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How can people experience sustainability in South Tyrol?

People, places, and experiences that make South Tyrol authentic.

Sustainability in South Tyrol often shows up where you least expect it. Maybe with a “Griaß di”, the local "Hi", in a favourite spot that someone tells you about, or a dish made with local ingredients.

Hosts, producers, and regions take responsibility for their local environment and work together to preserve what makes South Tyrol authentic. Discover people, places, and experiences that show just how diverse sustainable vacations in South Tyrol can be.

 

Sustainability in South Tyrol/Südtirol

The people behind sustainability

What motivates us South Tyroleans when it comes to sustainability? Often, it's the simple things that have the greatest impact. Shopping at the farm stand, community life in the village, hotels and restaurants that use regional products, and businesses that are rethinking their operations and taking responsibility.

People like Kurt Resch from the Steineggerhof show what this looks like in everyday life. For him, regional partnerships are an integral part of hospitality. Kurt Niederfringer of Holzius, who is rethinking wood as a building material and focusing on regional value creation. And vegetable farmers Jakob and Lisa, who demonstrate on their farm how living in harmony with natural cycles can bring people, agriculture, and the community together.

Watch the videos to find out what inspires them.

Steineggerhof

What we preserve together

Five examples that show how responsibility takes shape.

  1. Preserving Nature Since 1935
    The Stilfserjoch National Park and seven nature parks protect valuable natural and cultural landscapes. Rangers and visitor centres provide information about nature, climate, and the landscape. 
  2. Using Energy Responsibly
    The South Tyrol Climate Plan 2040 sets the framework for the expansion of a climate-friendly energy supply.
  3. Strengthening Regional Cycles
    Agriculture, skilled trades, and the restaurant industry work closely together and strengthen regional economic growth.
  4. Public Transport
    Buses, trains, and cable cars connect cities, towns, and numerous tourist destinations.
  5. Passing on Cultural Diversity
    Three language groups, regional customs, and traditional recipes shape life in South Tyrol.
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Martina Jaider
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Armin Terzer
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Filz
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Alex Moling

Sustainable vacations in South Tyrol offer so many options

Choose your accommodations thoughtfully, savour local cuisine, rediscover nature, or travel stress-free without a car—find inspiration for your vacation in South Tyrol.

What we preserve together

  • Over 300 accommodations and restaurants, 19 destinations

    More than 300 accommodations and restaurants as well as 19 destinations bear the South Tyrol Sustainability Label®. Together, they are committed to preserving the diversity of South Tyrol. The label highlights their commitment to sustainability and continuous development.

  • Four train lines, 200 bus routes, 550 km of bike paths

    4 train lines, 200 bus routes, and 550 km of bike paths make it easy to explore South Tyrol at your own pace and with flexibility. Hop on the train, take the bus to the next valley or explore the countryside on two wheels. Often, the experience of nature begins while you're still on the way. With the Südtirol Guest Pass , you can get around easily with just one ticket and reach many destinations without needing a car.

  • 2,467 drinking water stations

    Our drinking water stations make it easy to access fresh drinking water while on the go. At numerous refill stations, you can refill your water bottle for free and avoid single-use plastic. South Tyrol drinking water is regularly tested to ensure high water quality.

How to recognise sustainability

These accommodations have been awarded the South Tyrol Sustainability Label®. It highlights which businesses are implementing specific sustainability measures.

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Good to know

The South Tyrol Sustainability Label® certifies accommodations, restaurants, towns, and vacation regions that meet specific criteria in the areas of the environment, social responsibility, culture, and management. The criteria are based on the internationally recognised standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and are reviewed on a regular basis.

The requirements cover various areas, including energy, mobility, regional value creation, waste management, social responsibility and collaboration with local partners. Compliance with the criteria is regularly reviewed.

Yes. Compliance with the criteria is reviewed on a regular basis. This is based on the standards of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), an internationally recognised organisation for sustainable tourism.

The South Tyrol Sustainability Label® shows you where specific measures are being implemented to preserve nature, culture, regional cycles, and quality of life in the long term. This way, you can experience the unique aspects of South Tyrol even more fully.

GSTC stands for Global Sustainable Tourism Council. The organisation is developing internationally recognised criteria for sustainable tourism. The South Tyrol Sustainability Label is based on these standards. The label's highest level meets GSTC requirements and is internationally recognised. Here you can see how South Tyrol compares globally: Certified Sustainable Destinations | GSTC.

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