HIRBEN NATURLAUB, Villabassa

Hirben Naturlaub, 100 km from Bolzano in Villabassa, Val Pusteria, offers apartments in an ecological wooden structure. Apartment options include NatureSuite, Superior, GardenSuite Deluxe (one bedroom with a double bed, one bedroom with two single-sized beds, and a private enclosed garden with wooden loungers), AlpinSuite (one bedroom with a double bed, a 55" flat-screen satellite TV, a double-sized walk-in wardrobe, and a private loggia), Mountain (private loggia facing south), Sunset (private terrace facing west), Allegra (private terrace facing south), Foresta (two double bed rooms, a private loggia, and a private enclosed garden or terrace), and more. All apartments have a kitchenette with a stovetop, refrigerator, dishwasher, and kitchenware. Comfort double rooms include Hirben's inclusive services at a special price. Dogs are welcome in Ramus, GartenSuite Superior, GartenSuite Deluxe, and Allegra rooms, featuring wooden floors and a balcony, loggia, or private garden.

The property offers an Alpine Dinner with relaxed themed evenings, featuring South Tyrolean cuisine with Italian flavors. A buffet breakfast with regional and organic products is available from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with organic rolls, eggs from free-range hens, local milk, cheeses, sausages, cereals, fresh fruit, croissants, corn flakes, jams, organic teas, and Italian coffee. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options are available on request. The Panorama Restaurant & ALPINE Taste/bar includes a dog lounge and a sun terrace. The hotel prioritizes local and organic ingredients, including herbs from the property's garden.

Guests have access to a sauna area (ages 14+), which includes a Finnish sauna, Turkish bath, bio-sauna, and infrared cabin. There are also two relaxation areas. A 25-meter outdoor pool (30°C, open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.) is accessible from indoors and has a relaxation lawn. Dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant, wellness area, swimming pool, and shared garden. Winter activities include two weekly excursions with Fabian for winter walks, snowshoe hikes, or cross-country ski tours. A ski cellar with a ski boot dryer and waxing bench is available, plus a ski waxing service. The hotel has an exclusive ski pass service, with no lines at the valley station. Guests with a ski pass for the Dolomiti Superski area have access to a free ski bus 10 kilometers away.

Hirben Naturlaub is located in Villabassa, Val Pusteria, in the Dolomites. It is near the Drava cycle path. A Holidaypass provides free use of public transport throughout South Tyrol, plus the hotel offers a shuttle service to the train station. Guests traveling by train can reach Villabassa via Austrian, Swiss, or German Railways. The Frecciargento or Frecciabianca services provide access from within Italy to Bolzano, with connecting regional trains to Villabassa. The hotel is also near smaller grocery stores and other restaurants.

The property offers free WLAN and parking. Guests receive tips for planning their day. The hotel provides daily cleaning, bed linen, towels, and tea towels. Paid services include mountain bike, fully bike, and e-bike rental, a washing machine and dryer, a bread delivery service from the organic bakery, and a charging station for electric cars. The property emphasizes sustainability, using local larch and South Tyrolean fir in its construction and natural materials in its furnishings. The hotel uses wood chips for heating, has green roofs, and supports local producers for food supplies. The hotel also promotes car-free holidays with access to train and bus connections.