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Sustainability measures at the castle hotel

Our hotel is certified according to GreenSign Hotel standards.

How do we implement sustainability measures at the Schlosshotel Blankenburg?

At Schlosshotel Blankenburg, we focus on concrete measures for energy efficiency, resource conservation, regional supply chains, and social responsibility. The implementation and further development of these measures are structured and regularly evaluated through external on-site audits.

“We don’t see sustainability as an isolated measure, but as part of our corporate responsibility in the Harz region. Our approach demonstrates how environmental and nature conservation can be meaningfully integrated into daily hotel operations.” – Suzann Heinemann, Co-owner

Our location in the Harz Mountains and our close ties to the region shape our understanding of responsible business practices. Based on this, we implement selected measures in our hotel operations, which we regularly review and further develop. Our sustainability performance is regularly audited by the independent certification body VERIS Certifications as part of the GreenSign Hotel certification . The assessment includes, among other things, environmental management, social aspects, and regional value creation based on defined criteria.

Our hotel concept for greater sustainability

THIS IS HOW WE PUT ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION INTO PRACTICE
GreenSign certified signs

We are particularly proud of these certificates.

Our certifications are the result of a long-term development process. For several years, we have been systematically working to have our sustainability performance externally audited and evaluated.
Terrace of the Blankenburg Castle Hotel

House & Furnishings

In our hotel, we implement various measures to reduce energy and resource consumption, from technical equipment and rooms to catering and wellness.

Lawn with white flowers

For nature

We are committed to preserving and promoting biodiversity in our immediate surroundings through selected projects.
Tree planting campaign in the Harz Mountains

Our tree planting campaign

Since the beginning of 2023, we have been supporting tree planting campaigns for the reforestation of the Derenburg municipal forest together with VERIS Certifications GmbH. The aim of the project is to plant around 10.000 trees annually.

Green Summer Camp Participants

Everything for humanity

Our understanding of responsibility at Schlosshotel Blankenburg includes the careful use of resources as well as fair cooperation and the strengthening of our region.
Woman sitting at the breakfast table

Conscious enjoyment

In our restaurant, we value mindful enjoyment and concrete measures to reduce packaging and waste. Here you can learn about the steps we implement in our daily operations.

Beehives for home-grown honey

Our own beehives

Immediately behind the castle hotel, we have set up our own beehives in cooperation with an experienced beekeeper. The location, in close proximity to the baroque gardens, the castle park, and adjacent green spaces, offers the bees a diverse range of food sources.

Our own honey complements our culinary offerings. The beehives are part of our measures to promote biodiversity in the immediate vicinity of the hotel.

We are open to new ideas and regularly review opportunities to further develop our sustainability measures. If you have any suggestions or questions about our sustainability performance, we would be happy to hear from you. Please feel free to write to us at direktion@schlosshotel-blankenburg.de.