SUSTAINABILITY

We are stewards of a precious landscape. That is why we have always taken responsibility. We care for and protect the Sauerland’s natural environment and foster a strong sense of community.

To this end, we work toward this goal every day through concrete actions:

• Regional Partners: We work closely with local producers and suppliers in our kitchens. Whenever possible, we hire local artisans and tradespeople.
• Resource Conservation: In our hotel and wellness areas, we prioritize the use of energy-efficient technology and the careful use of water and resources.
• Local Involvement: We support the active maintenance of local hiking trails, local initiatives (such as Sauerland Tourism), and the preservation of our natural areas.
• Responsibility as an Employer: We are committed to fair working conditions, transparent scheduling, reliability, and a close-knit, family-like team atmosphere.

This is how we ensure that our home region remains a healthy, vibrant place for the environment, locals, and vacationers well into the future.

In April 2024, the Sauerland region was certified by TourCERT and recognized as a “Sustainable Destination.” As part of this process, we earned certification from TourCERT in the area of “Sustainable Tourism.”

We regularly look at our measures and scrutinize internal processes, the use of resources, working conditions and cooperation with our partners. We have appointed a sustainability officer who supports us and helps us to formulate individual and joint improvement measures.

The independent certification organization Tour CERT advises and supports tourism companies and destinations in the implementation of sustainable and successful business practices. More information is available here at Sauerland Tourism.