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BIO HOTEL in KÄRTNEN

Pirker’s family hotel in the Hohe Tauern National Park

We are pioneers!

At our organic hotel in Carinthia, Pirker’s, we are convinced that sustainable business practices, ecological management and support for organic farming make an active contribution to rethinking society.
We want to raise awareness of our natural environment and its valuable resources – and we live these values every day.

For us, organic means more than just healthy food.
It is a holistic decision for sustainable alternatives in all areas of our hotel.
Our climate-neutral organic hotel uses green electricity, focuses on saving energy, uses environmentally friendly detergents and cleaning agents, environmentally friendly paper and natural building materials – out of genuine conviction.

The Austrian Ecolabel – living sustainability in Carinthia

As a certified organic hotel with the Austrian Ecolabel, we set a strong example for environmental protection, social responsibility and regional added value – directly in Carinthia.

What does this mean in concrete terms for your stay with us?

  • Resource-conserving operation: energy efficiency, water conservation & waste avoidance

  • Regional, seasonal and organic cuisine

  • Environmentally friendly cleaning agents and sustainable processes

  • Fair working conditions & continuous training of our team

By choosing our organic hotel in Carinthia, you are consciously opting for a vacation that combines environmental awareness and comfort.

Together for a future worth living – great to have you with us!

Biohotel Pirker's hosts
Climate-positive hotel

Bio HOTEL out of conviction

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Organic food quality
  • Organic drinks
  • Organic or natural cosmetics
  • Biological cleaning agents and detergents
  • Green electricity
  • Recycled or FSC/PEFC paper
  • CO2 balancing every 2 years
  • Climate-neutral hotel
  • Charging stations for e-cars

BIO HOTEL FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT AND FUTURE –OUR VALUES:

  • Healthy and natural nutrition
  • Mindful interaction with fellow human beings
  • Responsible use of resources
Family time at Pirker's family hotel

“We humans can never be healthier than the crops and animals from which we obtain our food – and if we really want to heal, we have to start there.” –
Dr. Hans-Peter Rusch, physician & microbiologist (1906 – 1977)

The history of the Pirker’s

HOW IT ALL BEGAN – FROM GRANDFATHER’S HUT (1934 – 1981)

In 1934, grandfather Andreas Pirker acquired the “Kerschhackl Hube” in the course of an auction. Until 1965, the “Hube” was a dairy hut where cattle grazed in summer and the dairymaid produced milk and butter. In 1965, Andreas Pirker’s son, Franz Pirker, opened a snack bar, which was repeatedly expanded and modernized in the years that followed. In 1973, the snack station burned to the ground. By the following year, there was no longer any sign of the rubble and ashes, as an inn was built and the next generation took over the business: Franz Pirker and his wife Renate Pirker. It was worked with zeal and further expanded.

… ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S HOTEL (1981 – 2013)

In 1981, Franz and Renate Pirker decided to turn the inn into a “Babyalpengasthof”. They followed the idea of Siggi Neuschitzer, the baby pioneer from the Lieser-Malta valley, to offer holidays with children in the valley of the falling waters. A playroom and a small stable with animals to pet were built to meet the requirements of the time. In 1991, the time was ripe for an indoor swimming pool: an indoor pool with paddling pool and sauna was built under the most difficult conditions. A connecting corridor from the indoor pool to the inn and a room extension followed in 1996. To date, 20 units in the 3-star category are available for rent. In 2001, the family built a biological sewage treatment plant and in 2002 a wood chip plant was added. In combination with its own source with pure mountain water, the Pirker family is almost self-sufficient. In 2004, Franz and Renate took another big step and built a modern children’s club: Softplay facility, toddler care area, a large, bright play area with plenty of space to be creative, play games and have fun. In 2008, the 4th generation took over the business with son Markus and his wife Kerstin. Together with their two daughters Jennifer and Jacqueline, they work hand in hand.

… TO THE SUSTAINABLE PATH AS A CERTIFIED ORGANIC HOTEL (SINCE 2013)

Since May 1, 2013, the hotel has been an organic hotel and a member of BIO HOTELS, the most sustainable hotel association. The love for the natural, simple way of life and healthy food would like to pass on the Pirker family to their guests. Regular checks by Austria Bio-Garantie ensure that our guests can rely on being supplied with 100% organic food and drinks. The hotel was awarded the Carinthian quality seal in March 2013 – it guarantees guests a high quality of service. The Pirker family brings the vacation feeling of “Lust am Leben” to life in Carinthia for active people, nature lovers and guests of all ages.