Sustainability is a multi-faceted concept these days. However the term ‘sustainability’ is omnipresent in our day-to-day lives. Although the word is constantly all-around, no clear-cut definition is available. Potentially it might be understood as "doing the right thing". And it is precisely that which want in the Hohe Salve region too. On this site you will find all the key aspects that we in the tourist industry regard as our environmental duty. Even tourism growth needs a re-think and sustainability is regarded as a link between people, nature and the economy for the benefit of all those involved.
The Hohe Salve region is dedicated to promoting a more sustainable tourism sector and with that a more environmentally and socially compatible development of the region. We demonstrate commitment to sustainability with a variety of measures. The spectrum ranges from internal optimisation processes, which enhance energy efficiency and spare resources, to pioneering initiatives, including the installation of photovoltaic facilities at farmhouse buildings. The goal of tourism and environmental protection going hand in hand , will not only be achieved through environmentally responsible measures, but also through projects including the "Hohe Salve market", which promotes regional produce and added-value. The promotion of sustainable arrivals and mobility on site, along with the awareness-raising and training of partners and businesses, highlight the Hohe Salve region’s aspiration to be a role model for sustainable, quality tourism.
The Hohe Salve region is already following internal optimisation in terms of sustainability. Measures include increasing energy efficiency, waste avoidance and sparing resources. Sustainability is crucial as part of in-house processes, since they promote long-term efficiency, cost saving and ensure a positive reputation. Through environmental and socially responsible processes, not only is environmental impact minimised, staff motivation is enhanced and community consolidated. A sustainable orientation of interior procedures secures long-term success and contributes to the future sustainability of the tourist association.
Internal procedures etc.
Paper-less working
The Hohe Salve region emphasises paperless working in the tourist association. This has a fundamental role to play in sustainability, since paper, ink and energy wastage is considerably reduced.
By using digital solutions resources are spared, waste minimised and environmental impact reduced. These environmentally-aware measures highlight the region’s commitment to have a role in ensuring a positive environmental balance.
Reduction of print forms
The Hohe Salve region emphasises environmental protection and efficiency based on the reduction of print material.
Digitalised content enables real-time updates, widened outreach and interactive experiences. These innovative measures save costs, minimise environmental footprint, provide up-to-date information and promote environmental awareness.
The region sees this as a win-win situation: more sustainability, improved communication and higher visitor satisfaction.
Sustainable/ regional gifts
The tourist association for the Hohe Salve region emphasises regional and sustainable conditions, particularly for give-aways and complimentary gifts. This supports sustainability, while promoting the local economy and production, reduces CO2 footprint and favours environmentally compatible decisions .
By prioritising regional suppliers the economic benefits within the community are enhanced and at the same time environmental protection is supported.
Sustainable commitment for accommodation providers
In the Hohe Salve region special measures for accommodation providers are implemented with regard to sustainability.
As well as sustainability coaching free rubbish stickers are made available which can be used on rubbish baskets in rooms and apartments. These stickers ought to make it easier for guests to separate rubbish and are an indicator of the statutory importance placed upon rubbish separation in Austria.
Our wood holiday planner displays are made here in the region and made available for our accommodation providers. In order to draw the attention of guests staying in our region to our healthy water which is of drinking water standard , we have produced our own "drinking water signs" . These can also be displayed in rooms and apartments.
The measures highlight the region’s endeavours to make our guests aware of rubbish separation, to enjoy "drinking water from the tap" and protect the natural environment.
Our field providers always work sustainably
The region’s field providers are dedicated to the maintenance of hiking and cycling paths, as well as the creation of rest points, benches and bike stands made from ash wood along these paths.
The wood benches were made by staff in field services themselves and the wood is always obtained regionally from forest areas in the Hopfgarten district in Brixental .
In so doing we are seeking to minimise the effects on the environment and protect the natural surroundings . These measures reflect the focus on environmental protection and community development , while simultaneously preserving the beauty and functionality of the hiking and cycling paths for visitors .
Car Sharing with Flo Mobil
FLOS are E-cars, filling up on eco electricity and produce no harmful exhaust fumes when they are driven. FloMobil provides an environmentally-friendly alternative for staff business trips via car sharing. The advantages are many and varied: No harmful exhaust fumes, reduced congestion, lower cost for individual commuting and more efficient use of vehicles.
FloMobil’s flexibility enables customised mobility, without the commitment of having your own car. Shared use of vehicles also promotes social interaction, reduces the need for car parking areas and contributes to quality of life in urban areas.
Our own events in the region
In its own events the Hohe Salve emphasises ‘Green Events’. We organise our events as sustainably as possible and in the next few years are endeavouring to get the Green Event seal for all our own events.
What are green events?
These are events that bring together environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability . These events reduce environmental pollution, are easy on resources and strengthen the regional economy.
Green Events Tirol, a programme from Klimabündnis Tirol and Umwelt Verein Tirol, supports regional event organisers with the sustainable organisation of their events. The programme offers free advice and evaluation, and is promoted by Land Tirol. Klimabündnis Tirol, as the biggest communal environmental protection network in Austria, coordinates the project and implements local climate protection initiatives.
The Hohe Salve region is gearing this year’s events to the criteria of Green Events Basic and is therefore making a contribution to the promotion of environmental responsibility and regional development.
Trail equipment in the region
A new piste vehicle uses Shell GTL Fuel Alpine for over 60 kilometres of trails in ‘Loipenzentrum Angerberg’. The fuel, made from natural gas, offers improved low temperature properties (down to -30°C CFPP) and reduced emissions in comparison to standard diesel.
Thanks to collaboration with EnergieDirect the Hohe Salve region has reduced local emissions and emphasises the harmony between the pistes and nature, since the fuel is more environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Thereby assuring the optimum winter sport experience in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Paper-less working
The Hohe Salve region emphasises paperless working in the tourist association. This has a fundamental role to play in sustainability, since paper, ink and energy wastage is considerably reduced.
By using digital solutions resources are spared, waste minimised and environmental impact reduced. These environmentally-aware measures highlight the region’s commitment to have a role in ensuring a positive environmental balance.
Reduction of print forms
The Hohe Salve region emphasises environmental protection and efficiency based on the reduction of print material.
Digitalised content enables real-time updates, widened outreach and interactive experiences. These innovative measures save costs, minimise environmental footprint, provide up-to-date information and promote environmental awareness.
The region sees this as a win-win situation: more sustainability, improved communication and higher visitor satisfaction.
Sustainable/ regional gifts
The tourist association for the Hohe Salve region emphasises regional and sustainable conditions, particularly for give-aways and complimentary gifts. This supports sustainability, while promoting the local economy and production, reduces CO2 footprint and favours environmentally compatible decisions .
By prioritising regional suppliers the economic benefits within the community are enhanced and at the same time environmental protection is supported.
Sustainable commitment for accommodation providers
In the Hohe Salve region special measures for accommodation providers are implemented with regard to sustainability.
As well as sustainability coaching free rubbish stickers are made available which can be used on rubbish baskets in rooms and apartments. These stickers ought to make it easier for guests to separate rubbish and are an indicator of the statutory importance placed upon rubbish separation in Austria.
Our wood holiday planner displays are made here in the region and made available for our accommodation providers. In order to draw the attention of guests staying in our region to our healthy water which is of drinking water standard , we have produced our own "drinking water signs" . These can also be displayed in rooms and apartments.
The measures highlight the region’s endeavours to make our guests aware of rubbish separation, to enjoy "drinking water from the tap" and protect the natural environment.
Our field providers always work sustainably
The region’s field providers are dedicated to the maintenance of hiking and cycling paths, as well as the creation of rest points, benches and bike stands made from ash wood along these paths.
The wood benches were made by staff in field services themselves and the wood is always obtained regionally from forest areas in the Hopfgarten district in Brixental .
In so doing we are seeking to minimise the effects on the environment and protect the natural surroundings . These measures reflect the focus on environmental protection and community development , while simultaneously preserving the beauty and functionality of the hiking and cycling paths for visitors .
Car Sharing with Flo Mobil
FLOS are E-cars, filling up on eco electricity and produce no harmful exhaust fumes when they are driven. FloMobil provides an environmentally-friendly alternative for staff business trips via car sharing. The advantages are many and varied: No harmful exhaust fumes, reduced congestion, lower cost for individual commuting and more efficient use of vehicles.
FloMobil’s flexibility enables customised mobility, without the commitment of having your own car. Shared use of vehicles also promotes social interaction, reduces the need for car parking areas and contributes to quality of life in urban areas.
Our own events in the region
In its own events the Hohe Salve emphasises ‘Green Events’. We organise our events as sustainably as possible and in the next few years are endeavouring to get the Green Event seal for all our own events.
What are green events?
These are events that bring together environmental, social, economic and cultural sustainability . These events reduce environmental pollution, are easy on resources and strengthen the regional economy.
Green Events Tirol, a programme from Klimabündnis Tirol and Umwelt Verein Tirol, supports regional event organisers with the sustainable organisation of their events. The programme offers free advice and evaluation, and is promoted by Land Tirol. Klimabündnis Tirol, as the biggest communal environmental protection network in Austria, coordinates the project and implements local climate protection initiatives.
The Hohe Salve region is gearing this year’s events to the criteria of Green Events Basic and is therefore making a contribution to the promotion of environmental responsibility and regional development.
Trail equipment in the region
A new piste vehicle uses Shell GTL Fuel Alpine for over 60 kilometres of trails in ‘Loipenzentrum Angerberg’. The fuel, made from natural gas, offers improved low temperature properties (down to -30°C CFPP) and reduced emissions in comparison to standard diesel.
Thanks to collaboration with EnergieDirect the Hohe Salve region has reduced local emissions and emphasises the harmony between the pistes and nature, since the fuel is more environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Thereby assuring the optimum winter sport experience in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Farmstead in the Hohe Salve region
The Hohe Salve region tourist association has started a pioneering initiative: The installation of photovoltaic facilities at farm buildings in Wörgl.
This environmentally friendly measure ensures sustainable energy production, reduces carbon dioxide emissions and lowers operating costs. It is important to us to show commitment to renewable energy, to enhance the regional environmental footprint and encourage environmental responsibility.
Photovoltaic facilities demonstrate how tourism and environmental protection can go hand in hand, by switching the region to clean energy and having a positive effect on the community.
The "Marktplatz Hohe Salve"project, from the Hohe Salve region tourist association, promotes an appreciation of the region and consolidates local producers. To the fore are farmhouse products, handcrafted items and seasonal fruits and vegetables, which reflect a harmonious interplay between people, animals and nature. The project is supported by various channels and media, to publicise the initiative and spread the word. Here are some of the various support measures that are implemented in the region Hohe Salve:
Project: Hohe Salve market
Originality and regionality are values that are still particularly highly valued throughout Tyrol, even today. With that in mind we provide you with information here about our local farmers, and regional producers in the Hohe Salve area. Find out more right now.
Farmers markets, gourmet shops and farmgate sales points present the high quality and variety of regional produce. The initiative creates an awareness of tradition, passion and the sustainable character of the entire Hohe Salve region, while simultaneously bolstering the local economy and inspiring visitors with authentic Tyrolean produce .
play_arrowPerma Paradieshof in Angerberg
play_arrowMetzgerei Wimpissinger in Angath
play_arrowFohringer Hof farm shop in Wörgl
play_arrowImkerei Rief at Stecklhof in Kelchsau
play_arrowNiederkaseralm in Kelchsau
play_arrowUnterkrumbacherhof in Wörgl
play_arrowBiohof Pinnersdorf at Wörgler Boden
play_arrowFarming in the Hohe Salve region
play_arrowCulinary pleasure in the Hohe Salve region
play_arrowRecipe: Grey cheese soup
Culinary certifications of our catering establishments
There are several projects in Tyrol and Austria that promise quality and sustainability through and through. The aim is clear: to promote the use of local food in the Tyrolean hotel and catering industry and to strengthen cooperation between tourism and agriculture. The participating businesses are therefore undoubtedly role models for the region-conscious tourism industry.
Getting here by train
By train to the Hohe Salve region. In a way which is comfortable, kind to the environment and cost-effective.
Sustainable travel by train to the Hohe Salve region offers so many benefits. The region has five train stations in total and bus stops in every town, including the central train station in Wörgl, where all trains serve. Particularly worthy of mention is the mountain lift at Hopfgarten station, just a 5 minute walk from the Hopfgarten cable car.
These well-connected transport links promote environmentally-aware travel, reduce traffic jams and CO2 emissions.
Mobility on site
The Hohe Salve region emphasises sustainable mobility on site for an environmentally-friendly travel experience.
With five train stations in total and bus stops in every town, including the central station in Wörgl, the region makes flexible travel possible. The Salven call and collect taxi is one flexible option for remote destinations. In winter a ski bus operates from all eight towns to the Itter and Hopfgarten cable cars.
This achieves the region’s goal to be car-less by way of free and inclusive mobility options with the Hohe Salve Guest Card. Make the most of the opportunity to send your car off on holiday and enjoy the comprehensive and environmentally-friendly local public transport options available in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Find out more about included mobility in the Hohe Salve region in the 3rd section: Guest card = travel ticket.
Guest card = Travel ticket
The Hohe Salve guest card is more than just an advantage card. It is also an environmentally-friendly ticket for the Kitzbühel Alps. The guest card provides free use of buses between Wörgl and Kitzbühel as well as trains between Kirchbichl and Hochfilzen.
Explore the region stress-free and in an environmentally-friendly manner.
The card also enables discounted participation in the activity programme, discounts at partner businesses and special rates for excursions and leisure activities.
The Hohe Salve guest card, which you get from your accommodation provider guarantees a sustainable and attractive stay in the Hohe Salve region. Make the most of the opportunity to protect the environment and at the same time benefit from the many and varied offers available.
Getting here by train
By train to the Hohe Salve region. In a way which is comfortable, kind to the environment and cost-effective.
Sustainable travel by train to the Hohe Salve region offers so many benefits. The region has five train stations in total and bus stops in every town, including the central train station in Wörgl, where all trains serve. Particularly worthy of mention is the mountain lift at Hopfgarten station, just a 5 minute walk from the Hopfgarten cable car.
These well-connected transport links promote environmentally-aware travel, reduce traffic jams and CO2 emissions.
Mobility on site
The Hohe Salve region emphasises sustainable mobility on site for an environmentally-friendly travel experience.
With five train stations in total and bus stops in every town, including the central station in Wörgl, the region makes flexible travel possible. The Salven call and collect taxi is one flexible option for remote destinations. In winter a ski bus operates from all eight towns to the Itter and Hopfgarten cable cars.
This achieves the region’s goal to be car-less by way of free and inclusive mobility options with the Hohe Salve Guest Card. Make the most of the opportunity to send your car off on holiday and enjoy the comprehensive and environmentally-friendly local public transport options available in the Kitzbühel Alps.
Find out more about included mobility in the Hohe Salve region in the 3rd section: Guest card = travel ticket.
Guest card = Travel ticket
The Hohe Salve guest card is more than just an advantage card. It is also an environmentally-friendly ticket for the Kitzbühel Alps. The guest card provides free use of buses between Wörgl and Kitzbühel as well as trains between Kirchbichl and Hochfilzen.
Explore the region stress-free and in an environmentally-friendly manner.
The card also enables discounted participation in the activity programme, discounts at partner businesses and special rates for excursions and leisure activities.
The Hohe Salve guest card, which you get from your accommodation provider guarantees a sustainable and attractive stay in the Hohe Salve region. Make the most of the opportunity to protect the environment and at the same time benefit from the many and varied offers available.
As the tourist association for the region Hohe Salve it is our aim to be a paragon and initiator for sustainable, high-quality offers. It is our mission to raise awareness for the wide-ranging theme of sustainability, have a positive influence on tourist consciousness and with that enhance quality of life in the Kitzbühel Alps .
In summer 2021 we started the project group "Sustainability" and "Habitat Management in the Kitzbühel Alps". It quickly became clear that the theme was too large to handle alone. Since 2022 we have also implemented workshops for tourist associations, districts, participants etc., in which measures for the region were substantiated and their implementation planned. The Hohe Salve region thereby operates as an adviser, expertise provider for partner businesses, connecting link between various platforms including tourism and agriculture, mobility etc. and initiates ideas and marketing expertise.
In the region Hohe Salve, self-organised events take place in the guise of ‘Green Events’. These events integrate the environmental, social, economic and cultural aspects of sustainability while reducing environmental impact, sparing resources and strengthening the local economy . The 2023 events have already been geared towards criteria of Green Events Basic .
So what are Green Events?
The programme developed by Klimabündnis Tirol and Tiroler Umweltverband "Green Events Tirol" supports local organisers in sustainably planning their events. Free advice and evaluation are part of the programme that is financially supported by Land Tirol. Klimabündnis Tirol, as the biggest communal climate protection network in Austria, coordinates the project and implements local climate protection initiatives.
These initiatives consolidate the Hohe Salve region’s commitment for sustainable events and contributes to the promotion of environmental awareness and regional development.
Train the Trainer course for employees/accommodation provider coaches, on the theme of sustainability among others
Business coaching to our businesses on the topic of sustainability by our employees/ accommodation provider coaches
Seminars on the topic of sustainability from Vermieterakademie Tirol for our accommodation providers
When we organise business coaching sessions, workshops and seminars, we always ensure that it is possible to get there by public transport.
Awareness-raising campaign: There were numerous training courses and workshops, such as ‘Saving water in the hotel industry’
Train the trainer - sustainability: The landlord coaches attended training courses and then coached the businesses on the topic of sustainability. This coaching on the topic of sustainability naturally continues to be incorporated into the landlord coach appointments.
In autumn 2023, there was a seminar on the topic of tourism upcycling with the Fundus agency.
In autumn 2023, there was a seminar on the topic of mobility coaching with Brigitte Hainzner.
Regular training courses on the topic of sustainability were offered by the Landlord Academy Tyrol throughout 2023.
Training weeks for landlords are held twice a year. During the weeks, there is at least one sustainability topic as a seminar and/or a webinar.
Treating nature and mountain pastures with respect, keeping your pets responsibly, supporting regional products, reducing plastic bottles by refilling them with our high-quality drinking water from the tap, as well as using public transport and promoting sustainable mobility locally all contribute significantly to securing the future of our region.
