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 good and healthy environment for future generations.
Sustainable Organic Hotel in Königsleiten: Ecolabel, Green Energy & Organic Cuisine
Only the best for our guests...
We run our hotel in harmony with nature. Operating sustainably is, for us, the only sensible strategy to secure a good future for our children and grandchildren.
At a glance:
- Austrian Ecolabel and EU Ecolabel
- Our own photovoltaic system since 2018
- 100% electricity from Austria, no nuclear power
- Pellet heating instead of oil
- Organic cuisine with regional produce
- Common Good Balance Sheet
Austrian Ecolabel & EU Ecolabel
Renewable Energy & Photovoltaics
Photovoltaics and EV Charging Station
We installed our photovoltaic system in 2018 and have since saved 56 tons of CO2. That's the equivalent of planting 5700 trees or traveling 440.000 kilometers by car.
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.
EV Charging Station
Our public EV charging station has a charging capacity of 11 kWh. So, you can refuel with real solar power here! This service is offer for low costs for hotel guests.
Heating with Pellets Instead of Oil
During the Corona winter we replaced our old oil heating system with a pellet heating system. This saves around 50,000 kg of CO2 every year.
"I emptied the oil tank and cut it out myself, a horrible job. But now the heating smells of wood. The pellet system does require a bit more work, and I'm happy to invest that time."
Christian Eder, hotel owner
Organic Food & Regional Produce
At Castello Königsleiten, we get more than 90 % 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.
Travel Sustainably Without a Car
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 Economy & Social Responsibility
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.
Further Measures at the Hotel
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 Nature-Friendly 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....