Wherever possible, we avoid single-use packaging. We use plastic only where it cannot be avoided for hygiene reasons. We have agreements with our suppliers to prioritise sustainability. As part of the Baden-Württemberg sustainability strategy, we take part in initiatives such as the “Heldenboxen” (Hero Boxes) to help prevent food waste.

The sustainable timber construction of the spaHaus was designed as a modern evolution of traditional Black Forest architecture, with a shingled façade and shingled roof, to create a connection with our unique natural and cultural landscape.

All sealed surfaces around our buildings are laid with eco-friendly paving stones. This allows rainwater to be better absorbed into the ground and made available to the environment for storage in the groundwater table.

derWaldfrieden encompasses around five hectares of forest and pasture land.

Our forest areas are left to nature. Natural forest development encourages original processes and provides a sanctuary and refuge for endangered animal and plant species. We follow this approach in accordance with the guidelines for core zones of the Black Forest UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Our pasture areas are made available to local farmers rent-free, to help ensure their upkeep and continued use as open land. We also provide grazing land for livestock such as Hinterwälder cattle, which are then used in our kitchen — a natural cycle.

Herbs, sprouts and flowers are grown in our own herb beds, helping to reduce our environmental impact here too.

Beneath our spaHaus lies a natural spring, which we channel into a cistern. The water is used, among other things, to irrigate our plants, green spaces and gardens.