Sustainability at BLEIB BERG
At the BLEIB BERG F.X. Mayr Retreat, sustainability is not a slogan — it is a lived commitment.
As an ISO-certified retreat (ISO 9001 & 14001), our aim is to contribute meaningfully to a clean, healthy and future-focused environment. And we warmly invite you, dear guests, to join us in this intention.
Thank you for helping us make BLEIB BERG — and our environment — a little healthier.
Unnecessary artificial lighting consumes energy and contributes to light pollution.
Please switch off the lights — or remove your room card — when leaving your room.
Thank you for helping us conserve resources.
Proper ventilation saves energy and supports a healthy indoor climate.
If the heating is on, please avoid leaving windows or doors open.
How to ventilate effectively: open the window or balcony door fully for three to five minutes, then close it again. This keeps the warmth inside – and the air fresh.
Even though water in Carinthia, Austria, is still available in abundance, mindful use protects our rivers, lakes and groundwater.
Please turn off the tap when you do not need running water.
If you notice any leaking taps, flush systems or shower fittings, feel free to inform reception.
Did you know that our tap water is of the highest drinking quality?
Eighty percent of our drinking water comes from the karst massif of the Dobratsch. More than 400 litres per second reach the surface through natural springs. The quality of the drinking water is monitored through regular and strict testing.
Enjoy it in its purest form.
Avoiding waste comes first, recycling comes second, disposal comes last.
Please separate your waste whenever possible: paper, glass and organic waste can be disposed of at our recycling station.
Please do not flush hygiene products or any waste down the toilet.
Hazardous waste (such as batteries or medication) can be handed in at reception.
We change bed linen once per week as standard — and of course upon request or whenever needed.
Towels are replaced when you place them on the bathroom floor.
Every avoided change saves energy, water and detergent — thank you for your support.
If you would like fresh care products in your room, please let our reception team know.
Our kitchen and service teams place great value on seasonality, quality and conscious enjoyment.
If you are unsure about portion size, our service team will gladly help you choose the amount that feels right for you.
Together, we can avoid food waste — and you can savour each meal with intention.
By the way: around 80% of our ingredients come from organic sources and, for the most part, from regional partners.
This means you enjoy the highest quality — while supporting the region at the same time.
Health is our highest priority at BLEIB BERG. For this reason, the entire retreat is non-smoking.
A designated smoking pavilion is available for guests who smoke, located next to the main entrance.
Have you ever considered quitting smoking?
Every cigarette not smoked is an investment in your well-being.
If you wish to use your stay as an opportunity to take this step, we are here to support you — with acupuncture or an individual cessation session with our health psychologist.
Here in the high valley of Bad Bleiberg, we are deeply rooted in nature.
We value and protect the diversity of our local wildlife and plant life.
Breathe the healing climate, listen to the quiet, take in the beauty — and please leave everything just as it is.
What remains is nature.
We embrace diversity and mutual respect.
At BLEIB BERG, all people are treated equally — regardless of origin, gender, belief or age.
Because human well-being is at the centre of everything we do.
High standards, quality and ongoing improvement are part of our philosophy.
Your ideas and suggestions help us grow — please feel free to share them directly with our team or through the guest questionnaire.
