We hold the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel, certifications that require compliance with more than 1,000 criteria. As an ecologically oriented company, committed to sustainability, we take our responsibility for our environment, our employees, and our guests seriously and strive to achieve improvements in all areas to preserve a goodand healthy environment for future generations.
Only the best for our guests...
...and at the same time, we take a holistic approach and work in harmony with nature at the hotel. We want to operate sustainably because it's the only strategy to ensure a good and worthwhile future for our children and grandchildren.
Umweltzeichen
Electricity from 100% renewable energy
Photovoltaics and EV Charging Station
We installed our photovoltaic system in 2018 and have since saved 32 tons of CO2. That's the equivalent of planting 820 trees or traveling 129,000 kilometers by car. Our public EV charging station has a charging capacity of 11 kWh. So, you can refuel with real solar power here! This service is free for hotel guests.
Hydropower is our ace!
We receive 100% of the rest of our electricity from Austria, so no nuclear power either. Two-thirds of this electricity is generated in hydroelectric power plants, the rest comes from PV systems, so there are no fossil fuels...kind of nice.
Pellets instead of oil
We took advantage of the miserable Corona winter. We were lucky and were able to replace the old oil heating system. I emptied and cut out the oil tank myself, a horrible job. And then finally, the new heating was installed– a real holiday for me personally. Now the heating system smells of wood. Yes, the pellet system does require a bit more work. I'm happy to invest this time and save around 50,000 kg of CO2 every year.
Organic Delights
At Castello Königsleiten, we get the vast majority of our food from organic farming and, above all, from the region. Yes, this is more expensive for us as a business, as the cost of goods is much higher. We are happy to invest this money in the health of our producers, guests, and employees. Only advantages for all of us: The regional offering enriches our food and beverage with many facets of fresh and seasonal products.
Save 10% if you travel by public transport
While we already do a lot for the climate ourselves, traveling by bus or train is worth a little more to us. We offer you a 10% discount on all summer bookings and free e-bike rental for the duration of your stay. The free hiking bus takes you between Krimml, Wald, Königsleiten, and Gerlos.
Arrival: Take the train to Zell am Ziller or Krimml train station, then change to the bus, which will take you to the hotel in 30 minutes. Please request your guest card from us so you can use the bus free of charge upon arrival.
Common Good Audit
Christian Felber's Common Good Economy is an ethical economic model whose goal is a good life for all on a healthy planet. Its core principles are:
- Human dignity
- Solidarity and social justice
- Ecological sustainability
- Transparency and participation
We compiled our first Common Good Balance Sheet in 2019 and are improving daily.
These are our greatest contributions to protecting our environment. Of course, there are also many smaller approaches and great partners, such as Maria Pieper's natural cosmetics, or the fact that the hotel's cleaning is primarily done with soft soap. We can compost organic waste, and other waste is separated. Eggshells and old bread are fed to our chickens, as they need the lime from the shells for their new eggs. All lighting has been converted to LEDs, and flow restrictors have been installed in all rooms.
In general, it must be said that people used to live very environmentally friendly in former times.
The planet's resources are finite. Energy was expensive when we were children, so we turned off the lights. Food was expensive, so we shopped carefully and used up everything. That's how we learned it—and that's how we want to teach our children, too.
....and then there was
Our garden
Our small garden is close to nature. It offers space for relaxation, has beds for herbs and vegetables, and bees and other insects also find food and quiet places to nest. I have a special respect for the busy bumblebee. I always meet it very early at 5 a.m. while watering, and our paths cross again late in the evening while collecting snails. To be continued....