Plateau Pioneer

Hotel Daschil’s Bergland

Markus Daschil and Family

4-star all-inclusive hotel
54 rooms / 90 beds
CO2 footprint 2022: 17.2 kg per overnight stay

Sustainability must not become an empty word or something that can be bought. True sustainability happens everywhere—in operations, in the products we use, and in our everyday actions. But most importantly, it must become part of our mindset.

Markus Daschil

An interview with the Hotel Bergland: The plateau pioneers of the Region Seefeld | Sustainable holidays

Discover how Hotel Daschil’s Bergland brings the concept of sustainable business to life with genuine values.

Strengths

Successful combination of sustainability and all-inclusive hospitality
Top Quality All-Inclusive – Table service instead of buffets
Focus on waste reduction in the kitchen -> Member of "United Against Waste"
Emphasis on modern interpretations of traditional dishes using old recipes and regional ingredients – herbs from the hotel’s own garden
Early adoption of sustainability through water revitalization based on Johann Grander
Continuous change in small steps -> Motto: Keep it simple
Chemical-free garden management
Employee training on sustainability

Sustainable Development Steps

Since 1993: Water revitalization based on Johann Grander – leading to a significant reduction in chemical substances in the wellness area, laundry, and hotel cleaning
Since 2018: Chemical-free garden management
Since 2018: All necessary modernization steps in the hotel are carried out with a focus on genuine sustainability
Since 2018: Member of "United Against Waste"
Since 2018: Waste reduction through targeted purchasing, menu planning, table service, and portion adjustments (token system)
Since 2018: Employee training on sustainability
Since 2021: Transition of the kitchen to modern interpretations of traditional dishes using regional ingredients
2022: Switch to district heating and photovoltaic energy, including a reorganization of the distribution system to reduce energy consumption

Goals

Many more small steps towards sustainability
Improve procurement -> focus on waste reduction, reusable packaging, and refills
Communicate implemented development steps and sustainability projects -> via the website and with employees
Support local and regional producers -> milk, cheese, meat, honey, apple juice, butter, and potatoes from the plateau
Strengthen the sense of community (WIR-Gefühl) among the Plateau Pioneers and other plateau businesses -> mutual support and sharing of ideas beyond competition

Truly Sustainable in Seefeld