Responsibility

Our contribution

Sustainability in three dimensions

The unrivalled nature of the Alps is what makes our summer and winter sports region so unique and special. We live from and with nature, so it is in our own interest to preserve our marvellous landscape.

Sustainability is therefore a central guideline for our actions and decisions. In addition to ecological sustainability, we also focus on social and economic sustainability.

And: Our guests can also contribute! By visiting us as a nearby area rather than travelling further afield - and ideally by travelling to us by public transport.

Our values

What determines our actions

In addition to ecological measures, it is just as important for us to consider and promote a good long-term relationship with employees, guests and the region in everything we do.

Here you can find out more about the values that guide our actions.

Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee - Fotograf Dietmar Denger (51)

Nature & Ecology

Concrete measures

The unrivalled nature of the Alps is what makes our summer and winter sports areas so unique and special. We live from and with nature, which is why it is in our own interest to preserve our marvellous landscape.

Here you can find out more about our specific measures to protect and preserve nature.

Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee - Fotograf Dietmar Denger (2)

Locals & guests

Focus on togetherness

Harmonious interaction between locals and guests is the key to successful and sustainable tourism. We create spaces for encounters that prioritise respect and appreciation.

Here you can read how we do this.

Alpenbahnen Spitzingsee - Fotograf Dietmar Denger (58)

We and the region

Strengthen local

As a company firmly anchored in the region, we take responsibility for our home. We strengthen the local economy, work closely with regional partners and promote initiatives that benefit local people.

Find out more here

Partners and commitment

Achieving more together

Together we can achieve more!
That's why we maintain a strong partner network.
You can find out who we work with and where we are involved here!

Your questions - our answers

How much of the Alps is used as a piste?

0.8 % of the entire Bavarian Alpine area is temporarily used as a piste. (Source: VDS)

How are new lifts or similar projects monitored?

All construction activities on the mountain are supported by ecological construction monitoring by external experts. Furthermore, we do not develop any new areas or clear any forests. There are only projects for the maintenance and modernisation of existing buildings.

Can't you do without snowmaking?

Snowmaking has a bad reputation, and wrongly so. Snowmaking is a plus for nature. Snow-covered and groomed pistes ensure a closed snow cover for months. This protects against erosion and supplies the meadow with water in the long term. As a result, the lush alpine meadows thrive in summer - which are also an Eldorado for many rare and endangered animal species.

Does artificial snow harm nature?

The term "artificial snow" is misleading. No chemical or biotechnical substances or other additives are used. Whether natural snow or technical snow - it consists exclusively of the elements water and air. In Germany, additives are generally prohibited. The difference is therefore only in the machine production. And this is where external conditions play an important role: for example, the air temperature should be colder than -3 degrees, the humidity lower than 80 per cent and the water temperature colder than +2 degrees.

Using the mountain railway or lifts for hiking or skiing is an expensive pleasure for families - how can the prices be justified?

We want to offer a safe and attractive service at fair prices. We only pass on some of the additional costs to our guests - and only if we really cannot shoulder them alone. We try to minimise the burden on families in particular. We offer discounted offers for families and school classes, and children up to the age of 6 travel free of charge.
However, if you compare the prices with other leisure activities, they are quickly put into perspective: a family day ski pass costs around 120 euros - but you can use all the lifts and pistes to your heart's content all day long. An amusement park is considerably more expensive!

Further information

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