European Union: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

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European Union: most eco-friendly ski resorts

51-250 out of 348 ski resorts

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Since the 2013/2014 season, the world’s first diesel-electric snowcat has been in operation at… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Damüls-Mellau ski resort, there are animal protection areas and guests are informed about… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The use of the ski bus is encouraged throughout the entire Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. The slopes without… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is also a comprehensive free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized timetables. You can… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochkönig has a very good ski bus system. There is no need for a car at any point… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Almost the entire ski resort of Obertauern is heated using environmentally friendly biomass by the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The entire ski resort is connected to the public sewage system. The resort sorts rubbish… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Ziller Valley, and in particular Spieljoch, is making major investments in free public transport… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The market town of Sillian encourages visitors to opt for climate-friendly mobility with its “Sillian… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
As almost all of the hotels are right next to the slopes, there is no need to use your car at all… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of San Martino di Castrozza is situated within the Parco Naturale Paneveggio-Pale di… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
"Soft tourism" is practiced here. Solar power facilities generate renewable energy on many buildings… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
All ski lifts are powered by certified green electricity. There is a power station for electric cars… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Several ski buses operate on the Ramsau Plateau and transport visitors to the ski resort. Various… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Schlick 2000 ski resort can be accessed from Innsbruck using public transport. A very large and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The lift operator is very concerned about the environment. Travel to Glungezer on free ski buses is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Loser takes measures to protect the environment and prohibits skiing through the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochficht is very concerned about the environment. To protect the environment, a… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Nocky Express shuttle service at Turracher Höhe allows visitors to avoid using their cars while on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Paganella places great emphasis on protecting nature. Skiing through forest areas is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very environmentally friendly. The snow-making equipment is energy efficient and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Free ski buses are promoted in the Val di Sole and it is easy to get to Passo del Tonale from the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Monte Bondone places great emphasis on protecting nature. A ski bus links the city… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Thanks to a very large and free ski bus network and a direct train connection at the Almkopfbahn lift… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort on the Sonnenkopf does not use artificial snow-making equipment, so the slopes are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Skiing through the forest is prohibited at the Wetterstein lifts (Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald) ski… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Folgaria-Fiorentini ski resort places a high value on maintaining an intact natural environment.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. There is no need to use your car during your… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The operating family is very concerned about the beautiful natural environment of the Allgäu region.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Sierra Nevada is located in the national park and has committed to sustainable… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Free ski buses link the ski areas in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Since 2009, the mountains around Cortina… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Jenner is located in Berchtesgaden National Park. The modern lifts are very energy efficient. A… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Goldeck is concerned about the environment. Flora and fauna protection areas have… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In general, environmental protection plays an important role in the Nassfeld ski resort. For many… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmentally friendly travel to and from Gastein using free public transport (train and ski bus) is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In the Hinterstoder ski resort, skiing through forest areas and reforestation areas is forbidden. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The 10-person gondola lifts and snow-production equipment are energy-efficient. If there is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort is very concerned about the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no snow cannons on the Zugspitze. The resort opens only if there is sufficient snow cover.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A great deal of energy is required to create optimum snow conditions in an indoor ski area. All of the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Stöten places very great emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of the beautiful natural environment is a priority for the ski resort of Kläppen. The ski… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The resort places great emphasis on environmental protection. For example, solar power is used in many… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Parnassos Ski Center is located in the Parnassos National Park, one of the oldest national parks… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Due to the proximity to the main population centres in Carinthia and the relatively low power… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. Ski buses and a train station promote… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Great emphasis is placed on local produce and environmental protection in Jochgrimm (Passo Oclini). A… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lienz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve regional dishes and produce. Use of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Rosskopf operates gentle tourism. The ski resort places great emphasis on gentle slope preparation and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Hochzeiger is very concerned about the environment. The resort uses a GPS system to… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of the beautiful natural environment is a priority for the ski resort of Galsterberg. It… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The highest photovoltaic system in Europe has been installed on the Pitztal Glacier at just under… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of the beautiful natural environment of Lapland is a priority for the ski resort of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of the beautiful natural environment is a priority for the ski resort of Ylläs. Ylläs has… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Bansko is located in Pirin National Park. Conservation of nature is an important… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
No cars are allowed in the ski resort of Krvavec. The only way up to the resort is on the gondola… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski areas are located in the Rila National Park. Every change requires approval and the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Watles follows a policy of gentle tourism. The ski resort places great emphasis on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic encourages travel to the ski resort by public transport with special combined… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Public transport from Innsbruck to the resort is actively encouraged. The bus is free of charge for… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Kaunertal Valley places great emphasis on sustainable tourism. The objective at Kaunertal Glacier… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alpspitzbahn lift and ski huts have photovoltaic systems. Further extensions are planned. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alp 2500 ski area is very concerned about protecting nature. The operator FGC Turisme follows a… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Angles is located in the large Catalan Pyrenees Regional Natural Park and environmental protection… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Peyragudes places great emphasis on protecting nature. The 10-person Skyvall gondola… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Since June 2009, the Drei Zinnen Dolomites region has been part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Special conservation rules apply in many areas of the Dolomites, including the Rosengarten. Great… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Reinswald is very concerned about the environment. A photovoltaic system supplies… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Grasgehren occupies a unique location in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Strict… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The facilities in the ski resort for snow production and transportation of guests are very modern and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A tight ski bus network connects the villages in the Tuxertal to the Hintertux Glacer. Ski buses also… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort operator Hemavan Alpint AB (operator of the ski resorts of Hemavan and Tärnaby) places… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort operator Hemavan Alpint AB (operator of the ski resorts of Tärnaby and Hemavan) places… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort operator Lapland Resorts AB places great emphasis on the unique natural environment in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort operator Lapland Resorts AB places great emphasis on the unique natural environment in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of nature and sustainability are important priorities for the ski resort operator. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In general, the ski resort places great emphasis on preserving the beautiful natural landscapes in the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
During the Styrian school holidays, a free ski bus runs from St. Marein bei Neumarkt to Grebenzen base… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Bolsterlang is located within the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park and great emphasis is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
All lifts operated by the Brauneck Bergbahnen lift company are powered by green energy and are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort of Civetta is very concerned about the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Gastein Valley is very concerned about the environment. Numerous free ski buses run between the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Lavarone places great emphasis on protecting nature. Skiing through forest areas is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mobility without cars is promoted strongly within the resort. A 240 m2 solar power facility at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arrival via public transportation is encouraged. A large bus station is located at the base station of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
An eagle is featured in the logo of Val d´Isère. Under the motto "Save your logo", the resort is very… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Ifen is very concerned about the environment. There are extensive forest and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a high value on maintaining an intact natural environment in Bad Kleinkirchheim and St.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
When they purchase new equipment or renovate, they pay close attention to energy efficiency factors.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Dolomites are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The ski resort is very concerned about the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vent places great emphasis on gentle tourism. Reforestation areas are protected by fences. The resort… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is very concerned about the environment. The use of ski buses is actively encouraged in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are no snow cannons and they inform guests about garbage separation. In general, they practice… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The slopes are mowed and organically fertilised in the summer. This has a very positive effect on the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is concerned about the environment. Skiing through the forest is not permitted.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Dolomites have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009 and very great emphasis is placed on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism in the Le Tourchet ski area. It's only open in the height of winter from… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection plays a big role at the Chamonix ski resorts because they want to protect the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In order to protect the unique natural environment, environmental protection plays a big role at the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The villages are well-connected to public transportation. They are careful about limiting garbage and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Soft tourism is practiced on the Unternberg. They only open the ski area once there is a good base of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism on the Nordkette. They only open the resort when there is enough snow. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Ankogel is located in an unspoilt natural setting and great emphasis is placed on… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of nature and the environment for future generations is an important concern for the ski… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The community of Werfenweng has made sustainability a priority and is a model village for "soft… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
In 2002, the Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen lift company volunteered to be the first ski resort to be… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee operator uses environmentally-friendly power to run all lifts which are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Sudelfeld has also taken a great step towards greater environmental friendliness… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism on the Venet mountain. The slopes are only opened when there is a… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The regional ski bus network is very well developed. Skiing is not permitted in protected woodland… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a high value on the use of public transportation. Use of the Walser Skibus is free with the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There are ski buses running throughout the Pitztal. These also circulate to the Pitztal/Imst train… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
On-site public transportation is provided by ski buses. There are restricted areas for wildlife and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and the ski resort is only open during the height of winter although the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The environment is a very important concern in the heart of the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Wurzeralm ski resort is partially located in a conservation area and is 100% powered by CO2-free… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The quartz sand mountain was built up years ago and so the natural environment is not really affected.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort of Åre has a partnership with Scandinavia's leading energy supplier, Fortum. Three of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of nature is an important priority for the ski resort operator SkiStar. Together with… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Conservation of nature is an important priority for the ski resort operator SkiStar. Together with… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Livigno is surrounded by many National Parks, so environmental protection plays a big role in the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Running an environmentally friendly ski resort is a priority at Dachstein West. The base station of… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Sölden ski resort is mainly accessed with new and energy efficient lifts. Local transportation is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a wind power facility from Tauernwind right nearby that is maintained by the ski resort. The… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The use of ski buses is encouraged and they respect the environment. more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is located within the High Tatras National Park. They practice soft tourism. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Protection of the environment plays a big role in the ski resort. They practice soft snow-making and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Buses travel from Zakopane to Witów. It is prohibited to ski off-piste. They practice soft tourism. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Forest areas are off-limits for skiers so that the wildlife will not be disturbed. Local products are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Soft tourism is practiced at Stans. They place a high value on offering regional foods in the hotels… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Good connections with public transportation support environmental protection measures. The ski huts… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is no snow-making facility in Kaltenbronn. In addition, the village operates an information… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski area is so small that it really doesn't have a negative impact. Residents from Neunkirchen are… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. They only open the ski season after sufficient natural snow has fallen. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The transportation of skiers and snowboarders is mainly with modern lifts. Use of the free ski buses… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
At Kristberg, the pleasure ski resort, soft tourism is practiced. There are electric skidoos for… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski buses are greatly supported in the Paznaun Valley. Galtür has decided strongly against mass… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski buses circulate on schedule throughout the entire Montafon region and up to Gargellen. Use of the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
There is a sophisticated, free ski bus system with its own pocket-sized schedule. You can explore the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A high priority is placed on environmental protection at Santa Caterina Valfurva. Since 2008, Santa… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They are well aware that the success of Les 3 Vallées ski resort is dependent on a sustainable… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Feldberg ski resort is located in the largest and oldest nature conservation area in… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Zauberberg is well-connected to the train and bus networks. In the summer, garbage collection… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Alpe Cermis ski resort takes the protection of the natural environment for future generations very… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism at Kellerjoch. They open the ski resort only when there is enough snow and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a great emphasis on soft tourism and restrict the forest areas with signs. One of the t-bar… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism in Laterns. There are marked freeriding areas and skiing through the forest… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Sulden ski resort is located directly within the Stilfserjoch National Park and the environment is… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Animal protection areas are marked.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and only open the slopes when there is a sufficient amount of snow. … more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The complete energy supply for the Hocheck mountain lifts is provided by ecological hydro power from… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort has a direct train connection. It is forbidden to ski off-piste as well as through the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. The lift is only in operation when there is sufficient snow. more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The Steckenberg ski resort practices soft winter tourism. The power is generated at the location where… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Warning signs inform guests not to ski through the forest in order to protect it ("Es ist auch Dein… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Public transportation is encouraged. Forest areas are marked as protected areas where skiing and… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
A car-free arrival is strongly encouraged in Oberstdorf with the motto: "Pass the traffic jam on the… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They place a high priority on the use of public transportation with their ski buses. Local products… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Les Arcs is very easy to access from the the surrounding villages. You can usually reach the ski lifts… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski area is located in a gravel mining area that has become a refuge for many protected bird… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They make artificial snow on the slope and open when there is enough snow. The lift is run by an… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism and there are no snow cannons. The lifts only run when there is enough… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism. They only open the lift when there is enough snow. more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
The ski resort has become a member of the "QSE league" (Quality, Security and Environment League) with… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang joined Oberallgäu and Bregenzwald communities in 2008 to form the first cross-border… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection is a priority in Štrbské Pleso. The ski resort is located inside a nature… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Environmental protection is emphasized at Tatry Mountain Resorts (lift company). They place a high… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
To be commended is the car-free mobility made possible by the ski buses and the local public… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They practice soft tourism at the Tirolina ski resort and take measures to protect the environment.… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Vacationers can leave their cars parked at the Flachau-Wagrain-Alpendorf ski resort. Ski buses bring… more

Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
They make efforts to protect the environment. The snow cannons are only used to increase snow levels… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The use of ski buses from Flattach to the Moelltal Glacier is encouraged. The restaurants are… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A great deal of energy is required to create optimum snow conditions in an indoor ski area. However,… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is concerned about the environment. Waste is separated. The ski huts use regional… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The beautiful natural environment is a priority for the ski resort. The resort pays attention to… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The ski resort is located just outside Sofia in the Vitosha Nature Park. Vitosha is a popular… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Crystal-clear air, environmentally friendly produce, regional dishes and no industrial pollution make… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A shuttle ski bus from Pamporovo is promoted. The slopes are closed if there is not enough snow. … more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
A free ski bus for skiers provides environmentally friendly transport. The ski huts use regional… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Rules for protecting the environment are communicated. A photovoltaic system is installed on the… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Protection of the environment is an important concern in Cerler. The Blanco bus connects several… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
The hall's annual energy consumption is equivalent to that of a large office building. The entire ski… more

Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
It requires a lot of energy in order to achieve optimal slope conditions in a ski hall. However, the… more
51-250 out of 348 ski resorts