The first Explorer Hotels Eco Lounge took place at the Explorer Hotel Farchant.

The first Explorer Hotels Eco Lounge recently took place at the Explorer Hotel Garmisch in Farchant. The group's sustainability festival brought together people of all ages, companies, and initiatives to not only discuss sustainable development but also to experience it firsthand in everyday life. The program included workshops, hands-on activities, and presentations – and the attendees were thrilled. The date for next year's event has already been set.

An upcycling workshop, a future quiz, and measuring one's own carbon footprint were just some of the activities visitors experienced at the first Eco Lounge hosted by Explorer Hotels on Friday, April 17, 2026. Many gathered at the hotel in Garmisch to discuss sustainability. One of the highlights was a conversation with the professional cyclists from the mountain bike racing team, who are committed to promoting cycling globally and supporting the construction of new bike paths. Additionally, Niels Rieker, also from the mountain bike racing team, showed the kids tips and tricks for navigating a mountain bike trail during a workshop.

And the hotel itself was unrecognizable: from the bar to the reception, the stands of the various partners lined the floor. Bioteaque, Sport Conrad, Vildvuchs, Zugspitz Region, Wieninger Beer, Stoked&Woke Clothing, Unser Land, Mountainbike Racingteam, Omas for Future, Zukunftswerk, Verival, Health for Future, and the Farchant village shop were all present, demonstrating to guests and visitors how sustainability can easily be integrated into everyday life. Visitors learned about regional foods, sustainable clothing, and eco-friendly recipes, among other things. At the Health for Future stand, it was also possible to calculate one's own carbon footprint. The Farchant village shop provided guests and visitors with regional food.

The festival was complemented by a diverse program of lectures and workshops. Here, visitors of all ages gained insights into the inner workings of Explorer Hotels and sustainable tourism in the Zugspitz region, as well as a perspective from the "Grandmas for Future" on how to create a livable and healthy future. They also had the opportunity to talk with reigning World Cup overall winner Marion Fromberger and Simon Gegenheimer (2021 World Champion) from the Mountain Bike Racing Team.

Those seeking practical tips found what they were looking for at events like the herb walk with Vildvuchs and the workshop led by a ranger. "Here, visitors not only received tips but could also immediately put them into practice," emphasized Katja Leveringhaus. "And the guests were thrilled."