To preserve the beauty of the Southern Harz – the region’s greatest asset – our sustainable hotel in the Harz Mountains follows an innovative sustainability concept. In addition to a wide range of measures to improve energy efficiency and conserve resources, the Naturresort & Spa Schindelbruch has implemented many other initiatives through which we do our utmost to keep our environmental footprint as small as possible. We have our emissions measured by recognised testing bodies and are constantly setting ourselves new targets for improving efficiency, reducing our environmental impact and optimising all our processes – both in ways that guests can see and behind the scenes!
Climate & Sustainability
Discover. Enjoy. Preserve. This philosophy serves as a guiding principle for the Schindelbruch, which is, in the truest sense of the word, a green resort. We demonstrate that environmental responsibility and the mindful use of resources are possible at a four-star superior level. Here, relaxation for our guests also means restoration for nature – and all this in the heart of the South Harz Karst Landscape Biosphere Reserve.
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WE ARE REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
- No minibars in the rooms (except in the suites)
- No air conditioning in public areas, offices and guest rooms
- LED lighting and motion detectors
- Aerators in all sanitary facilities
- 100% green electricity
- Ongoing expansion of digitalisation (e.g. digital guest information packs in rooms, daily newspapers available only via tablets)
HOTEL ROOMS
- Increasing purchases of textiles bearing an eco-label
- Environmentally friendly cleaning products
- Certified toiletries (shampoo, shower gel, conditioner) in the rooms
- Cosmetics provided in dispensers rather than in micro-packaging
- Disposable towels and toilet paper made from recycled paper in public areas
FOR GUESTS AND STAFF
- 3 electric charging points, each with 2 sockets for guests
- 2 electric charging points for staff only
- Prevention and health: Helios Plus Card for staff
IN OUR OFFICES
- Digitalisation is making headway in communications with guests
- Staff are encouraged to print less and use paper on both sides
- Comprehensive training and development programmes on a range of topics – not only subject-specific training, but also personal development
- FSC-certified paper
Wellness and sustainability? They go together perfectly and the Naturresort Schindelbruch proves it.
In a report on the topic of "Wellness holidays of the future", the TV channel n-tv interviewed the owner Dr Clemens Ritter von Kempski and gained exciting insights behind the scenes of our sustainable hotel in the Harz Mountains.