ECO certifications for us as the first Austrian hotel group!

On January 16, 2023, we were personally awarded the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel by Climate Protection Minister Leonore Gewessler at a ceremony held by the Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK).

We had to meet strict criteria in advance and successfully pass numerous inspections at our Austrian hotels. Our founder and Managing Director Harald “Harry” Ultsch accepted the certificates on behalf of the entire harry’s home family. As he aptly put it: “The careful use of the necessary resources is a challenge that we face with conviction. As a fifth-generation family business, we think long-term and have set ourselves the goal of working with our employees to question and optimize every offer and every service with a view to conserving resources. It is not one big step that will lead us to our goal, but many small improvements in our daily work.”

The Austrian Ecolabel stands for a clear ecological orientation, supplemented by the EU Ecolabel at European level.

Our Sustainability Plan
For us, these two ECO certifications are a special recognition of our long-standing commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Key criteria in this regard include the use of regional and environmentally friendly products, the reduction of our CO₂ emissions, and helping our guests plan sustainable vacations.

Local & Homemade
Whenever possible, we rely on regional suppliers and partners. Whether it’s homemade apple cake, homemade spreads, or honey from our own bee sponsorship—short transportation distances and fresh products are a given for us.

Conscious Approach to Food
Food doesn’t belong in the trash. That’s why we’ve been partnering with the “Too Good To Go” app for over a year to work together to save surplus products from the trash.

Eco-Friendly Travel
We help our guests travel in a climate-friendly way: Smatrics charging stations allow guests to charge their electric cars right here at the hotel, and thanks to excellent public transportation connections, guests arriving by train or bus can travel comfortably and sustainably.