Natural cuisine in South Tyrol
Fresh regional ingredients, plenty of organic produce and mindful enjoyment
At Lüsnerhof, we combine Alpine tradition and Mediterranean influences with conscious cuisine in rhythm with nature. Our natural cuisine is light, wholesome, and full of authentic flavours. Using mainly regional ingredients, most of them organic, sourced from local producers and our own vegetable garden, we focus on short transport routes and environmentally responsible practices. The plant-forward natural cuisine is complemented by the responsible use of meat and fish, following the “nose-to-tail” principle and ensuring the highest quality in every part used. The result is a cuisine with short supply routes and authentic, unadulterated flavour.
A culinary day at Lüsnerhof: the 3/4 Nature Gourmet Board
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee and freshly baked goods delivered daily straight from Luson awakens the desire for a leisurely breakfast. Whether savoury with regional cold cuts and cheeses, vegetable sticks and vegan spreads, or sweet with homemade jams, honey and nut butters. Freshly prepared organic egg dishes and buckwheat waffles complete the selection. Homemade Bircher muesli, organic chia pudding and Ayurvedic porridge are also available for a delicious start to the day. To accompany the wide variety of muesli, we offer regional yoghurt and milk, as well as vegan alternatives and, of course, plenty of fresh, predominantly seasonal fruit, along with a juicer for your morning vitamin boost.
And of course, what should not be missing is hand-brewed coffee or aromatic organic tea. Matcha and cappuccino lovers are equally well catered for – whether with fresh hay milk, oat or coconut alternative.
In the afternoon, guests can help themselves to one of the daily changing soups and the fresh antipasti. Above all, the colourful variety of salads invites you to serve yourself to your heart’s content: beetroot, carrots, cucumber, as well as filling buckwheat or chickpea salads are just some of the many varied creations.
Coffee and cake are, of course, not to be missed at this time of day. The highlight of the cake buffet is undoubtedly the homemade apple strudel. Alongside it, there is a wide selection of cakes and brownies, as well as berry mousse and tiramisù.
In the evening, the nature cuisine at Lüsnerhof reveals its full finesse. Following the Terra and Monte-e-Mare principle, vegetarian dishes are created alongside refined fish and meat specialities. Prepared with seasonal ingredients, mostly from the region and often of organic quality, every dish becomes a modern interpretation of the authentic flavours of South Tyrol.
Each guest puts together their own evening menu from a daily changing selection and is welcome to help themselves to our colourful salad variations to their heart's content. On request, we are happy to prepare vegan, lactose-free and gluten-free menus, freshly and with great care.
In the six cozy, tastefully decorated rooms, every meal becomes a true delight. The evening menu is complemented by our carefully selected South Tyrolean wines.
The new fireplace room regularly invites guests to wine tastings, where renowned regional white wines from the Eisack Valley and fine South Tyrolean red wines take center stage.
Our chefs and their philosophy
With Executive Chef Stefan Unterkircher and Sous Chef Stefan Mur, two strong personalities shape the signature of natural cuisine at Lüsnerhof. Unterkircher gives it a clear culinary direction through his deep connection to South Tyrol and to nature, while Mur brings creative lightness, a spirit of experimentation and subtle refinement. The result is dishes that unite regionality, authe
Our vegetable gardens
We source organic vegetables and grain from Vintlerhof in Brixen-Milland, an organic social farm that combines organic agriculture with social projects.
We are particularly proud of our own vegetable garden at 1,350 m in the Villnöss Valley, overlooking the Geisler Peaks. Here we grow artichokes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins and cabbage, as well as plums, pears, berries and pawpaws – without pesticides and watered with spring water. Fresh herbs come straight from the herb garden at the hotel.
Slow Food Travel Dolomites
Slow Food represents the mindful enjoyment of good food produced in a fair way, as well as the preservation of regional traditions and artisanal culture. In South Tyrol, with its deeply rooted culture of flavour and its time-honoured recipes passed down through generations, this philosophy has always been strongly present. As part of Slow Food Travel Odles, the Lüsnerhof is also part of this movement and brings it to life every day through its natural cuisine. In this way, regional flavour, culinary heritage, and conscious enjoyment come together quite naturally.
Origin and organic share at a glance
Around 36 % of our food comes directly from South Tyrol and a further 29 % from the rest of Italy, sourced from local producers and our own vegetable garden.
38 % is organic, for which we have been awarded the Bio Fair Südtirol seal in bronze. We collect these figures anew every year and look closely at where we can source even more regional and organic produce.
