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Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

Most environmentally friendly ski resorts in the Austrian Alps - most eco-friendly ski resorts Austrian Alps

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Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg

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Austrian Alps: most eco-friendly ski resorts

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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
The SkiWelt's environmental protection activities are exemplary. The Sonnenlift in Brixen is 100%… more
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1. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
In 2010, the ski resort of Wildkogel installed a photovoltaic system at 2,100 metres above sea level.… more
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1. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
The environment is an important concern in Ischgl and Samnaun. From the 2019/20 season, it is the… more
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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
Very great emphasis is placed on environmental protection in the Zillertal Arena. The ski resort uses… more
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
Protecting the environment is a very important priority for the Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel lift operator.… more
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1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
The National Park Hohe Tauern is a partner of the ski resort of Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel. Pioneering… more
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1. Axamer Lizum
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Axamer Lizum
In 2022, the energy-efficient direct drive Hoadlbahn lift replaced three chairlifts. Fewer lift… more
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1. See
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
See
The snow production system used by the See lift operator is environmentally innovative. The system… more
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1. Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Raurisertal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
The Rauris ski resort is completely climate-friendly. The energy required to operate the lifts and… more
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1. Gerlitzen
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Villach Region
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gerlitzen
The ski resort of Gerlitzen places great emphasis on protecting the environment. The resort can be… more
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1. Golm
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Golm
The required energy is sourced from 100 percent environmentally friendly power. The Hüttenkopfbahn… more
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1. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
Kühtai is a sustainable holiday resort. 100% clean electricity is supplied directly by the nearby… more
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1. Jöchelspitze – Bach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Lechtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jöchelspitze – Bach
The ski resort of Jöchelspitze is situated in the Lechtal Valley Natura2000 region. The Lechtaler… more
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1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
The Gastein Valley is very concerned about the environment. Numerous free ski buses run between the… more
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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
The Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See is continuously extending its commitment to environmental and climate… more
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1. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Stubachtal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
The ski resort of Weissee Gletscherwelt is located in the middle of unspoiled nature in the Hohe… more
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1. Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
A separate water power station generates green energy that is fed into the network. Gentle tourism is… more
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18. Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spieljoch – Fügen
The Ziller Valley, and in particular Spieljoch, is making major investments in free public transport… more
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18. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
The Tauplitz ski train transports visitors free of charge from the train station, accommodation and… more
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18. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
You can leave your car parked in Nauders. Ski buses provide easy access to the ski resort from the… more
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18. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
The ski resort of Hochkönig has a very good ski bus system. There is no need for a car at any point… more
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18. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
In the Damüls-Mellau ski resort, there are animal protection areas and guests are informed about… more
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18. Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
There is also a comprehensive free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized timetables. You can… more
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18. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
The entire ski resort is connected to the public sewage system. The resort sorts rubbish… more
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18. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
Almost the entire ski resort of Obertauern is heated using environmentally friendly biomass by the… more
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18. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
The use of ski buses is actively encouraged in Matrei. The Kals cable car saves about 20% on energy… more
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18. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
The market town of Sillian encourages visitors to opt for climate-friendly mobility with its “Sillian… more
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18. Hochoetz – Oetz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochoetz – Oetz
All restricted forest areas are fenced off and marked with signs. Waste is separated in the ski… more
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18. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
As almost all of the hotels are right next to the slopes, there is no need to use your car at all… more
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18. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Great emphasis is placed on environmental protection in the ski resort of Hochzillertal/Hochfügen.… more
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18. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
Only the main slopes have snow-making capabilities. Part of the ski resort is only opened when there… more
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18. Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. The electricity used to power the lifts and… more
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18. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The use of the ski bus is encouraged throughout the entire Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. The slopes without… more
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18. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
The resort places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski slopes are closed when there is… more
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18. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
Ski buses run according to schedule throughout the entire Montafon region. The ski buses can be used… more
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18. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
The Schlick 2000 ski resort can be accessed from Innsbruck using public transport. A very large and… more
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18. Glungezer – Tulfes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Hall-Wattens Region
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Glungezer – Tulfes
The lift operator is very concerned about the environment. Travel to Glungezer on free ski buses is… more
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18. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
The ski resort on the Sonnenkopf does not use artificial snow-making equipment, so the slopes are… more
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18. Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Turracher Höhe
The Nocky Express shuttle service at Turracher Höhe allows visitors to avoid using their cars while on… more
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18. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Several ski buses operate on the Ramsau Plateau and transport visitors to the ski resort. Various… more
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18. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
The ski resort of Loser takes measures to protect the environment and prohibits skiing through the… more
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18. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Skiing through the forest is prohibited at the Wetterstein lifts (Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald) ski… more
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18. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
Thanks to a very large and free ski bus network and a direct train connection at the Almkopfbahn lift… more
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18. Filzmoos
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Filzmoos
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. There is no need to use your car during your… more
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18. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm
The electricity used in the ski resort comes from renewable energy. Several photovoltaic systems in… more
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18. Goldeck – Spittal an der Drau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Millstätter See
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Goldeck – Spittal an der Drau
The ski resort of Goldeck is concerned about the environment. Flora and fauna protection areas have… more
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18. Nassfeld – Hermagor
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Nassfeld-Pressegger See
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nassfeld – Hermagor
In general, environmental protection plays an important role in the Nassfeld ski resort. For many… more
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18. Großarltal/​Dorfgastein
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Grossarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Großarltal/Dorfgastein
Environmentally friendly travel to and from Gastein using free public transport (train and ski bus) is… more
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18. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
In the Hinterstoder ski resort, skiing through forest areas and reforestation areas is forbidden. The… more
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18. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
The 10-person gondola lifts and snow-production equipment are energy-efficient. If there is… more
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