Committed. Regional. Responsible.

Our sustainability vision for Bachmair and Hohenwart

Our efforts towards sustainability at our apartment hotel in Italy come from the heart. It is an unobtrusive and consistent way of taking responsibility - for our house, our region, our guests, and the people who work here. As a family business rooted in Schenna for over 60 years, we do not think from season to season, but from generation to generation. What we do should last - today and tomorrow.

 

Since 2023, we have been certified with the South Tyrol Sustainability Label Level 1, and since 2025 with the highest tier, Level 3. This award distinguishes businesses that are committed to sustainable development according to the guidelines of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). By the way: Schenna and Meran as destinations also carry the South Tyrol Sustainability label.

We work with people, for people.

Franz Mair, host

What we specifically do

Our measures for more sustainability in Hohenwart and Bachmair

Stay longer - travel more consciously

We are convinced: For a good vacation, you need time - to arrive, relax, take a breath. This is not only good for you, but also for the environment, because a large part of our CO₂ balance is created by the arrival and departure of our guests. Those who stay longer, travel less, and therefore leave a smaller footprint. That's why we reward longer stays: From 14 nights, there is a 10% discount on the accommodation price!

Stay longer - travel more consciously

We believe: a good vacation requires time - to arrive, relax, breathe deeply. This not only benefits you, but also the environment, because a large part of our CO₂ balance is generated by the arrival and departure of our guests. Those who stay longer, travel less and therefore leave a smaller footprint. That's why we reward longer stays: from 14 nights there is a 10% discount on the stay price!

Careful management of resources
  • Heat and electricity from three gas turbine plants, electricity from an owned photovoltaic plant (if necessary, additional green energy from South Tyrol)
  • Reduction of electricity, heat and cooling consumption through continuous and intelligent monitoring of all building systems
  • Water reducers in the building, irrigation of green areas with rainwater (intelligent control), balcony flowers with drip irrigation, use of biological pesticides and fertilizers
  • Drinking water from the tap (also for dinner), refillable bottles of water in our shop
  • Regional partners for construction and furnishing, high-quality and durable equipment (solid wood furniture, fabrics)
  • Detergents certified with the EU-Ecolabel from concentrates
  • Cleaning with water and dry steam for chemical-free cleaning
  • Salt blend in the pools to reduce the amount of chlorine
  • Laundry done in-house
  • Complete renunciation of single-use plastic in the hotel
  • Recycled toilet paper and paper tissues, no disposable slippers in the apartments
  • Natural cosmetics in the wellness center
  • Rental of hiking and leisure equipment, as well as mobility aids (walking sticks, backpacks, strollers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Regione & Taste - Hohenwart Restaurant
  • From our production, we have: lamb salami, bacon, beer, herbs, apple juice, currants, raspberries and elderberries, apple and persimmon chips, grape juice, chutney, compotes, jams (30-40%)
  • We obtain from our regional partners: blueberries, apples, plums, persimmons, grapes, cherries, apple vinegar, honey, fruit jams, chocolate cream, dairy products, coffee, whole animals from Schenner farmers and hunters, breakfast eggs from Innerluferhof, bread from Mein Beck
  • 80% of wines from South Tyrolean producers
  • Vegetarian menu alternatives (vegan and allergy-friendly diet available upon request)
  • We strive to reduce food waste and donate the remains of our dessert buffet
Responsibility for people
  • Average employee tenure of 8 years, a 50% gender quota, including at the management level
  • 5 apprentices and 4 trainees per year (in service, kitchen, and reception)
  • Regular working hours and flexible models for families
  • Customized training for the staff
  • 40 free accommodations for employees and 3 free meals a day for our team
  • Additional benefits such as free use of our fitness center, participation in internal sports courses, electric bike rental, 50% discount for a stay of 2 people in Belvita Leading Wellnesshotels, 30% discount on last-minute SPA treatments, 20% discount on our cosmetic products, 10% discount on everything from our wine shop, discounts with recreational activity providers, in shops, restaurants, and huts in Scena
  • Additional pension fund and health fund
Mobility with long-term vision
  • Assistance in planning an eco-friendly trip
  • Direct bus connection on Wednesdays and Saturdays from the Munich Bus Station (ZOB) to the Hohenwart Hotel
  • South Tyrol is easily accessible by trains from the German Federal Railways, Austrian Federal Railways and Swiss Federal Railways. We would be happy to pick you up at the Merano station with the Hohenwart electric car or organize a transfer from the Bolzano station.
  • 5 electric charging stations at the Hohenwart Hotel and 2 electric cars for hire (Audi E-Tron for €100/day). In the center of Scena there is also an electric CarSharing car, which can be booked via app.
  • South Tyrol GuestPass for free use of all public transport in South Tyrol
  • Free shuttles for excursions several times a week
  • Own e-bike rental with 7 bicycles in 4 different sizes
  • Mountain bike rental and bicycle storage for guests at the Hohenwart Hotel
Mindful use of resources
  • Heat and electricity from three combined heat and power plants, electricity from own photovoltaic system (additional green power from South Tyrol if needed)
  • Reduced electricity, heat and cooling consumption through constant, smart monitoring of all systems in the house
  • Water reducers in the building, irrigation of green spaces with rainwater (smart control), balcony flowers with drip irrigation, use of organic plant protection products and fertilizers
  • Tap water for drinking (also available at dinner), reusable water bottles in our shop
  • Local construction and furnishing partners, high-quality and durable equipment (solid wood furniture, textiles)
  • Cleaning products certified with the EU Ecolabel from concentrate
  • Water and dry steam cleaning for cleanliness without chemicals
  • Addition of salt in the pools to reduce the amount of chlorine
  • Own laundry
  • Complete abandonment of disposable plastic in the hotel
  • Toilet paper and facial tissues made from recycled material, no disposable bath shoes in the apartments
  • Natural cosmetics in the spa
  • Rental of hiking and leisure equipment as well as mobility aids (poles, backpacks, prams, wheelchairs, etc.)
Region & Taste - Hohenwart Restaurant
  • From our own production, we have: lamb sausages, bacon, beer, herbs, apple, currant, raspberry and elderflower juice, apple and persimmon chips, grape juice, chutneys, compotes, jams (30-40%)
  • We source from regional partners: blueberries, apples, plums, persimmons, grapes, cherries, apple vinegar, honey, fruit spreads, chocolate cream, dairy products, coffee, whole animals from Schenner farmers and hunters, breakfast eggs from Innerluferhof, bread from Mein Beck
  • 80% of wines from South Tyrolean producers
  • Vegetarian menu alternatives (vegan and allergen-free meals upon request)
  • We strive to reduce food waste and donate the remnants of our dessert buffet
Responsibility for people
  • Average service age of employees is 8 years, with 50% of women's quota also among the executive staff
  • 5 apprentices and 4 interns per year (in the service, kitchen and reception department)
  • Regulated working hours and flexible models for families
  • Customized training for staff
  • 40 free employee accommodations and 3 free meals a day for our team
  • Other benefits such as free use of our gym, participation in in-house sports courses and E-bike rental, 50% discount on accommodation for 2 people in the Belvita Leading Wellness hotels, 30% discount on short-term SPA treatments, 20% discount on our cosmetics, 10% discount on everything from our own wine cellar, discounts at leisure providers, in shops, restaurants and huts in Schenna
  • Additional pension fund and health fund
Mobility with Foresight
  • Support in planning an eco-friendly journey
  • Direct coach connection from Munich Central Bus Station (ZOB) to Hotel Hohenwart on Wednesdays and Saturdays
  • South Tyrol is easily accessible by trains from Deutsche Bahn, the Austrian Federal Railways, and the Swiss Federal Railways. We are happy to pick you up from Merano Station in our Hohenwart-E-Car, or organise a transfer from Bolzano Station.
  • 5 E-charging stations at Hotel Hohenwart and 2 E-cars for rent (Audi E-Tron for €100/day). Also located in the centre of Schenna is a CarSharing E-car, which can be booked via an app.
  • South Tyrol GuestPass for free use of all public transport in South Tyrol
  • Free hiking shuttles several times a week
  • In-house E-bike rental with 7 bikes in 4 different sizes
  • Mountain bike rental and guest bicycle storage at Hotel Hohenwart
Living

Living

Six apartments, one home
Included services

Inclusive services

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