Sustainability at Richard Löwenherz
Our contribution to a greener futureProtecting the environment is important to us.
That is why we rely on environmentally friendly measures to make our contribution to sustainability.
Your choice for more sustainability
Room cleaning
- For the sake of the environment, we offer the “Green Option”.
- This means that if you are staying for several days, you can choose not to have your room cleaned daily.
Towel service
- If you would like to use your towels several times for the sake of the environment, please hang them up again.
- If you would like fresh towels, please leave your used towels on the bathroom floor.
Our ways to energy efficiency
Unheated swimming pool
Our swimming pool is not heated in order to save energy and protect the environment.
Refresh yourself in sun-warmed water - in harmony with nature.
Beverage & snack vending machine
Instead of minibars in the rooms, we offer a drinks and snack vending machine on the 1st floor by the exit to the convent garden.
This solution is practical and reduces our energy consumption.
Pleasant indoor climate
Natural cooling without air conditioning
The solid masonry and the favorable location on the Danube keep our hotel pleasantly cool in summer, which is why we can do without energy-intensive air conditioning systems.
Measures on hot summer days
- Ventilate extensively in the cool morning hours.
- Keep windows closed and curtains drawn during the day.
- In the evening, open the windows for ventilation - don't forget to turn off the lights.
- At night, open or tilt the windows to let the cool fresh air into your room.
SUSTAINABLE CULINARY DELIGHTS
Regional & seasonal
When producing our exquisite dishes, we not only pay attention to the quality of our ingredients, but also buy from local and environmentally friendly suppliers.
Fruits from our garden
Depending on the season, the apricots, figs, plums and walnuts famous in the Wachau grow in our hotel's own garden right next to the Danube.
Depending on the season, the freshly harvested fruit can be found as a healthy and appetizing extra on our breakfast buffet and is processed into delicious desserts in our kitchen.
Our specialties
Wachau Apricot Jam
As far as our homemade apricot jam is concerned, we wouldn't be telling the truth if we claimed it was only homemade for reasons of sustainability. Of course, it is made without preservatives, using reusable jars and under the supervision of our head chef to save energy. But the main reason is that our apricot jam, made according to an old family recipe, is part of our house tradition - and simply tastes wonderful.
Would you like a little memento to take home?
Our guests can purchase the apricot jam treat in a (small) reusable jar at reception.
Our Own Nut Schnapps
A delicacy that you should definitely try!
WE HELP
Our used cooking oil produces bio-diesel
We are proud that we do not have to dispose of our used cooking oil as hazardous waste, but instead help Bioindustrie GmbH Münzer to produce ecologically sustainable bio-diesel with our delivery.
