Exterior view of Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo with motor lobby and green lawn

From 100% green electricity to cooling with lake water, regional cuisine and plastic-free concepts – Schlosshotel Velden shows how exclusive comfort and conscious action go hand in hand.


Sustainability at Falkensteiner

Together for a sustainable future

Sustainability is far more than a trend for us – it is a core part of our corporate strategy. We take responsibility for the environment, society and the economy, and actively shape the shift toward a more sustainable tourism industry. At the same time, we aim to continuously reduce our negative impact on people and the environment, foster innovation and create lasting positive value.

Our hotels put these principles into practice individually – from energy-efficient building management and regional, seasonal cuisine to plastic-free concepts, sustainable mobility and projects to protect local ecosystems.


Austrian Ecolabel & EU Ecolabel

Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo is certified with the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel – a dual distinction that reflects consistently high environmental standards, resource-conscious operations and transparent sustainability performance. Find out more at umweltzeichen.at/de/tourismus/beherbergung-und-hotellerie.

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Mobility & Accessibility

Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo is accessible by public transport and also offers convenient mobility options for guests:

  • Shuttle service for arrival and departure or transfers within the region
  • Information on public transport and route recommendations
  • E-charging stations to support electric mobility

Environment, Water & Resource Efficiency

Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo is actively committed to energy efficiency, water and resource conservation:

- 100% green electricity for the entire hotel operation
- District heating supplied entirely from renewable energy sources
- LED lighting in rooms, with ongoing expansion in common areas
- Motion sensors in public areas to reduce energy consumption
- Flow-limited fittings to reduce water consumption
- Consistent waste separation across all areas of operation
- Gradual reduction of single-use products

Conscious Food Handling

Sustainability is also actively practiced in the kitchen. The kitchen team places great value on efficient processes, regional sourcing and mindful handling of food:

- Measures to reduce food waste in the kitchen and buffet area
- Use of regional and seasonal products from Carinthia and Salzburg
- Creative and sustainability-oriented menu planning
- Raising staff awareness of sustainable working practices in the kitchen
- Targeted measures to reduce food waste – both in the kitchen and at the buffet

Social Responsibility & Regional Value Creation

At Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo, sustainability also means taking responsibility for people and the region:

- Collaboration with regional producers and suppliers
- Promoting local value creation through purchasing and cooperation within the region
- Fair working conditions and fostering environmental awareness within the team
- Long-term partnerships with businesses and organizations in the Katschberg area

Transparency and Reporting

Transparent communication about what we have achieved so far, as well as our goals and ambitions regarding sustainability, is important to us. Learn more about the group-wide ESG strategy of the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG), concrete measures and targets in our current FMTG sustainability report at fmtg.com/verantwortung.

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