The Austrian & European Ecolabel
We look forward to welcoming you to our state-awarded business!
Your well-being and that of the environment are a matter of the heart for us “Penzinghofers”, which is why we were awarded the Austrian Ecolabel by the Ministry of the Environment. We are committed to complying with many strict environmental criteria and to being independently audited.
Sustainability
We carry this award as a visible sign of our commitment to the environment – but the people who are our guests and work for us are also extremely important to us. Together, we assume ecological and social responsibility by
- Preferably purchase environmentally friendly and regional products,
- Using energy and water wisely,
- reduce CO2 emissions,
- use renewable energy,
- Avoid or separate waste,
- train and motivate our employees,
- promote the regional economy,
- preserve the natural diversity and cultural heritage,
- Create offers for guests and local population,
- survey the satisfaction of guests and employees,
- continuously improve the (environmental) quality of our operations,
- Support guests in sustainable vacation planning.
Help with
We would be pleased if you, as our guest, would support our efforts and also make an active contribution to a healthier environment for us and our children by
- Close windows when the heating or air conditioning is on,
- turn off the light when you leave the room,
- do not let the water run unnecessarily and press the WC economy button, please report dripping taps or leaking WC flushes,
- Put towels on the floor for the change,
- Please dispose of waste in the waste separation system in the 1. & 2nd floor in the main building, 1st floor penzinghofNEU or in the 1st floor vacation apartments on Römerweg separate,
- enjoy precious foods with appreciation and help keep food waste low,
- smoking only where it is allowed,
- prefer public transport and bicycles,
- protect fauna and flora during excursions,respect regional customs,
- prefer to buy regional, environmentally friendly and low-waste products.
KM 0 = kilometer zero - we buy on site!
Our partners & suppliers
A heartfelt “Vergelt`s Gott” to our partners! As part of the initiative “Regional Aufgetischt” we were awarded by the Federal Minister for our lived partnership between guest and farmer!
Thank you very much for your participation! Your ideas and suggestions on how we can improve are welcome!
Biomass heating Schörgerer
The heart of the biomass heating system is the 2x 200 KW wood chip furnace. The furnace works fully automatically and produces 80 degrees hot water with the heating of forest chips.
The objects are networked with district heating pipes and are thus supplied with hot buffer water. The hot water is used to charge the buffer tanks. These, in turn, feed the heating circuits in the houses and generate pleasantly warm domestic water with the help of hot water modules. Once it has cooled down in the boiler house, the water is reheated in the return flow and sent on its way again.
Facts:
Previously consumed about 95,000 lt. of fuel oil
- Now there are about 1100 bulk cubic meters of forest chips
- 440 solid cubic meters or 30 trucks of domestic firewood
- The energy is read with a district heating meter
- At about 950 megawatts per year, we save about 20% on heating costs
Planning & Consulting – IWG Heating Technology, Ing. Wolfgang Greiner
Grander water
It influences metabolism as well as cell function. We Penzinghofers share the philosophy of Johann Grander 100%!
Water is not only essential for life, it is also a means of well-being and beauty. It cleanses from the inside, boosts metabolism and strengthens the body’s defense system. Conscious drinking behavior improves well-being and increases performance.
It is worth drinking water even before you feel thirsty – 2 liters and more per day. Water does not contain calories, but it consumes them. Water is essential for physical & mental well-being.
Our clear gold flows from all our taps:
- In the rooms & in all our public areas
- Cuisine & Restaurants
- At the Lavender Spa with infinity pool & natural swimming pond
- In the Liftradl & in the vacation apartments at the Römerweg
- At the Schörgerer farm cheese dairy & schnapps distillery
