Accommodation with Sustainability Certification
Responsibility for people, nature and culture.

Smart energy, resource conservation, regional products, and social responsibility: Certified sustainable accommodations make holidays greener.

For guests who value sustainability on holiday: Austria offers numerous certified accommodations that meet strict sustainability standards and are externally audited. When it comes to Austrian regions, the list of Climate and Energy Model Regions provides useful guidance. Efficient concepts and solutions for eco-friendly mobility appeal to climate-conscious travellers.

3 reliable sustainability certifications

There are many hotel certifications, but the criteria can be hard to navigate. These three awards are a reliable guide for finding sustainable accommodation.

The Austrian Eco-Label

Hotels with the Austrian Eco-Label implement climate protection and social sustainability measures, focusing on savings like renewable energy.

The Austrian Eco-Label

Green Key Certificate

The international eco-label for hotels promotes sustainable management – from energy saving and waste reduction to supporting regional products.

Green Key Certificate

BIO HOTELS®

Hotels certified as BIO HOTELS® commit to continuous ecological progress, ensured by strict independent organic inspections.

BIO HOTELS®

Hotels with a sustainability certificate

Boutiquehotel Stadthalle

Naturhotel Outside

Hotel Altstadt Vienna

Biohotel Walserstuba

Biohotel Schwanen

Nature- and Bio-Hotel Bergzeit

Bio-Nature-Resort Retter

Biohotel Rupertus

Biohotel Stillebach

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Sustainable wellness hotels in Austria

Almwellness Pierer

Bio- und Wellnesshotel Stanglwirt

Bio- und Naturhotel Chesa Valisa****s

Bio-Hotel Gralhof

Bio-Hotel Schweitzer

Bio- und Wellnesshotel Bruggerhof

What measures does a sustainable hotel take?

Many hotels in Austria focus on minimising their CO₂ footprint and promoting social responsibility. This starts with construction or interior design and extends to sociocultural sustainability.

Resources and climate protection

Voluntary CO₂ accounting (including an action plan to reduce emissions)
Certification by an independent, recognised body
Electricity from renewable sources
Biodegradable cleaning products
Short supply chains

Architecture and interior design

Sustainable, regional building materials
Natural living materials
Regional partners and craftspeople
A blend of tradition and modernity

Food and drinks

Organic in-house cultivation
Food from regional suppliers
Partnerships with organic farms
Homemade organic products

Commitment to sociocultural initiatives

Balancing the needs of guests, locals, and nature
Bonus agreements for employees
Supporting regional suppliers
Engagement in local social projects and cultural events

What makes a sustainable restaurant?

Seasonal menus based on regional harvests
Certified organic products (e.g. the EU organic logo)
Responsible use of drinking water
Waste reduction and recycling
Measures to prevent food waste (e.g. portion optimisation and composting)
Fresh fruit and vegetables from in-house cultivation or local partners
Staff training to promote awareness and commitment to sustainability
Homemade products

Where is sustainable travel headed?

Climate protection is everyone’s responsibility!

When it comes to sustainable holidays, responsibility for people, animals, the environment, and the climate is ideally shared by all participants:

The guests: Travelling sustainably means minimising your CO₂ footprint while being considerate of others' well-being.

The hosts: They commit to fostering mutual understanding through accessibility and inclusion, while ensuring fairness for their employees.

The regions: Five regions have already been certified with the Austrian Eco-Label (and the number is growing!):

Seefeld in Tirol
Wagrain-Kleinarl in SalzburgerLand
Saalfelden Leogang in SalzburgerLand
Nassfeld-Pressegger See-Lesachtal-Weissensee in Carinthia
Kufstein in Tirol

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