Sustainability
Guldsmeden Hotels have always had a preference for local and sustainable products – especially those that we eat and drink – and we must admit that we are becoming quite fundamentalist in our old age. We place great emphasis on healthy ingredients and consideration for seasonal and local produce. Our joy in all the wonderful flavours that nature has to offer, combined with an innate curiosity, creates a steady flow of culinary surprises, always based on the fundamental principles of sustainability.
Our restaurants are big on flavour – simple and abundant, rustic and delicious, our menu is made up of the highest quality sustainably sourced fresh ingredients, lovingly grown and bred by a number of small and mainly local suppliers.
As is probably evident, we REALLY love our food – and spend a LOT of time sourcing it, cooking and tasting it, and enjoying it… And with that food love comes a reluctance to throw any of it out. So we have asked around, collected knowledge and ideas, and perfected a number of techniques and good habits to enable us to make the very most of our beloved food.
Sustainable Management plan
If you wish to learn more about our sustainability efforts, they are listed in detail here.
The Golden Ø
The Ø-label is regulated by the Danish Ministry of Food & Agriculture, and the golden Ø is only given to restaurants with a percentage above 90 in regards to organic produce.
We are audited by a representative from the ministry 3 times per year, and our most recent score was 98,6% organic! General thoughts on sustainable operations… The harder it is to achieve, the easier it is to maintain. This has been our experience. Being subjected to scrutiny that leaves no stone unturned, means that we are now at liberty to focus on our good atmosphere and hostmanship, and not worry about whether we have been thorough enough in our sustainability efforts.
All Guldsmeden Hotels have achieved the official Golden Ø label, signifying above 90% organic food.
If you wish to learn more about our purchasing policies, they are listed in detail here.
Green Key
Green Key is an international certification, that originated in Denmark, the birth place of Guldsmeden Hotels. Green Key is constantly increasing their standards by which they certify hotels, and have recently achieved GSTC (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) approval.
Guldsmeden Hotels operate significantly above Green Keys minimum standards, but we appreciate the close collaboration and opportunity to discuss sustainable initiatives with the deeply committed Green Key team, and are excited to see them bring the hospitality industry to new green heights. Read more about Green Key here.
Prolana
Bryggen Guldsmeden will feature the unique Prolana bedding in all rooms. With a deep sense of responsibility for animal rights and welfare, Prolana products are made of camel hair, brushed off happy camels, coconut fibres and other natural materials, that ensure us maximum comfort and a clear conscience – sweet dreams!
Orbital
All bathrooms are equipped with luxurious, water-saving Orbital-Systems showers – based on revolutionary NASA technology, these showers save between 50 to 90 % of the water consumption without compromising on water pressure and temperature.
