Our philosophy:

Naturally

• We act intuitively, but to the best of our conscience
• It is a matter of course for us that we make everything possible for our guests within reasonable and feasible limits
• Naturalness and resource conservation are very important to us in all areas - sustainability is very important to us
• We also focus on natural, regional and seasonal preparation in the kitchen
• Respect for nature and people is very important to us
• We always take value creation and the natural cycle into account
• For us, naturalness means a holistic view of body, mind and soul
• We value natural openness and humanity

Pampering

• We pamper on all levels
• Service with heart in all departments of the Sonnentau
• For us, pampering means thinking in a guest-oriented way

With the sun in our hearts

• Being a host is our passion and our passion
• We are open and warm-hearted
• At the Sonnentau you will find a cheerful and familiar atmosphere
• You can feel the "warmth" here
• This is our home - here the world is still in order
• Nostalgia and tradition are part of us, but we combine tradition with modernity

Our values: reliability & balance

• We deliver what we promise
• Honesty is very important to us
• A balance of give and take is not only important to us with our guests, but also when working with our partners and colleagues
• Our range of services scores with continuity and quality, whether in the wellness area, in the rooms or with our food

1970 is the year where it all began ... where Maria and Raimund Goldbach established the Café - Restaurant Sonnentau with a bed and breakfast. Since then the Sonnentau has continuously expanded, adapting to changes and modernizing. 

The ‘Sonnentau’ is not only a fascinating plant but is also the inspiration for the name of our hotel. The ‘Sonnentau’ or in English the sundew, prospers gloriously in the quiet marshlands in the Rhön. Previously voted flower of the year, the sundew is not only nice to look at but also possesses a healing property which aids in relieving breathing problems. Early in the morning when you wander along the trails of the marshlands, you can see the dew pearls on the petals glistening in the morning sun.  

When you think of sustainability, the first thing that comes to mind is correct waste separation. Of course, we pay attention to this in our hotel: We separate waste into organic, plastic and paper waste. But that's not all...

Waste
Correct waste separation is a very important component in all areas of the Sonnentau. We also avoid single-use plastic in most places. There are shampoo dispensers for guests in the showers instead of relying on small care products. The staff also have automatic water dispensers for cleaning, from which a ready-made mixture of water and cleaning agent is dispensed, which ensures a constant dosage of cleaning agents and also saves waste thanks to the corresponding refill option on the devices.
Furthermore, the Hotel Sonnentau is part of the Green Dot recycling program. Our homemade jam and homemade sausage are packaged in jars that can be reused and are also part of the program.
Regionality
The jam and our own schnapps or liqueurs are also made from our own fruit, which also promotes regionality and is environmentally friendly. Many of our other foods also come directly from the Rhön. From fish and meat to flour and muesli, right through to our wine and drinks suppliers. Most of our staff come from the region and have short commutes to work. If this is not the case and also for our foreign employees, the Hotel Sonnentau provides apartments so that the new employees do not have to look for accommodation themselves and fast, short working distances are guaranteed.
Water
The Hotel Sonnentau has also paid attention to environmental friendliness when purchasing water-saving shower heads. It is particularly noteworthy that the water in our swimming pool can be reused thanks to a special treatment technology and also remains in circulation. The hotel also saves water thanks to the fact that towels can be washed as required and do not have to be replaced daily.
Energy
Our energy-efficient lamps (LED) and the photovoltaic system on the roof of the Sonnentau make an excellent contribution to sustainability.
Since 2004, the Sonnentau has operated a wood chip heating system, which is only filled with wood directly from the Rhön. The wood chips come from bark beetle wood and thinning measures. The hotel also operates an energy forest - this consists of fast-growing wood, in our case poplars.

The sustainability work has been recognized for 30 years by the "Rhöner Charme" association - doing business in harmony with nature - and just recently the Hotel Sonnentau became part of sustainable travel in the Rhön.