Conscious travelling instead of 08/15

The winter season is just around the corner. It's high time to relax and unwind, preferably with your family, partner or friends. But what does the perfect holiday look like in winter? It's quite obvious: the trend is increasingly moving away from run-of-the-mill holidays and towards conscious, sustainable travel. More and more people want to keep their ecological footprint as small as possible. In a study by the market research institute YouGov, 54 per cent of respondents stated that they wanted to spend their next holiday in nature.

If you also want to travel consciously, you should adhere to a few basic principles. Choose a destination near you that you can reach by bus or train in an environmentally friendly way. How long should your holiday be? It is clear that a longer holiday is more relaxing, especially if you spend it consciously.

Your accommodation should also have a focus on sustainability - at Hotel Der Löwe leben frei, this is a long-standing standard. We have taken far-reaching environmental protection measures, for example with our outdoor pool heated with geothermal energy, the purchase of green electricity from hydropower and our photovoltaic roof.

Your vacation is booked, and you know how you want to spend it? What should the conscious traveler keep in mind when packing? It's actually quite obvious: Don't buy something new for every trip – use what you already have, be it a duffel bag, a large backpack, or a good old suitcase. When it comes to packing, the motto "less is more" applies. Only take what you really need, and you'll be able to move more easily with your luggage. And if you don't have enough, you can use our free sports laundry service.

One thing you should definitely pack is your outdoor gear. The unique landscape of Pinzgau and the pure mountain air have inspired many a wellness fan to get active and explore nature. However, it's important that you leave nature as you found it. You are welcome to dispose of your waste at our hotel – you won't find any trash cans along the hiking trails.

Finally arrived, it's time to really enjoy yourself, even if that means something different for every "vacation type." This can include sporting activities, exploring the surrounding area, and interacting with people and traditions, as well as relaxing spa days. Here in Leogang, you'll find it all. Athletes can't stop exercising: skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, or tobogganing, and in summer, of course, biking, hiking, golf, and much more. Holidaymakers seeking relaxation are also well catered for; the spa areas at the Hotel Der Löwe lebe frei offer the perfect relaxation. Can't decide? Then just go with the flow and enjoy your vacation in all its facets, true to our motto #lebefrei.

At the end of a beautiful and conscious day of vacation, only the sixth step remains: to be inspired by the culinary highlights at the Hotel der Löwe. Because let us tell you one thing: eating local and regional food makes you happy. How do we know that? Because we make it ourselves. Our gourmet kitchen places particular emphasis on fresh, healthy, and homemade dishes. Lightness combined with creativity is our philosophy of enjoyment. We also pay attention to sustainability: no convenience products, but predominantly organic ingredients, regional suppliers... and many even grow in our own herb garden.

Conclusion: Conscious travel is not boring, quite the opposite. It promises the greatest relaxation effect and is the most sustainable form of vacation. This is good for you and also for future generations who want to experience Leogang in all its splendor.

"Everything is connected and has a purpose. Although this purpose often remains hidden, we know that we are close to our true mission on earth when our actions are permeated by the energy of enthusiasm."
Paulo Coelho