including HGV, IDM, Vireo and other partners.

Close-up of local products from the Platzerhof farm in Taisten

Regional and organic produce

Many of our farms and alpine huts choose to use their own produce, which they grow or make themselves. Behind these products are care, dedication and hard work, often closely connected to everyday life in the valley. This helps support local farming and the regional economy, while giving you the chance to discover authentic flavours of the region.

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Wooden signpost on the circular trail towards Adlitzhausen near Welsberg

Accessibility

Our region offers accommodation with certified accessible facilities. We want the area to remain accessible to as many people as possible. We also provide accessibility information for outdoor activities, including walking trails suitable for wheelchair users or families with pushchairs, so you can find options that meet your needs.

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