Sustainable initiatives in Montafon
Together for the future
From mindful mountain sports to promoting regional products – in Montafon, nature, tradition and modern sustainability go hand in hand.
Nature is at the heart of Montafon. Its impressive mountain landscape, cultivated cultural landscape and close connection to regional values make this region unique. Numerous initiatives are committed to preserving these treasures – whether through gentle tourism, sustainable agriculture or environmentally friendly infrastructure.
Whether hiking, dining or attending events, sustainability is not only practised here, but actively shaped. Discover how you can be part of this movement!
PIZ Montafon
Shaping the future - thinking sustainably
PIZ Montafon - the future laboratory of Montafon Tourismus GmbH - develops innovative solutions and projects for a sustainable tourism region.
Nature-friendly mountain sports
Out and about in the mountains with respect
Mountain sports and nature belong together - but this balance can only be maintained with respect for sensitive habitats. The Nature-friendly Mountain Sports Initiative raises awareness for mindful behavior in the mountains, imparts knowledge and focuses on sustainable alternatives.
Team Montafon
Team Montafon is a network for tourism employees that offers you numerous benefits! It brings together committed companies from the region that have "Top Tourismus Jobs Vorarlberg" certification in order to jointly improve working conditions, create further training opportunities and strengthen cooperation.
"Ghörig Feschta" initiative
Celebrating with responsibility
Festivals are part of Montafon culture - and can also be sustainable. The Ghörig Feschta initiative focuses on regional products, environmentally friendly travel and consistent waste avoidance, so that tradition and sustainability go hand in hand.
bewusstmontafon
Enjoy and strengthen regionality
Regional products are the key to a sustainable economy. bewusstmontafon connects producers, restaurateurs and guests to promote the appreciation and use of local products - for a strong, sustainable region.
Responsible hosts
Sustainable accommodation - conscious enjoyment
More and more accommodation providers in the Montafon are focusing on sustainability - with regional food, energy-efficient buildings and plastic-free concepts. Some of them have been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel for accommodation providers and offer you the opportunity to enjoy a resource-conserving vacation - without sacrificing comfort.
Responsible mountain railroads
A sustainable way to the mountains
The Montafon mountain railroads rely on resource-conserving concepts - from renewable energy and sustainable construction methods to the intelligent management of visitor flows. In this way, they protect our habitat, while unforgettable mountain experiences remain possible.
Montafon Cultural Landscape Fund
Preserve tradition - protect nature
The Montafon is characterized by centuries of farming. The Cultural Landscape Fund supports projects that preserve and maintain shingle roofs, dry stone walls, alpine meadows and other traditional landscape elements. This keeps the cultural landscape alive.
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