Wir are proud to recognize our high standards of quality, sustainability and hospitality. As a biosphere host and with GreenSign certification, the awards underline our commitment to environmentally friendly practices and regional connection. These honors reflect the passion and dedication with which we offer unique experiences while caring for the environment.
Hoteliers and restaurateurs in and around the biosphere area have joined forces to form the biosphere hosts in order to underline their connection to this unique cultural landscape and the performance of their work. The biosphere hosts are proud of their region and feel committed to it.
There have been cooperation programs between protected areas and primarily tourist businesses since 2000. Regionally based companies are recognized as “partners” if they meet high quality and environmental standards in accordance with national guidelines and act as ambassadors in their region. In total, there are currently 22 so-called “partner initiatives” in Germany with around 800 partner companies.
We have been admitted since April 2009. We took part in three categories in the competition and received the following placements:
The sustainability seal for the hotel industry
GreenSign covers seven core areas for sustainable business:
These are an expression of continuous quality assurance and responsible future planning. Overall there are levels 1 to level 5 (highest level), we are certified for level 4.
The “Taste the South. Baden-Württemberg” restaurateurs are the nationwide association of regional restaurants and set the standard for trustworthy, regional enjoyment. Only dishes whose raw materials can be proven to come from Baden-Württemberg may be labeled as dishes. The more lions a restaurant is awarded, the more regional raw materials are used. This is checked regularly.
For 60 years we have been a strong gastronomic community, unique in Europe, offering good Baden-Württemberg hospitality, from inns to star restaurants, a collegial network from which committed masters benefit as much as their employees.
The German Hiking Association has been setting nationwide quality standards with the "Wanderbares Deutschland Quality Host" for more than nine years now. There are now over 1,600 quality hosts Wanderbares Deutschland in all regions that have adapted to the needs of hikers. Qualified advice, maps and good all-round service Equipment is a given here.
Photo © Outletcity Metzingen
The optimal venue plays a crucial role in the successful completion of a seminar or conference. The decisive factor is not only the most modern technology and equipment, but also the individual support and the competence of the team. To ensure that your next event is a success, My Tophotel recommends the best conference hotels visited and recommended locally.
The quality standard in cycle tourism for 25 years. There is guaranteed to be everything you need for cycling tours here. This includes, among other things, secure storage options for bicycles, information about the route network in the area and often a service station if your bike needs some care or repairs after a stage.
Photo © arnulf Hettrich
For the second time our hotel building with its very special architecture receives an award!!
The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure together with the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects (Reutlingen/Tübingen) and the Tübingen Regional Council honored our house.
“Swabian Alb Building Culture Initiative” - from the tender text:
The building culture of a society is not limited to spectacular large-scale buildings, but is particularly evident in the design of buildings for everyday life. The aim of the award process is to identify exemplary architecture in the concrete context of life and to recognize architects and the building owners for their commitment.
At this point we would like to thank the team at the Reutlingen architectural firm once againUlrich Schwille