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Sustainable accommodation

An overnight stay at the Swiss Youth Hostels is on average ten times more environmentally friendly than a night in a five-star hotel. We are constantly reducing our environmental footprint in all areas while ensuring our guests consistently receive impeccable service. 60% of our guests also voluntarily contribute CHF 0.30 per person/overnight stay to climate protection as part of the Cause We Care initiative.

Climafriendy heating with wood

Heating with wood and climate-friendly? Yes it is possible, but how? We asked Hans-Urs Häfeli (Swiss Foundation for Social Tourism SFST) what Swiss Youth Hostels are doing for the climate – and why wood pellets are a climate-friendly heating option.

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SUSTAINABILITY IS LIVED HERE!

Sustainability is our passion. We love to implement projects that promote sustainable tourism. We are happy to entertain you with tips and stories about sustainability in tourism. Learn more about how we live sustainability and how you can contribute.