Sustainable holidays Travel & holiday in an eco-conscious way
Surrounded by glacier, mountains and lake, Zell am See-Kaprun is a natural paradise. To ensure that this remains the case in the future, and that future generations can enjoy nature and the landscape in the region in summer and winter, numerous measures are taken in the area of sustainability.
Zell am See-Kaprun as "Best Tourism Village by UNWTO"
As part of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) initiative, 32 selected tourism destinations, with a strong focus on sustainability, from around the world were awarded the "Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO" sustainability label. Among applicants from over 57 countries, our region is one of the those who received this award. The evaluation of municipalities with a maximum of 15,000 inhabitants was carried out by an international jury of experts in the areas of cultural and natural resources, sustainability, regional value creation, infrastructure as well as health and safety.
State Secretary Susanne Kraus-Winkler:
"I am very pleased that Zell am See has been awarded "Best Tourism Village" by the UNWTO. Being highly committed to sustainability, the destination acts as a role model for other regions, and demonstrates how sustainable tourism can be implemented successfully."
Mobility: Your green journey
These measures also include the area of mobility. Did you know that around 80 percent of CO2 emissions during a holiday are caused by the journey to and from the destination? In order to reduce these CO2 emissions, Zell am See-Kaprun offers numerous services for sustainable travel by train. You can also give your car a break at the destination: Thanks to the Pinzgau Mobility Card, you can travel free of charge on all public transport throughout the summer. In winter, the ski busses in the region take you quickly and easily to the lower termini of the ski areas Schmittenhöhe, Kitzsteinhorn Glacier or to the neighbouring Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. The free of charge use is included in the Ski ALPIN CARD.
With "ÖBB Transfer" directly from the train to your accommodation
The new shuttle service of the ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) takes you comfortably from the train station in Zell am See to your holiday home in the Zell am See-Kaprun region - and of course back to the train at the end of your stay. The shuttles can be booked up to 48 hours before arrival. ÖBB Transfer thus enables you to travel in a comfortable and environmentally friendly way, and makes it easy for you to do without your own car.
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Environmental protection in the ski areas
Responsible action for nature also plays a major role in the ski areas as such: both Schmittenhöhebahn AG and Gletscherbahnen Kaprun AG implement numerous measures to protect the environment, operate all cable cars and lifts with 100 per cent green electricity, rely on regional products at huts and mountain restaurants, equip buildings with the latest energy efficiency standards and cooperate with renowned ecology experts in planning and construction measures.
