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Our Conscious Eye On - Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa

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Location

Gonnesweiler, Germany


Nearest train station

Türkismühle Station


Architecture 

Graft Gesellschaft von Architekten


Green Certification 

GreenSign Level 4

Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa is set on the serene Lake Bostalsee in northeastern Saarland, Germany. Thousands of years ago, the Celts—who believed that certain landscapes were sacred—occupied this land for its powerful energetic properties. Today, Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa aims to bring that connection to its guests through the hotel’s architecture, cuisine, activities, and mindfulness program. Berlin’s GRAFT Architects approached the land with respect, taking inspiration from the natural topography to develop the striking shape of the building. Before opening, the hotel launched a reforestation program that continues today: more than 350 trees and shrubs were planted when the hotel expanded in 2023. The hotel’s ten bee colonies also look out for the land, pollinating local plants—and creating the LUMI honey served in the restaurant in the process. For the restaurant, the hotel sources ingredients from local producers and grows its own herbs. Unused food is donated to associations, food banks, and soup kitchens. For these efforts and more, the hotel has earned Level 4 GreenSign certification.

“We focus on regionality whenever possible and act in an environmentally friendly manner.”

Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa 

Seezeitlodge Hotel & Spa

Conscious Hotel Principles

Architecture

Architecture

GRAFT Architects approached the land with respect, taking inspiration from the natural topography to develop the striking shape of the building.

Waste

Waste

The hotel avoids plastic packaging and uses reusable containers when possible. Food-sharing is practiced in the restaurant, donating unused food to food banks and associations.

Water

Water 

Rooms feature water-saving showerheads with built-in aerators. Instead of a classic air conditioning system, the hotel uses concrete core activation, which heats and cools the building via the concrete wall and ceilings.

Energy

Energy

The hotel uses a rooftop photovoltaic system that covers 17% of its own energy usage. The pool temperature is maintained using heat from the cogeneration unit/heat recovery cooling unit that cools the server room.

Products

Products & Produce

Seezeitlodge grows its own herbs and sources ingredients from local producers. Sustainable products are prioritized, such as free-range eggs, venison from nearby hunting grounds, and MSC-certified fish.

Culture

Culture 

Through a long-standing partnership with “GuddZweck—Glasses without Borders,” the hotel provides glasses to those in need. The hotel has taken its LUMI Mobil food truck to street food festivals in the area and supports causes from kindergartens to village festivals. 

Recreation

Recreation

The activity program includes yoga and mindfulness classes, tours through the herb garden and bee colonies, a guided hike with our hiking guide, or a Nordic walking tour by the lake. 

Accessability

Accessibility

A free electric shuttle from the nearby Türkismühle train station is offered. There are over 55 electric charging stations on property. Guest rooms, the restaurant, and the lobby are all barrier-free. 

Healthyworkplace

Healthy Workplace

Educational opportunities are available to staff, including German language lessons. Employees can access furnished staff apartments on the grounds, catering at the Food Lodge, and unlimited use of the fitness center and spa. 

Communication

Measure & Communication

The hotel measures its energy usage. Guests can learn more about the hotel’s sustainability efforts through the website, social media, app, and through communications on property.

 

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