SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA

Building and Thinking Sustainably

Rather than tearing down existing structures, materials are preserved and reimagined for use in closed cycles. This creates a comfortable living space that conserves resources while remaining modern and future-oriented.

• Innovative circular living concept on one floor made entirely from recyclable materials
• Additional circular living and upcycling rooms planned
• Renovation instead of demolition and new construction

An Ongoing Process

The energy supply at SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA is monitored and optimized continuously. Steps are being taken gradually to reduce energy consumption and promote climate neutrality.

• Integration of modern, user-friendly, energy-saving technology (green IT, LED lighting, etc.)
• Sustainable outdoor minibar, “Hopfenhöhle,” without electricity
• No air conditioning
• Heating and electricity from a combined heat and power plant
• Offsetting of CO₂ emissions, enabling guests to enjoy a completely climate-neutral stay
• Sensors and control systems (better.energy heating thermostats) for the automatic regulation of guest heating consumption
• Plans for further energy self-sufficiency

Conscious water usage

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA uses local spring water and has installed water-saving fixtures in the bathrooms.

• Use of spring water sourced directly from the local area
• Water-saving measures throughout the hotel, e.g., water stop buttons
• Participation in the “Refill My Bottle” program, offering refills for guests’ bottles (including external guests)
• Option to opt out of towel laundry and daily room service

Holistic Waste Management

At SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA, waste is not only separated but also consistently avoided and carefully considered. Cradle-to-Cradle® is more than just lip service here.

• Consistent waste separation into 14 categories
• Avoidance of packaging, such as using paper straws
• Documentation of waste volumes via waste invoices and internal estimates
• Circular Living concept: hotel rooms based on the Cradle-to-Cradle® principle made from 100% recyclable materials with guaranteed take-back and further processing through contractual agreements with manufacturers.
• Measures for employee involvement, such as training on waste separation and avoidance, and a five-language waste room
• Reduction of paper consumption
• Upcycling workshops for guests
• Internal upcycling program and use of existing resources (e.g., egg cups made from recycled glass and table numbers made from wine bottles)

Sustainable Organic Enjoyment

The SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA showcases innovative ways to implement environmentally conscious cuisine. It features everything from regional and organic produce to butter that comes out of the machine in portion-sized amounts.

• Bioland GOLD Certificate: Over 90% of the ingredients are organic (according to the hotel, almost 100% of the products)
• Zero-waste breakfast buffet
• Butter dispenser at the breakfast buffet
• Preference for regional suppliers with short transport routes
• Support for the Bruderhahn initiative
• Snack garden with berries, vegetables, and herbs
• From farm to fork: herbs, vegetables, and berries from our own farm
• Wooden coffee capsules in the rooms

„Our We for You“

At SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA, sustainability means creating added value for everyone: the region, employees, the environment, and, of course, guests like you.

• SchwaPa Biokids: Provides environmental and nutritional education to third and fourth-grade students throughout the school year (topics include harvesting, animal husbandry, food production and processing, cooking, service, nutrition, etiquette, sustainability, cycles, and biodiversity)
• Donation of lost property
• Integration of people with disabilities into the workplace in cooperation with workshops for people with disabilities
• Collaboration with Global Family: enabling vacations for families affected by poverty, illness, violence, or war
• Support for Black Forest CleanUp Days
• Mindfulness training for employees during working hours
• Restaurant La Vie and the hotel are accessible
• An accessible website is in progress
• Successful motivation of business partners to achieve greater sustainability in their own companies

Eco-friendly Travel in the Black Forest

Mobility is, of course, also part of the holistic sustainability concept. Guests and employees of Schwarzwald Panorama benefit from sustainable mobility options.

• Use of a fully electric company fleet
• JobRad: Bicycle leasing for employees
• Nine e-charging stations on site
• KONUS Black Forest guest card: free use of local public transportation
• Free bicycle storage room
• Free shuttle service from Bad Herrenalb train station with prior registration

Vacation in the Heart of a Health Resort

The location of the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in the spa town of Bad Herrenalb and its proximity to the Black Forest invite you to consciously enjoy nature to the fullest. Whether on a trip into town, a stroll through the hotel garden, or a tour of the surrounding area.

• Survey and analysis of all environmental impacts of the hotel
• Use of eco-friendly cleaning products, sustainably produced printed materials, and other environmentally friendly materials
• Location in Bad Herrenalb, a health resort in the heart of the Black Forest
• Falkenstein Rock, a place of power, in the immediate vicinity
• Thermal spring with mineral healing water
• Garden with species protection elements, such as lizard rock piles and wild bee nesting aids, as well as insect-friendly planting
• Raised beds, green roofs, and flower meadows
• KlimaSau: Voluntary donation of one euro per night to ClimatePartner projects

Yes, both the hotel and the restaurant are accessible.

Yes, a free pick-up service from Bad Herrenalb station is available by prior arrangement.

Yes, dogs are welcome. The cost is EUR 25.00 per night (upon request and subject to availability). The price includes a bowl and a dog blanket (both on loan) and a treat. Out of consideration for other guests, you are not allowed to take your dog into the spa or restaurant.

Yes, there are nine electric charging stations (8x Wirelane Type II | 1x Porsche Type II) available (for a fee). Free (outside) and paid parking spaces are also available in the underground car park. Underground parking spaces cost EUR 9.50 per night.

Yes, weddings, conferences, and other events can be organized in a sustainable and climate-neutral manner at SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA in the Black Forest. More information about weddings and conferences can be found on the linked pages.

The Circular Living Rooms at SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA are designed entirely according to the Cradle-to-Cradle® principle. All furniture and materials are made from 100% recyclable materials. Contractual agreements with manufacturers ensure the take-back and further processing of materials. These rooms combine comfort with maximum sustainability and healthy living.

Yes, you can participate in Qigong sessions at the SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA. Qigong is a Chinese movement and breathing technique that directs the Qi, or the body’s own energy, and promotes health. You can book private individual or group lessons at the hotel. Master Khim’s special medical Qigong style combines movement sequences with meditation to strengthen inner peace and self-healing powers.

The health and wellness hotel SCHWARZWALD PANORAMA offers a comprehensive wellness program. It includes yoga, fitness, meditation, and breathing classes; massages; and beauty treatments. There is also a spa area with a sauna and an indoor pool. You can also book individual health programs, such as Qigong and guided fasting retreats. Of course, the Black Forest and the climatic health resort of Bad Herrenalb also invite you to enjoy long walks and forest bathing.