Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts

Most environmentally friendly ski resorts in Western Europe - most eco-friendly ski resorts Western Europe

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Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Schmittenhöhe – Zell am See Western Europe: environmental friendliness of the ski resorts – Environmental friendliness Arber

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Western Europe: most eco-friendly ski resorts

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1. Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/​Bettmeralp/​Fiesch Eggishorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Aletsch Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aletsch Arena – Riederalp/Bettmeralp/Fiesch Eggishorn
Sustainability and climate protection are top priorities in the Aletsch Arena. The cable cars are… more
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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. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Arber
On the roof of the Arber mountain station, the highest solar power plant in Eastern Bavaria produces… 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. Pizol – Bad Ragaz/​Wangs
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Heidiland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Pizol – Bad Ragaz/Wangs
Nature is also very close to the hearts of the Pizolbahnen, which is why responsible, caring, and… 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. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Engadin St. Moritz Mountains AG are often and rightly referred to as pioneers of sustainability. With… 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. Villars/​Gryon/​Les Diablerets
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Waadt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Villars/Gryon/Les Diablerets
The ski lift company Télé Villars-Gryon-Les Diablerets SA (TVGD) is located in the heart of the Alpes… 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. Titlis – Engelberg
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Engelberg-Titlis
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Titlis – Engelberg
Environmental protection is a top priority for Titlis mountain railways. The cable cars, hotels, and… 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. Belalp – Blatten
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Belalp – Blatten
Belalp is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch. The destination is committed… more
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1. Brigels/​Waltensburg/​Andiast
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Surselva
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Brigels/Waltensburg/Andiast
The Brigels mountain railways are committed to climate protection and are actively working towards a… 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. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen is deeply committed to sustainability with its MyMountainNature… more
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1. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Sustainability is a top priority for Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen, as demonstrated by the… more
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1. Saint-Lary-Soulan
Europe France Occitania Hautes-Pyrénées Bagnères-de-Bigorre
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saint-Lary-Soulan
The Saint-Lary-Soulan ski resort is deeply committed to preserving the beautiful nature of 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. Stoos – Fronalpstock/​Klingenstock
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Schwyz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Stoos – Fronalpstock/Klingenstock
The village of Stoos is car-free and can only be reached by train from Schwyz or Morschach.… more
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1. Andermatt/​Oberalp/​Sedrun
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Andermatt/Oberalp/Sedrun
Sustainability is a top priority in the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. Wildlife and forest conservation… more
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1. Zermatt/​Breuil-Cervinia/​Valtournenche – Matterhorn
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Zermatt-Matterhorn
Europe Italy Aosta Valley (Valle d'Aosta) Matterhorn (Monte Cervino)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zermatt/Breuil-Cervinia/Valtournenche – Matterhorn
The village of Zermatt is car-free and can only be reached by train from Täsch. Local transportation… more
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1. Gemsstock – Andermatt
Europe Switzerland Central Switzerland Uri Andermatt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gemsstock – Andermatt
Sustainability is a top priority in the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun. Wildlife and forest conservation… more
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1. Saas-Fee
Europe Switzerland Lemanic Region Valais (Wallis) Saas-Fee/​Saastal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Saas-Fee
The energy city of Saas-Fee is a role model in environmental protection. It is the world’s first… 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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1. Disentis
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Disentis Sedrun
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Disentis
In Caischavedra, there is a solar power plant for electricity generation. At the valley station and in… more
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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. 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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37. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
Highly efficient solar panels have been integrated into the facilities at various locations throughout… more
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37. 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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37. 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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