Sustainability in the Ferchergasse apartments

Sustainability isn’t an add-on for us — it’s a fixed part of how we run our business every day. We want to offer you a comfortable stay while handling resources, the environment and our surroundings responsibly. For us, the two simply belong together.

We’ve now received four awards for this. Since the end of September 2021, we’ve been certified with the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel. In addition, we’ve been recognized as an ÖkoBusiness-Wien business. And now, as of 2026, we’ve also earned Green Key certification—the international standard for sustainable tourism—which we earned following a rigorous external audit.

Four certifications look good on paper, sure. But for us, they’re really proof of something simpler: that sustainability here isn’t just a promise — it’s something we actually live, day to day.

Awarded and tested

With the Austrian Ecolabel, the EU Ecolabel and the Green Key, we are committed to complying with many strict criteria and to being regularly audited by independent bodies. For us, sustainability therefore means not only good intentions, but also concrete measures in everyday life – for the environment, for our guests and for all the people who work in our business.

Our contribution

We fulfill our environmental and social responsibilities by, among other things, giving preference to regional and environmentally friendly products, using energy and water responsibly, and minimizing or properly sorting waste. Many of these measures are firmly embedded in our operational processes and are continuously reviewed and refined.

Specifically, we are implementing the following measures, among others:

• Use of sustainable and environmentally friendly cleaning products
• Use of office supplies and consumables certified with an eco-label
• Purchase of Certified Electricity
• Smart heating programs that take into account the actual occupancy of the apartments
• Window sensors that automatically turn off the heating or air conditioning as soon as a window is opened
• Conscious and efficient use of energy and water
• Consistent sorting of generated waste and proper disposal
• Two electric vehicle charging stations for our guests
• Promoting travel to the destination and mobility via public transportation and bicycles
• Lockable bike parking area and charging station for e-bikes
• Prioritizing the purchase of regional products and collaborating with regional businesses wherever it is appropriate and possible

Your contribution as a guest

Sustainability works best when we work together. That’s why we’d appreciate it if you could support us with a few simple steps during your stay.

• It’s better to air out the room briefly and thoroughly than to leave the windows ajar for a long time.
• Enjoy Vienna’s tap water and, if possible, use your own water bottle.
• If possible, avoid single-use packaging and eat out more often instead of ordering takeout frequently.
• When shopping, choose larger package sizes or unpackaged products to reduce packaging waste.
• Properly sort waste into the designated containers.
• Shop for groceries thoughtfully and, whenever possible, buy only what you’ll actually need during your stay.
• Turn off the lights and electrical appliances when you leave the apartment.
• Feel free to reuse towels and only ask for new ones when you really need them.
• When traveling in Vienna, use public transportation whenever possible, or get around on foot or by bike.
• Use reusable items instead of disposable ones, for example, for beverages, coffee, or takeout.

This way, we can work together to use energy, water, and resources more thoughtfully in our daily lives and avoid unnecessary waste.

Thinking ahead together

Sustainability is an ongoing process for us. We are therefore always happy to receive ideas, feedback and suggestions on how we can make our business and our guests’ stay even more sustainable.

More details on our sustainability concept

If you would like to find out more about our measures and our approach, you are also welcome to take a look at our sustainability concept.

Thank you for your support

Every contribution counts – both in our operations and in the everyday lives of our guests. Thank you for supporting our commitment to a resource-conserving and responsible stay.