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The Dolomites are one of Italy's most beautiful mountain destinations and, increasingly, a place where visitors can discover a more conscious way of travelling. From South Tyrol to Trentino, passing through the Belluno area and Sappada, many accommodations have chosen to put sustainability at the heart of their hospitality.
Natural materials, renewable energy, organic and local products, short supply chains and reduced use of plastic are just some of the choices made by the eco-friendly hotels in the Dolomites. Here are eleven accommodations where comfort meets respect for the environment and the local area.
Naturhotel Leitlhof: sustainability in San Candido
In San Candido, the Naturhotel Leitlhof has built its identity around an authentic relationship with the mountains. The hotel is energy self-sufficient thanks to a biomass combined heat and power plant that produces both heat and electricity.
Its commitment to the environment can also be seen in the use of natural materials and the focus on local production. An important role is played by the Maso Mühlhof, the organic farm owned by the family, which supplies fresh, seasonal products.
An example of sustainable hospitality in South Tyrol, where a stay becomes an experience deeply connected to the local area.
Berghotel Sexten: experiencing the mountains through wood, stone and local products
In Sesto, in Alta Pusteria, the Berghotel Sexten interprets sustainability through architecture that blends perfectly into the Alpine landscape. Stone, wood and glass are the main materials used throughout the property, while insulation is made from natural wood fibre and rock wool.
The interiors feature solid wood, wooden floors and natural stone, while several green roofs help promote biodiversity.
The cuisine also follows an environmentally conscious philosophy, with high-quality regional products that support the local economy. The hotel also limits the use of plastic and offers natural bathroom and SPA products in reusable glass containers.
Naturhotel Miraval: the Bio Hotel where nature reaches the table
The Naturhotel Miraval is an interesting choice for those looking for a Bio Hotel in the Dolomites and wishing to enjoy a stay immersed in nature.
The cuisine focuses on organic and locally sourced ingredients, some of which come from the hotel's own farm, transforming them into dishes inspired by tradition and seasonality, such as nettle spätzle, watercress soup and chestnut mousse.
Environmental awareness extends to everyday hotel life: plastic is kept to a minimum, natural materials are used for beds and textiles, and eco-friendly detergents are used for laundry.
Since 2011, an on-site wood-chip heating system has supplied the property with renewable energy, while the farm follows natural agricultural practices that respect the rhythms of the land and animals.
Naturhotel Lüsnerhof: renewable energy and natural materials
In Luson, South Tyrol, the Naturhotel Lüsnerhof has made sustainability one of the pillars of its identity as a bio-hotel. The property generates energy through four photovoltaic systems and its own hydroelectric power plant, while heating is provided by a modern wood-chip system using wood sourced from the region.
The architecture also reflects the local landscape, with the use of Dolomite stone, local Swiss pine and larch wood. The result is an authentically Alpine setting where natural materials, renewable energy and well-being come together in harmony with nature.
Eirl Dolomites Retreat: a green choice for discovering Sappada
In Sappada, in the Friulian Dolomites, the Eirl Dolomites Retreat offers hospitality focused on nature and the local community.
The property's green philosophy is expressed through the use of local food products, low-impact cleaning products and energy-saving solutions. Guests can also use a free shuttle service, designed to encourage car-free travel.
The connection with the local area is strengthened by a shared vegetable garden reserved for residents of the small Bio Chalet village. A way to experience the natural beauty of Sappada while seeking to reduce the environmental impact of a stay.
Hotel Mea Via: sustainability through cuisine
A Ortisei, in Val Gardena, the Hotel Mea Via links its approach to sustainability above all with gastronomy and the promotion of local produce.
The Bulla restaurant offers Alpine cuisine reinterpreted in a contemporary style according to the Slow Food philosophy, with regional specialities and Mediterranean-inspired dishes. The selection also includes Mea Via wine, produced from indigenous grape varieties such as Lagrein and Schiava.
Slow Food dinners and themed evenings offer guests the chance to discover the area's gastronomic culture, while vegetarian and vegan dishes are also available on request.
Ecogreen Fiores Agriturismo: sleeping surrounded by wood in Val di Fassa
In San Giovanni di Fassa, Ecogreen Fiores Agriturismo is an eco-friendly accommodation designed for those who want to experience the mountains authentically.
Built with wood and natural materials, the agriturismo offers rooms furnished with solid larch wood and panoramic terraces overlooking the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Each room is inspired by a medicinal plant and features colours associated with chromotherapy. The absence of televisions encourages relaxation and invites guests to rediscover the pleasure of silence and the surrounding landscape.
A controlled mechanical ventilation system also helps maintain high indoor air quality and a balanced level of humidity.
Fattoria dei Fiori: sustainability and creativity in the Belluno Dolomites
In the Belluno Dolomites, Fattoria dei Fiori has made sustainability a philosophy that combines the environment, history and creativity.
The furnishings of the houses are created by restoring forgotten furniture and objects, transforming them into unique pieces through careful craftsmanship. This approach gives existing materials a new life and embraces the principles of the circular economy.
The property has obtained CETS Europarc ecological certification and is recognised as accommodation within the Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park.
Hot water is produced using solar panels, while plastic reduction is achieved through the use of reusable dispensers. Cleaning is also carried out exclusively with ecological products.
Hotel Herol: tradition and short supply chains in Luson
In Luson, South Tyrol, Hotel Herol offers a model of hospitality closely linked to local traditions and mountain life.
The property uses a wood-chip heating system and promotes short supply chains through genuine products sourced from its own farm and the surrounding land.
The relationship with nature, respect for animals and attention to the quality of raw materials are the defining elements of an authentic stay in the Alpine landscape.
Hotel Tyrol: certified sustainability in Val di Funes
In the spectacular landscape of Val di Funes, Hotel Tyrol follows a sustainable hospitality project certified by TourCert.
Its commitment covers various aspects of hotel management, from architecture and energy efficiency to waste management and the choice of regional products.
The hotel is also a member of Slow Food Travel Funes, a network dedicated to promoting authentic cuisine and the area's gastronomic culture.
For those looking for a sustainable stay in Val di Funes, this property is an ideal starting point for discovering one of the most iconic landscapes of the Dolomites.
Berghaus Rosengarten: sustainability and local products
The Berghaus Rosengarten Hotel places environmental sustainability at the heart of its hospitality philosophy. The property has received the South Tyrol Sustainability Label – Level 1, promoted by IDM Südtirol – Alto Adige, and participates in the Climate Neutrality Pact 2025.
The cuisine also celebrates the local area: the chef uses exclusively local and seasonal products, carefully selected from farmers in the surrounding region. The hotel's vegetable garden is irrigated exclusively with rainwater, while only ecological and certified cleaning products are used.
A practical approach to sustainability that combines environmental awareness, support for local producers and high-quality hospitality.
Eco-hotels in the Dolomites: a more conscious way to experience the mountains
Choosing an eco-hotel in the Dolomites now means enjoying a holiday where comfort and sustainability go hand in hand. From renewable energy and natural materials to zero-kilometre cuisine and more sustainable mobility, these properties demonstrate how it is possible to reduce the environmental impact of tourism while promoting local resources and traditions.
For those who want to discover the Dolomites sustainably, these accommodations provide an excellent base for experiencing the mountains, getting to know the local area and contributing to its protection.
