Exterior view of Falkensteiner Hotel Sonnenalpe surrounded by lush greenery

Falkensteiner Hotel Sonnenalpe sources 100% green electricity, relies on local district heating and works to reduce food waste in the kitchen and at the buffet – at an alpine altitude on the Nassfeld.

Sustainability at Falkensteiner

Together for a sustainable future

Sustainability is a core part of our corporate strategy and our understanding of hospitality. At all our locations, we work on the same ecological focus areas: energy, water, biodiversity, waste and resources – as well as our role as host, employer and economic partner to the regions we operate in. We publish our progress in these areas – including our group-wide greenhouse gas balance – every year in the FMTG Sustainability Report (see below). How each property implements these focus areas depends individually on its location, building and region.

Austrian Ecolabel & EU Ecolabel

Falkensteiner Hotel Sonnenalpe is certified with the Austrian Ecolabel UZ 200 (accommodation and catering establishments) and the EU Ecolabel (AT/051/251). The entire hotel operation was audited and certified – from energy and water to waste, procurement and the kitchen.

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Environment, Water & Resource Efficiency

  • 100% certified green electricity for the hotel's entire electricity needs
  • Local district heating with a 98% biomass share
  • LED lighting and motion sensors in common areas
  • Flow-limited fittings in bathrooms and public areas
  • Reduction of single-use products in the kitchen and restaurant

Handling food

  • Targeted measures against food waste in the kitchen and at the buffet
  • Use of seasonal products from businesses in Carinthia
  • Regular training for the kitchen team on inventory management and storage

Social Responsibility & Regional Value Creation

For us, sustainability also means actively involving the region and strengthening local cycles:

  • Support for the local economy through the purchase of regional products and cooperation with partner businesses from Carinthia, Slovenia and Italy (e.g. the 'Slow Food Travelling' concept in the region)
  • Fair working conditions and fostering environmental awareness within the team
  • Integrating regional identity into the guest experience

Mobility & Accessibility

Falkensteiner Hotel Sonnenalpe is located at an alpine altitude and is only accessible to a limited extent by public transport. For your arrival, we offer:

  • A shuttle service for arrival and departure as well as transfers in the region on request
  • Information on connections and support in planning transfers
  • E-charging stations for guests with electric vehicles

Transparency & Reporting

Transparent communication about what has been achieved so far is important to us. You can find out more about the group-wide ESG strategy of the Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) and specific measures in our current FMTG Sustainability Report at www.fmtg.com/verantwortung