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Climate neutral holidays at Familien-Landhotel Stern
Latest innovation: Free charge point for electric cars
The Familien-Landhotel Stern’s formula for success is really quite simple: Take a fifth
generation of hoteliers and sprinkle in five hundred years of tradition. Add a unique
location in one of the Tyrol’s most stunning yet virtually unspoilt regions.
Combine this with a generous dose of commitment and creativity – and you get the
special holiday feeling for which ‘The Stern’ is so well known. Since 2005, René Föger
and his team are at the helm of this traditional family hotel at Sonnenplateau Mieming.
Here the declared goal is to mitigate the impact of global environmental change
on future generations. Far from all hollow clichés with a green-tinged image boost,
the concept of climate protection, resource conservation and social progress is very
much alive.
Its deep-rooted sustainability efforts won the Familien-Landhotel Stern in 2012 the
prestigious Trigos accolade, a coveted distinction awarded by the Tyrolean
provincial government for outstanding corporate social responsibility. In order to
contribute sustainably to climate protection, the Stern team has developed a range of
strategies, in line with their slogan ’I take care of you, you take care of me’. This
environment-conscious approach is producing measurable results: Since the Stern,
Austria’s third carbon neutral hotel, began to implement its climate-friendly strategy
back in 2011, CO2 emissions are down by 30% - in just three years!
This implies that the Familien-Landhotel Stern offers its guests a largely climate
neutral holiday. CO2 emission that can’t be saved is compensated by supporting two
projects fostering the development of regional and global climate protection. These
carbon-offset programmes include sustainable forest management in southern
Vietnam and reforestation of the meadow orchards at Sonnenplateau Mieming,
benefitting the Stern’s immediate surroundings in Obsteig.
Staying at ‘the Stern’, you get ample opportunity to shed quite a few pounds of CO2
while relaxing in utter comfort. At meal times, you’ll sample the hotel’s down-to-earth,
authentic cuisine based on delicious old recipes and prepared with locally sourced,
natural ingredients. Never done any scrumping before? Then it’s high time to go
Innsbruck Tourismus
Silvana M. Giuliani
International Marketing & Press
Tel. +43 512 / 59 850 - 123
s.giuliani@innsbruck.info
Innsbruck Tourismus
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hunting for wild herbs, berries and fruit, all kitted up with a picnic hamper and a map
to ensure a fruitful ‘Pick & Berry’ adventure. Back at the hotel, the chefs will be
delighted to convert your delicious finds into creative, tasty treats. And, of course,
everybody is more than welcome to lend a helping hand with the above mentioned
reforestation project, working side-by-side with committed locals.
‘HAY.snoring’ does not only sound intriguing – it is also romantic and a fun summer
holiday experience for all the family: Snuggled up in a bed of hay, you spend the night
in the arms of mother nature, surrounded by larch tree meadows. Similarly ’earthy’
holiday adventures are also available during winter, such as exploring the pleasures
of snow mountaineering under the caring guidance of your host and certified local ski
guides.
The fact that hotel owner René Föger and his team don’t intend to rest on their laurels
is made quite clear by the most recent amenities and services on offer: Two brand
new larch wood suites provide natural living in spacious surroundings, enhanced by
the soothing scent of wood and fabulous views of the Mieming mountain range. All
bathrooms are stocked with organic and climate neutral Alpenlarch cosmetics, the
hotel’s exclusive, locally produced skincare line.
The hotel’s most remarkable recent innovation, however, is not only eco-friendly and
future-oriented, but also unprecedented in the Austrian hospitality industry: All guests
staying at the Familien-Landhotel Stern are welcome to recharge their electric cars
for free at an on-site express charging station which, equipped with a state-of-the
art direct-current charger, supports all plug types. Getting around on two wheels is
also made easy as e-bikes are available throughout the region at reduced rental
rates. The Stern is also planning to put these effort-saving means of transport at the
disposal of its guest.in the not-too-far future.
To top up personal energy levels, simply head to the roof terrace to fuel up at the
hotel’s newest ‘power place’. Here you are able to wind down and relax in a tranquil
and inspiring setting, enjoy a cool drink, lounge on a comfy sunbed and absorb the
fabulous views of verdant meadows and majestic mountains.
Innsbruck Tourismus
Silvana M. Giuliani
International Marketing & Press
Tel. +43 512 / 59 850 - 123
s.giuliani@innsbruck.info
Innsbruck Tourismus
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Information: Familien-Landhotel Stern, tel. +43 5264 8101, info@hotelstern.at,
www.hotelstern.at
Innsbruck Tourismus
Silvana M. Giuliani
International Marketing & Press
Tel. +43 512 / 59 850 - 123
s.giuliani@innsbruck.info