Since when has the hotel been certified as sustainable?

The hotel has been operating in an environmentally conscious manner since 1996 – even before sustainability became the norm in the tourism industry.

What sustainability certifications and sustainable partnerships does the Hotel Outside have?

Austrian Ecolabel (national quality mark)EU Ecolabel (European Ecolabel)ChangeMaker Hotels (network of sustainable boutique hotels)Hohe Tauern National Park Partner Establishment

What is the Austrian Ecolabel?

Austrian government quality mark for businesses with particularly environmentally friendly practices (energy, local sourcing, waste, cleaning products).

What are Change Maker Hotels?

A European network of owner-managed boutique hotels with measurable sustainability targets.

Where does the hotel source its food from?

Preferably sourced directly from our region, East Tyrol. Home-baked bread, homemade jams, herbal lemonades and cakes.

How is the hotel supplied with energy?

Approx. 60 kW peak photovoltaic system (approx. 20% self-generated electricity). Surplus electricity is converted into heat. The remaining electricity comes from renewable sources. Heat is supplied via the local district heating plant (using regional wood).

Is there an electric vehicle charging point at the hotel?

Yes – three pay-to-use Type 2 charging points with a capacity of up to 22 kW, located right next to the hotel.

Is there a publicly available environmental report?

Yes – annual environmental report with targets and key figures: view the report

Local and sustainable?

Absolutely!

Lots of wood, natural materials and high-quality furnishings made by local companies reflect our love and connection to nature and the region. Sustainability and regionality can be felt in all areas of our 4*-Superior Eco Hotel. Much of the food that is lovingly prepared in our gourmet kitchen comes from East Tyrol. Our newly designed Nature SPA is a wonderful place to relax. 2000 m² with bathing pond, indoor pool and various saunas. Natural products also take centre stage in the variety of treatments.

Austrian Ecolabel
EU-Ecolabel

We act sustainably...

...since 1996!

Out of love for the environment, we operate sustainably, proactively and responsibly. By using energy-efficient materials and technologies, using heat and water sparingly, using environmentally friendly cleaning agents, avoiding waste and separating rubbish. For us and for future generations.

Food
We prefer sourcing our food from local and seasonal suppliers to directly promote economic value in the region, eliminating intermediaries. Short supply chains emphasize the freshness of our products, and we serve small portions to minimize food waste and operate in an environmentally friendly manner. Second servings are not charged ;-)

Waste
We actively work towards minimizing our waste by continually optimizing our procurement processes. Additionally, we opt for local mountain spring water instead of bottled water, avoiding long-distance transportation and contributing to the reduction of our environmental impact.

Cleaning Products
Approximately 90% of our cleaning products bear an eco-label, making them environmentally friendly. Modern dosing systems also help us significantly reduce consumption. In the kitchen, such a system has allowed us to cut consumption by approximately 50%.

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Electricity
A approx. 60 kW-peak photovoltaic system covers approximately 20% of our annual energy needs. Excess electricity is converted into heat to use resources efficiently. The remaining electricity comes from renewable sources.

Water
In 2022, the water consumption averaged 210 liters per overnight stay, already 30% below the Austrian hotel industry average. We employ innovative water-saving systems in our hotel rooms to further reduce consumption.

Heating
Heating is provided by the local district heating plant, which primarily relies on regional wood as fuel. During our renovation projects, we prioritize high-quality thermal insulation and heat recovery to continuously enhance the energy efficiency of our facilities.

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We love homemade things

We bake our own bread, make jams, and offer our guests homemade herbal lemonades. Our cake and strudel creations at the afternoon buffet are legendary, and the stone pine schnapps by Senior Chef Sepp Ganzer is unique. Because homemade simply tastes the best. In our hotel shop, you'll find our homemade specialties as well as a selection of souvenirs from local artists for those you'd like to delight.

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Our environmental Report

We prioritize transparency and communicate our achieved as well as future goals in our environmental report:

Ongoing limitation of energy and water consumption
Reduction of CO2 emissions
Limitation of waste volume
Use of renewable energy sources
Promotion of the regional economy

Report (in German)

Mobility in East Tyrol

Arrive without your own car and still enjoy mobility in east tyrol? It's possible with us! For guests arriving by train, we offer a free shuttle to/from Lienz train station. Our hiking guides use the Outside Shuttle bus to environmentally travel with guests to the starting points of guided tours. And the best information at the end: with the guest card you receive at check-in, you can use a large part of public buses in East Tyrol for free.

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Since when has the hotel been certified as sustainable?

The hotel has been operating in an environmentally conscious manner since 1996 – even before sustainability became the norm in the tourism industry.
What sustainability certifications and sustainable partnerships does the Hotel Outside have?

Austrian Ecolabel (national quality mark)
EU Ecolabel (European Ecolabel)
ChangeMaker Hotels (network of sustainable boutique hotels)
Hohe Tauern National Park Partner Establishment
What is the Austrian Ecolabel?

Austrian government quality mark for businesses with particularly environmentally friendly practices (energy, local sourcing, waste, cleaning products).
What are Change Maker Hotels?

A European network of owner-managed boutique hotels with measurable sustainability targets.
Where does the hotel source its food from?

Preferably sourced directly from our region, East Tyrol. Home-baked bread, homemade jams, herbal lemonades and cakes.
How is the hotel supplied with energy?

Approx. 60 kW peak photovoltaic system (approx. 20% self-generated electricity). Surplus electricity is converted into heat. The remaining electricity comes from renewable sources. Heat is supplied via the local district heating plant (using regional wood).
Is there an electric vehicle charging point at the hotel?

Yes – three pay-to-use Type 2 charging points with a capacity of up to 22 kW, located right next to the hotel.
Is there a publicly available environmental report?

Yes – annual environmental report with targets and key figures: view the report