Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

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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 Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg Austrian Alps: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena

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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
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
The environmental protection activities of SkiWelt 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
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
In the Wildkogel ski area, a photovoltaic system has been installed at an altitude of 2,100 meters… more
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1. Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See
The Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See is continuously expanding its commitment to environmental and climate… 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
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
Environmental protection is a top priority for Bergbahn AG Kitzbühel. An extensive, free ski bus… 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
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
In Ischgl and Samnaun, great importance is placed on environmental protection. Since the 2019/20… more
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1. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
Great importance is placed on environmental protection in the Zillertal Arena. The ski area uses… more
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1. Axamer Lizum
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Axamer Lizum
Since 2022, the energy-efficient Hoadlbahn with direct drive has replaced three chairlifts in Axamer… more
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1. Kitzsteinhorn/​Maiskogel – Kaprun
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Zell am See-Kaprun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel – Kaprun
The Hohe Tauern National Park is a partner of the Kitzsteinhorn/Maiskogel ski area. To protect this… more
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1. Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Raurisertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rauriser Hochalmbahnen – Rauris
The Rauris ski resort is absolutely climate-friendly. With its own hydroelectric power plant, the… more
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1. See
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
See
The See cable cars are taking new steps in environmental protection with their snowmaking system.… more
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1. Bad Gastein/​Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/​Angertal/​Stubnerkogel
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bad Gastein/Bad Hofgastein – Schlossalm/Angertal/Stubnerkogel
The Gastein Valley places great emphasis on environmental protection. Numerous ski buses operate free… more
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1. Postalm am Wolfgangsee
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Postalm am Wolfgangsee
The ski lifts on the Postalm are operated with clean electricity from Salzburg AG. In addition, the… more
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1. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
Sustainability is a top priority for Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen, as demonstrated by the… more
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1. Gerlitzen
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Villach Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gerlitzen
The Gerlitzen ski resort places great importance on an intact environment. It is easily accessible by… more
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1. Golm
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Golm
100 percent of the required energy is sourced from green electricity. The Hüttenkopfbahn is the… more
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1. Kühtai
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region Sellraintal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Kühtai
Kühtai is a sustainable holiday resort. 100% clean electricity is supplied directly from the nearby… more
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1. Jöchelspitze – Bach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Lechtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jöchelspitze – Bach
The Jöchelspitze ski area is located in the Natura2000 region of Lechtal. The Lechtaler Bergbahnen are… more
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1. Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Stubachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Weissee Gletscherwelt – Uttendorf
Located in the pristine nature of the Hohe Tauern National Park, the Weißsee Gletscherwelt ski area… more
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1. Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Riesneralm – Donnersbachwald
A dedicated hydroelectric power plant is operated, generating green energy that is fed into the grid.… more
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20. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
Almost all of Obertauern is heated with environmentally friendly biomass from the Obertauern heating… more
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20. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Ski buses are actively promoted in Matrei. The Kals cable car saves around 20% energy thanks to the… more
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20. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
The market town of Sillian encourages switching to climate-friendly mobility with "Sillian mobil." Ski… more
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20. Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Stubai Glacier (Stubaier Gletscher)
The snowmaking and passenger transport facilities used in the ski area are very modern. Waste… more
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20. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
The entire ski area is connected to the public sewage system. Comprehensive waste separation is… more
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20. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The ski bus is heavily promoted throughout the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. The non-snow-covered slopes are… more
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20. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
The Tauplitz ski train offers guests free transportation from the train station, accommodations, and… more
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20. Mayrhofen – Penken/​Ahorn/​Rastkogel/​Eggalm (Mountopolis)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Mayrhofen-Hippach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Tux-Finkenberg
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Mayrhofen – Penken/Ahorn/Rastkogel/Eggalm (Mountopolis)
The electricity used in the ski area comes from renewable energy sources. Several photovoltaic systems… more
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20. 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
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The ski resort places great emphasis on environmental protection. The electricity for the lifts and… more
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20. Spieljoch – Fügen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spieljoch – Fügen
The Zillertal and especially the Spieljoch invest heavily in free public transport and local mobility… more
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20. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
The Hochkönig ski area has a very good ski bus system. You won't need your car for your entire… more
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20. Silvretta Montafon
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Montafon
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Silvretta Montafon
Ski buses operate on a regular schedule throughout the Montafon. Use of the buses is free with a valid… more
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20. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
The main slopes are equipped with snowmaking. Part of the ski area is only open when there is… more
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20. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
In the Damüls Mellau ski area, wildlife protection zones have been established, and the "RespekTiere… more
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20. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
In the Skicircus, great importance is placed on a sophisticated ski bus system. In addition, there are… more
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20. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Great importance is attached to gentle tourism. The ski slopes are closed in case of insufficient snow… more
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20. Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/​Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Erste Ferienregion im Zillertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbach – Hochzillertal/Hochfügen (SKi-optimal)
Great importance is attached to environmental protection in the Hochzillertal/Hochfügen ski area.… more
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20. Hochoetz – Oetz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochoetz – Oetz
All forests that should not be entered are closed off with signs and fences. Waste is separated in the… more
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20. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
In Nauders, you can leave your car behind. The ski area is easily accessible from the village by ski… more
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20. Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Stubai
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schlick 2000 – Fulpmes
The Schlick 2000 ski area can be reached from Innsbruck by public transport. Thanks to a very large… more
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20. Glungezer – Tulfes
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Hall-Wattens Region
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Glungezer – Tulfes
The mountain railways pay great attention to the environment. Travel to the Glungezer is extensively… more
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20. Dorfgastein/​Großarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Grossarltal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Gastein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dorfgastein/Großarltal
Environmentally friendly arrival and departure with free public transport (train and ski bus) to… more
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20. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Several ski buses operate on the Ramsau Plateau, bringing guests to the ski area. You can also reach… more
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20. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
Thanks to a very large and free network of ski buses and a direct train connection to the Almkopfbahn… more
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20. Turracher Höhe
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Murau
Europe Austria Carinthia (Kärnten) Upper Carinthia (Oberkärnten) Feldkirchen Nockberge
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Turracher Höhe
On the Turracher Höhe, the Nocky Express shuttle service operates so that you can leave your car… more
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20. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
The ski area at Sonnenkopf does not use artificial snowmaking, so the slopes are prepared exclusively… more
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20. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
The Loser ski resort is committed to environmental protection and prohibits skiing in the forests. The… more
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20. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Skiing in the forest areas of the Wettersteinbahnen ski resort is prohibited. Reforested areas are… more
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20. Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gurgl – Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
Since almost all hotels are located directly on the slopes, you can leave your car parked during your… more
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20. Sölden
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Ötztal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sölden
The Sölden ski resort is largely operated with new and energy-efficient facilities. Local mobility is… more
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20. Galtür – Silvapark
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Galtür – Silvapark
Ski buses are heavily promoted in the Paznaun region. Galtür has consciously decided against mass… more
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