Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Saas-Fee provides a good example of environmental friendliness. The village is completely car-free... more

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

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

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

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

Ski buses circulate according to schedule throughout the entire Montafon region and usage is free... more

They place a high value on gentle tourism in the Kauerntal. The glacier ski resort is easily... more

The ski resort can be accessed easily from Innsbruck using public transportation. Visitors are... more

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

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

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

Thanks to the very large and free ski bus network and a direct connection to the train system at... more

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

Free ski buses circulate between the villages and the valley stations. In the centre of Bad... more

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

There is a very good transportation concept at work in the 36 km long Pitztal with ski buses... more

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

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

Guests are made aware of the restricted forest areas. Guests can charge electric cars and e-bikes... more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

There are many flora and fauna conservation areas in the Ski Arlberg ski resort. RespekTiere deine... more

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

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

Lienz places great emphasis on gentle tourism. The ski huts serve mainly regional dishes and... more

Protecting the environment is a high priority here: Forest and wildlife protection zones are... more

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

In 2002, the Planai-Hochwurzen-Bahnen lift company volunteered to be the first ski resort to be... more