Sponge city garden
A sponge city garden uses special techniques and plants to utilise rainwater effectively.
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Say NO to light pollution!
We have little outdoor lighting.
Step into the forest
The entrance as well as our lobby is inspired by biophilic design.
Every tree needs a friend
Water is a precious ressource and it is important to us to handle it efficiently.
We are a Blooming Business
In 2019 we received the "Blooming Business" award from the Bavarian State Ministry for the Environment
Protection against wind and weather
We have taken measures in and around the hotel to ensure storm and climate resistance.
Micro Forest
One of the most innovative planting concepts for small areas is the micro forest.
Astro timers
In order not to leave the lights on unnecessarily, we switched to astro clocks.
Rest and relaxation for insects
When designing the garden, we also made sure to create enough hiding places for insects.
Fruits from the garden
There are many different fruit trees on the property of the hotel.
Unsealed areas
A big problem in the cities are sealed areas.
IBC containers
The hotel has several IBC containers as decentralized rainwater cisterns.
Fresh from the garden
Marga Förtsch's home-made jelly made from hotel roses was already well known in the past.
The recycling courtyard
The hotel building had to be excavated for insulation. This gave rise to the idea of
Excellent nature garden
Thanks to the garden, our creative hotel was the first company in Erlangen to be awarded
Recycled sandstones
Many sandstones can be seen in the garden. Many sandstones can be seen in the garden.
Employee involvement
Employees are involved in many craft projects in the hotel.
Bird and hedgehog hiding places
The garden has a variety of insect houses and nesting sites.
Circular garden
A goal for the hotel garden is to build up the humus layer and soil in
Roof top gardens
The wellness area and part of the central building are greened with a roof garden.
Biotopes & Water points
The hotel garden has a variety of watering holes for animals and insects.
Aroma & Herbs
The hotel garden has a variety of herbs and aromatic plants.
Upcycling garland
After our conversion, we had construction fence tarpaulins left over.
DIY Franconian beer cellar
In the hotel garden (near the fruit trees) you will find a "Franconian beer cellar".
