They really do exist, these very special places where you can tick off the items on your wish list one after the other! It should be a winter vacation with spectacular mountain views and plenty of powder snow in sight. The slopes should be family-friendly, but there should also be a few fast descents. The hotel should be right in the middle of the hustle and bustle, but still be suitable for quiet and cozy evenings. And responsible luxury should be a matter of course, modern travel without compromise… So here they are: sustainable ski hotels, in the middle of the mountains, full of hospitality and with the highest standards for the compatibility of comfort and environmentally conscious action.
PURADIES NATURRESORT
Leogang, Austria. In the heart of Salzburger Land, not far from Zell am See, you will find the winter paradise of Leogang. A pioneer in terms of sustainability, the Leoganger Bergbahnen is the first ski resort in Austria to save 90% of its CO2 emissions by switching to a 100% renewable fuel by 2023.
With 270 kilometers of slopes, the connected ski area Leogang Saalbach Hinterglemm Fieberbrunn really leaves nothing to be desired. 70 ski lifts and 60 huts make all winter dreams come true! And right in the middle of it all: our eco suite PURADIES. A dreamlike nature resort on a plateau with all-round mountain views. With award-winning design. And a host family that is passionately committed to the nature resort and proves every day how sustainable and responsible modern luxury hospitality can be. The only question is deciding whether you would prefer to stay in the hotel itself or in one of the associated chalets… Maybe you need to come twice to experience both?
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HAUS AM TURM
Sterzing, South Tyrol/Italy. Whether on the family-friendly local mountain of the charming little town of Sterzing, the Rosskopf, or in the nearby ski areas of Ladurns or Ratschings-Jaufen – everyone will find the right slopes here. There are also idyllic cross-country ski trails and hidden snowshoe hiking paths. Not forgetting the longest toboggan run in Italy with an incredible 10 kilometers of toboggan runs!
The family-run boutique hotel HAUS AM TURM offers perfectly located accommodation – with plenty of charm, design and sustainable commitment. The location in the middle of the lively old town guarantees hustle and bustle on the doorstep, and as soon as you enter the lovingly managed hotel, relaxation sets in. Whether it’s the carefully prepared breakfast buffet, the sauna after a cold winter’s day or a glass of wine in the hotel’s own wine bar – there’s no greater pleasure than that!
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HOTEL OUTSIDE
Matrei in East Tyrol, Austria. The perfect starting point to experience the Hohe Tauern National Park. Ski tours, snowshoe hikes, cross-country skiing, winter hiking… Pure relaxation, paired with the impressive flora and fauna of the national park! Or why not take a detour to East Tyrol’s largest ski area, the Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei? 16 lifts and 47 km of pistes guarantee the perfect winter’s day, all with an unobstructed view of more than 60 three-thousand-meter peaks!
When it comes to sustainable ski hotels, the HOTEL OUTSIDE is a must. The multiple eco-certified hotel not only impresses with its harmonious design, the spacious natural spa and the popular gourmet restaurant. The host family has long attached great importance to resource-conserving, responsible action in all areas of the hotel. A great commitment that not only benefits the environment, but also makes guests feel that tourism in harmony with nature – in the middle of nature – does not require any compromises.
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PARADISO PURE.LIVING
Alpe di Siusi, South Tyrol/Italy. The highest alpine pasture in Europe is unique. The breathtaking peaks of the Dolomites are at their most beautiful here. No wonder that the Alpe di Siusi has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2009. And the 180 kilometers of pistes, 80 km of cross-country ski trails, almost 80 lifts and 50 huts make active winter hearts beat faster!
The PARADISO PURE.LIVING offers an all-round sustainable retreat, located in the middle of the numerous ski slopes and yet wonderfully quiet and relaxed. The hotel’s catering is purely vegan, with world-renowned chef Aggeliki Charami developing a menu for the hotel that pays homage to the plant-based protagonists with creativity, balance and plenty of courage. A very special kind of winter hideaway, sustainably luxurious and excitingly different.
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Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
Skigebiet Rosskopf Monte Cavallo
