Nature is the great rest to our mobility. That is why man will love her more and more as he becomes more refined and agile.
Environmental Protection and Sustainability
To protect our environment...Environmental Protection and Sustainability
To protect our environment...
The flora and fauna of the Nockberge region is diverse, impressive and our elixir of life. From this environment we draw strength and energy. The beauty of our mountains, forests, rivers and lakes thus lays important foundations for our tourism economy.
In order to reduce our impact on this special environment, we are making a holistic effort to lead the Hotel Almrausch into an environmentally friendly future. We have already taken the following measures:
In-house photovoltaic system
As a hotel business, we require a lot of energy.
That's why it's a big challenge for us to manage this high energy demand in the most climate-neutral way possible.
It is particularly important to us to avoid fossil fuels and exhaust-rich energy supplies. Therefore, we are particularly proud that we have our own photovoltaic system with a peak output of 21 kWp on the hotel roof since 23.5.2018 and can thus meet part of this high electricity demand, with the help of the Carinthian sun itself.
Current: 05.08.2025
Saved CO2 emissions: 38.422 kg
Equivalent to trees planted: 1.147
NEW: Electric Car Charging Station
To make your stay with us even more comfortable, we now have 3 electric charging stations, each with a capacity of 11 kW. To ensure you’re ready to hit the road for your trip to the mountains first thing in the morning, we’ve tailored the charging process to fit your stay perfectly:
Convenient overnight charging: Charging is reserved exclusively for our hotel guests and takes place overnight by default. (Charging during the day is available only upon request!)
The electricity rate is €0.60 per kWh. The charged units will be conveniently and clearly added to your hotel bill.
Cancel daily room cleaning
Would you like to support us in protecting the environment and do not require daily room cleaning? Then come to reception the day before and cancel your room cleaning for the following day. This will help us to save water, cleaning agents and electricity.
Regional producers
from Bad Kleinkirchheim and Carinthia
Spend your holiday at the Genusshotel Almrausch and enjoy regional and seasonal cuisine in Bad Kleinkirchheim! Numerous products come directly from the Bad Kleinkirchheim region and from other producers in Carinthia. Here you will find a selection of our producers.
What can you do as a guest?
- Enjoy your meal without wasting food (minimize food waste)
- Be mindful of your portions at the breakfast buffet: It’s better to go back for seconds and take smaller portions than to leave leftovers on your plate. The regional delicacies at Almrausch are far too good to throw away!
Energy Saving
In many areas in the hotel, we use motion sensors to reduce our electricity usage. As an Almrausch guest, you can also help us save electricity by switching off the lights when you leave your room. Furthermore, we are constantly upgrading our lighting to LED.
What can you do as a guest?
- Open windows fully for a few minutes instead of leaving them tilted open: When ventilating the room, open the windows all the way for a few minutes instead of leaving them tilted open. This keeps the room’s core heat inside and prevents heating energy from being lost.
- Adjust the heating: Turn the heating down slightly when leaving the room or when the window is open.
- Turn off lights and appliances: When leaving the room, make sure all lights and the TV are turned off.
Biowärme Bad Kleinkirchheim
For our heating and hot water, we draw energy from the nearest district heating (850 m from the hotel). The fuel supply comes exclusively from Carinthian forests, predominantly from Bad Kleinkirchheim and the upper Gurktal.
Saving water
To be as careful as possible with the raw material water, we also ask you as our guests for support. In the bathrooms you will find signs informing you that your towels will only be changed when needed (towels on the floor: please wash; towels on the hook: will be reused).
What can you do as a guest?
- Turn on the water—but use it wisely
Save water while brushing your teeth and soaping up: Simply turn off the faucet briefly while brushing your teeth or soaping up in the shower. - Sustainability in the hotel room
Reuse towels consciously: Follow the classic rule: “A towel on the floor means please change it; on the hook means I’ll use it again.” This saves enormous amounts of water, energy, and detergent. - Reduce bed linen changes: For longer stays, it’s often sufficient not to have the bed linen changed daily. A quick note to housekeeping is all it takes.
Digital Guest Folder "Guest Friend"
To significantly reduce our need for paper, we offer our guests a free APP Gastfreund, as a digital guest folder. Thus, you receive with your smartphone, tablet or PC a lot of information for your stay at the Hotel Almrausch, the holiday region Bad Kleinkirchheim/Nockberge and much more.
Digital invoice & registration form
Our guests can fill out their registration form in advance and sign it at reception using a tablet. No proforma invoice or invoice will be printed. The guest can check the bill on a tablet at reception. The invoice will be sent by email. In this way, we can save even more paper and protect our environment.
Regional Mobility
The idyllic region of Bad Kleinkirchheim, nestled among the rolling hills of the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains, attracts nature lovers and those seeking relaxation all year round. To preserve this unique natural and cultural landscape for future generations, the region is increasingly focusing on environmentally friendly mobility solutions. The goal is clear: to minimize tourism’s carbon footprint and enable both guests and locals to get around stress-free without their own cars. (e.g., Nockmobil, station shuttle, public buses)
What can you do as a guest?
- Travel by public transportation and take the station shuttle from the train station to your hotel and back!
- Green Mobility on Site
Leave your car behind: Bad Kleinkirchheim offers mountain railways and the “Nockmobil” (a flexible on-demand bus system). Take advantage of these options for excursions in the region.
