The juniper in the Vitalpina Concept

The juniper belongs to the cypress family, and grows on low-yield ground at altitudes between 600 and 2,200 metres. He is a symbol of long life - the plant itself can grow to be more than 2,000 years old.

Juniper Berries need three years to completely ripen. Thus, the juniper bush can be seen as an allegory for slowing down and taking it easy - and even for the slowing down of your holiday.

The juniper is employed for its numerous positive properties in many different applications:

Cuisine and bar use
When used in teas, juniper supports bodily metabolism, helping to purify the kidneys and boost digestion. Dried juniper berries are also used as a typical spice in sour cabbage and various meat dishes.

"Curred ham"
Juniper berries are also essential in the curing process of traditional ham, or Speck. Apart from the berries, juniper twigs known as "Kranewitten" are used within the curing process, in order to provide the local ham with its most typical and unique flavour.

Spa
Applied on the skin or in massage, juniper has an analeptic effect on veins.

Sauna
Being used as a disinfectant agent within the smoking process, this so-called "incense of the North" is also a popular essence within the sauna.

Indoor
Containing a fragrant room scent, the aetheric oils of the juniper provide an ethereal clarity to any environment.