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Sustainability

Sustainable hotel and meeting venue near Den Bosch

Thinking beyond tomorrow

Here by the Dommel River, we see every day why nature deserves our care. That's why De Ruwenberg Estate has been investing in sustainability for years, from solar panels on the roofs to local produce in the kitchen. We do that together with our guests, staff and partners. The Green Key Gold certificate shows that we go further than the law requires.

  • Green Key Gold

    The highest level of this international label.

  • 176 solar panels

    More than 70,000 kWh of self-generated electricity a year.

  • 42 charging points

    For electric cars. You can charge e-bikes in the bicycle shed.

Green Key-keurmerk voor duurzame bedrijfsvoering Logo van Hotels for Trees

How we're making the estate more sustainable

  • Zonnenpanelen op het congrescentrum Landgoed De Ruwenberg.

    Energy and water

    On the roofs are 176 solar panels. Together they generate more than 70,000 kWh a year, enough to supply more than 4,500 hotel guests with our own electricity. The roof is insulated, so it stays warmer inside in winter and cooler in summer.

    In 2024, a new climate system with heat recovery was installed. Heat or cooling left over in one room is sent to another, so nothing is lost. You set the temperature in your room yourself. The boilers heat the water with solar energy, and only use gas for the last 5 degrees.

    LED lighting throughout the building uses 90% less energy. All taps and shower heads are water-saving, so we use 20 to 30% less water without you noticing.

  • Ontbijt op het landgoed met duurzame producten.

    Responsible purchasing

    Most of the food we serve travels fewer than 300 food miles. Whatever doesn't come from the region, we buy organic or Fairtrade. We also work with products from De Verspillingsfabriek, which fights food waste.

    Outside the kitchen, we choose carefully too. Cleaning products, toilet paper and tissues carry a sustainability label, and where possible we pick eco-friendly products.

  • Ouders en kinderen bij een lokaal evenement onder de tenten op het landgoed.
    Deelnemers van de Dommel Swim in groepsshirts op het landgoed.

    Involved in the area

    De Ruwenberg Estate is part of Sint-Michielsgestel and the region, and we're glad to contribute. We sponsor local sports clubs, support charity dinners and concerts, and make rooms or lunches available to older people and families dealing with illness.

  • Hotel for trees bij landgoed de ruwenberg.
    Laadpaal voor elektrische auto's op de parkeerplaats van het landgoed.

    How you can contribute

    As a guest, you can easily contribute too. Staying several nights? Hang the green Hotels for Trees door hanger on your door. Your room isn't cleaned that day, and a tree is planted instead.

    Coming by electric car? There are 42 charging points in the car park, and you can charge your e-bike in the covered bicycle shed. Exploring the area by bike is emission-free, and you can hire a bike at reception.

  • green key 2026.

    Green Key Gold

    For years, De Ruwenberg Estate has held the Green Key Gold certificate. Green Key is an international label for sustainable businesses in leisure and hospitality. The certificate has three levels: bronze, silver and gold. The more measures a venue takes, the higher the level.

Sustainable meetings

Would you like to hold your meeting, conference or event at a sustainable venue? We'll help you plan it, from local catering to meetings with views of the estate. You'll receive a no-obligation quote within one working day.

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Questions about sustainability

  • Yes. There are 42 charging points in the car park. You can charge your e-bike in the covered bicycle shed too.

  • Yes. There are 176 solar panels on the roofs, generating more than 70,000 kWh a year. The hot water is also largely heated with solar energy.

  • De Ruwenberg Estate holds the Green Key Gold certificate, the highest level of this international label. There are 176 solar panels on the roofs and 42 charging points in the car park, and the kitchen works with produce from the region wherever possible.

  • If you're staying several nights, you can skip room cleaning. Hang the green door hanger on your door, and a tree is planted that day through the Hotels for Trees foundation.

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