Initiatives of the Destination

In Saalbach Hinterglemm, we are implementing concrete measures, step by step, in the areas of mobility, energy, resources and social cohesion. On this page, we outline which projects have already been completed, what we are currently working on, and where challenges remain. Our aim is to shape the development of this living and holiday destination for guests and locals in a responsible manner over the long term.

Mobility

Mobility in the resort and arrival by public transport

We attempt to draw our guests' attention to the fact that travelling to Saalbach Hinterglemm by public transport is stress-free and inexpensive.

From May 2025, the new Salzburg Verkehr Guest Mobility Ticket will be available to all overnight guests in the wallet of the Home of Lässig app. This allows free use of all public transport in the entire province of Salzburg - including regional buses, ÖBB trains and the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn.

E-charging stations

The charging infrastructure in Saalbach Hinterglemm is constantly being expanded. In Saalbach, public charging is available along the Glemmtaler Landesstraße opposite the Unterdorf junction, in the Parkhaus Zentrum car park and in the Kohlmaisgondel valley station car park, in Hinterglemm at the Spar car park and at the Wiesermühle power station. Charging facilities are also available on site at a large number of accommodations.

Energy

Photovoltaic plant on the roof of the Tourism Service Centre

On the roof of the Tourism Service Centre in Saalbach Hinterglemm, a photovoltaic system generates electricity from solar energy, thereby covering part of the tourism association’s electricity requirements. Over the whole of 2025, around 26 per cent of electricity consumption came from the centre’s own PV system – despite the winter months seeing little sunshine or virtually no energy yield on the roof. In sunny months, this proportion rises significantly, reaching around 50 per cent (June, July, August). In 2025, the system produced a total of 60.9 MWh of electricity. Surplus electricity is fed into the Energiegemeinschaft (EEG) Saalbach Hinterglemm, where it can be used by other members of the community.

EEG Saalbach Hinterglemm

In collaboration with the municipality, the tourism board and the water cooperative, electricity is generated within an energy community using photovoltaic systems on buildings and a hydroelectric power station. The exchange of energy between members allows fluctuations in generation and consumption to be better balanced. Work is ongoing to improve the differentiation between generation and consumption peaks, taking into account the potential addition of further members. The energy community is now also open to private individuals and SMEs. Anyone interested is free to join, provided they meet the relevant eligibility criteria.

Photovoltaic Plant Tourist Service Center

Awareness & internal processes

Staff clothing and merchandise: materials and standards

The tourism board also ensures that specific material and production standards are met for its staff clothing and merchandise. A large proportion of the Saalbach collection is supplied by Maloja. According to the manufacturer, criteria relating to resource use, water protection, emissions and working conditions, amongst others, are taken into account. 75 per cent of the functional materials used are bluesign-certified.

Products from Maloja are also featured in the merchandise products. The range is complemented by reusable items such as cloth bags, lunch boxes and water bottles

Business check Sustainability

In 2022, the tourism association offered sustainability business checks for the first time, supported by ‘nachhaltigmehrWert’, KEM Nachhaltiges Saalachtal and Umweltservice Salzburg. The aim was to optimise operational efficiency and make it easier for businesses to achieve eco-label certification. Due to delays caused by a sports injury suffered by the consultant and shifts in priorities caused by the pandemic, the project could not be continued until 2024. A possible new edition of the initiative will be evaluated once the checks have been completed.
In summer 2024, KEM Saalachtal and Umweltservice Salzburg also organised a similar promotion campaign with a focus on energy efficiency, to which all member companies were also invited.

Home of Lässig Team Card

The Home of Lässig Team Card offers employees in Saalbach Hinterglemm a host of benefits and helps to strengthen the sense of community. The card allows holders to access a range of leisure activities in the region for free or at a reduced rate, including rides on selected mountain railways, entry to swimming pools and mini-golf courses, as well as other sporting activities. Cardholders also benefit from discounts at local shops, restaurants and various service providers. These benefits not only foster a sense of belonging to the region but also strengthen social cohesion within the community. Joint outings and activities enable staff to experience the region from the guests’ perspective, which enhances the sense of community and mutual appreciation. The Team Card is a key component of our initiatives for staff and for fostering social cohesion in the region.

Measures for events

When it comes to events, Saalbach Hinterglemm relies, amongst other things, on regional suppliers, waste separation and event venues within walking distance.

Winter events such as World Cup ski races and the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships Saalbach 2025 present a major challenge for Saalbach Hinterglemm. Particular attention must be paid here to energy supply – with peak electricity demand during the competitions – and the management of visitor travel, which is expected to be mainly by car in 2025 as well. In order to organise a sustainable World Championships as effectively as possible, the town has relied on international certifications and guidelines. For example, the World Ski Championships were organised and planned in accordance with the ISO 20121 standard (sustainable events). In addition, the “Guide to Green Events” published by the umbrella organisation FIS was used, as were the Green Event Guidelines and directives from the state and federal governments, which were directly linked to subsidies.

Reduced and certified printing

To conserve resources, the Tourism Board and the mountain railways have reduced printed materials to the bare essentials. Interactive piste maps, walking and cycling maps, and the accommodation directory are available digitally via the website and app, thereby reducing the need for printed copies. But to be honest: we can’t (yet) do without printed maps and brochures entirely. That’s why we ensure that printing is carried out on eco-certified paper using sustainable printing processes.