Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

The direct connection to public transportation via the train stations is very positive. All... more

In 2010, the ski resort of Wildkogel installed a photovoltaic system at 2,100 metres above sea... more

The SkiWelt's environmental protection activities are exemplary. The Sonnenlift in Brixen is 100%... more

The Hohe Tauern National Park is a partner of the ski resort of Kitzsteinhorn. To protect the... more

With the Clean Energy Complete Energy Project, St. Moritz/Engadine was the first alpine holiday and... more

The ski resort of Pejo is located in the Stilfser Joch National Park. This means that very strict... more

The See ski resort lift company is environmentally innovative with their snow-making facility. The... more

The Rauris ski resort is completely climate-friendly. The energy required for operating the lifts... more

The Kasprowy Wierch ski resort is located inside a National Park and so the strict conditions of... more

The Saas-Fee Energy Town is a textbook example of environmental protection. It is the world’s first... more

The ski resort of Weissee Gletscherwelt is located in the middle of unspoiled nature in the Hohe... more

The ski resort of Špindlerův Mlýn is located in Krkonoše National Park. Very strict rules therefore... more

The Vigiljoch (Monte San Vigilio) ski resort practices soft tourism and is located within a... more

Protection of the environment is a high priority for the Schnalstaler Gletscherbahnen (Val Senales... more

There is a solar energy plant in Caischavedra. Information about the wildlife protection zones is... more

The village of Zermatt is car-free and only accessible by train from Täsch. The local... more

Solar panels are integrated into the lifts at various locations. Even though freeriders are given... more

100% of the electricity for the lifts and for snow production comes from South Tyrolean hydro power... more

The Ziller Valley, and in particular Spieljoch, is making major investments in free public... more

Only the main slopes have snow-making capabilities. Part of the ski resort is only opened when... more

All restricted forest areas are closed off with fences and marked with signs. They separate garbage... more

The entire ski resort is connected to the public sewage system. Waste separation is practiced... more

The market village of Sillian encourages guests to switch to climate friendly mobility with their... more

The Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See constantly expands their efforts towards environmental and climate... more

The slopes are mowed and organically fertilized in the summer. This has a very positive effect on... more

On the roof of the Arber mountain station, the highest solar power plant in Eastern Bavarian... more

The ski resort is located in the Dolomites UNESCO World Heritage Site and they have made it their... more

The use of the ski bus is encouraged throughout the entire Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. The slopes... more

Great emphasis is placed on local produce and environmental protection in Val Gardena. Almost all... more

In the Damüls-Mellau ski resort, there are animal protection areas and guests are informed about... more

The Sölden ski resort is mainly accessed with new and energy efficient lifts. Local transportation... more

There are no snow cannons on the Zugspitze and they only open the ski resort when there is enough... more

The use of the public ski buses between Nauders, Reschen and Haideralm is encouraged. In the... more

A comprehensive ski bus network, direct train connection and signs indicating protected forest... more

The use of ski buses is actively encouraged in Matrei. The Kals cable car saves about 20% on energy... more

A smoothly operating ski bus system is a high priority in the Skicircus. The resort also has... more

The exemplary separation of garbage and the restriction of forest areas are commendable. They... more

The resort places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski slopes are closed when there is... more

The ski resort places a priority on protecting nature and the environment for future generations.... more

The Hochkönig ski resort has a very good ski bus system. You will not need your car at all for the... more

Access to the ski resort by public transportation is encouraged in Garmisch with special train-ski... more

The environment is an important concern in Ischgl and Samnaun. Rubbish is sorted in the ski... more

The Ridnaun-Ratschings-Jaufen Valley holiday region is a member of the "Alpine Pearls"... more

The Wurzeralm ski resort is partially located in a conservation area and is 100% powered by... more

Use of local public transportation is encouraged at Flumserberg. An S-bahn (suburban railway) runs... more

The use of local transportation instead of cars is actively encouraged. A 240 m2 solar power... more

Because the train station of the Rhaetian Railway is located directly next to the base station,... more

The ski bus network is very well developed and the train connection to the Val di Sole with a... more

The ski resort of Loser takes measures to protect the environment and prohibits skiing through the... more

The ski resort is very environmentally conscious. After the fundamental snow-making at the... more