Landhaus Beckmann
Römerstraße 1
47546 Kalkar-Kehrum
Phone +49 (0)2824 9625 6666
Fax +49 (0)2824 9625 6667
Fewer traces. More impact.
As a family business in the Lower Rhine, we think long-term and in the interests of future generations. That is why we are constantly working to reduce our ecological footprint and at the same time create genuine quality of life.
“For us, there is another important part of hospitality: responsibility. Because hospitality doesn’t end at the restaurant door or the hotel entrance. It also extends to the people we work with, the region we live in and the environment around us.
That’s why we aim to stay deeply rooted while thinking beyond our immediate surroundings. We work locally and in partnership wherever possible, support the local economy and continually ask ourselves how we can become more sustainable.
Our ambition is to create a kind of hospitality that makes guests want to return, while allowing us to stay true to our values.”
Lea Garisch
Reception, Sustainability
& Marketing
Sustainably certified: GreenSign Level 5
Our sustainability performance is reviewed regularly.
With GreenSign Level 5, we are among the leading
sustainable hotels in Germany. GreenSign certifies
the areas of environment, purchasing, transport,
quality management and social responsibility
for sustainable, responsible business practices.
Sustainability in everyday hotel operations
We separate waste properly, source cut flowers from
the region, take part in the Niederrheinrad system,
support ethical insurance providers, use vegan,
feather-free bedding in all rooms, and review every
decision by asking: Can it be more sustainable? Often: yes.
Energy and electricity
Our highly efficient combined heat and power plant
generates heat and electricity at the same time – a major step
towards energy self-sufficiency. The green electricity produced
also supplies our charging points for e-bikes and
electric cars. In addition, we use LEDs throughout the hotel,
motion sensors and modern appliances with
heat recovery.
Water and cleaning
Water is precious. That is why we use it consciously: from
efficient dishwashing and laundry systems to a
considerate approach to towel changes. We also rely on vegan
and environmentally compatible products
for cleaning.
Culinary offering
We prefer food from the local area and cook seasonally
wherever possible. Our menu
offers many plant-based dishes – and the number is steadily
growing. All beverages, care products and
cleaning products are vegan as well. In this way, we combine
enjoyment, ethics and climate protection.
“Anyone who looks closely at climate change, biodiversity loss or food security will sooner or later come across one of the key levers: the proportion of animal-based ingredients in our diets.
That’s why we are gradually evolving the cuisine at Landhaus Beckmann. Our kitchen stands for a new, colourful and more planet-friendly normality, where plant-based ingredients take centre stage and enjoyment remains at the heart of everything we do. And the kitchen is just one of many places throughout the hotel where this approach becomes visible.
At the same time, this is not only about the environment and the climate. It is also about the animals themselves. The animals we commonly refer to as farm animals are social, intelligent, sentient beings capable of experiencing suffering. They form friendships, recognise individuals, solve problems and experience joy, fear and stress – much like the animals many of us share our homes with. Today, we have the opportunity to eat a wholesome, enjoyable plant-based diet, and we believe that opportunity is worth taking seriously.
Our aim is not to exclude people – quite the opposite: we want to invite as many people as possible to join us. To enjoy food that tastes good, makes us feel good and considers the world we leave to future generations.”
Michael Große Holtforth
Managing Director
Our buffet is as varied as the morning itself. Much of it comes directly from the region – much of it is plant-based: Freshly baked bread and rolls, jams, plant-based spreads and cold cuts, muesli, granola, yogurt and drinks based on oats or soy. Plus fresh fruit salad, sprouts from our own cultivation, homemade dips, scrambled tofu and small warm snacks.
Relax with a good feeling: Our treatments are carried out exclusively with cruelty-free care products without animal ingredients. In collaboration with Gertraud Gruber Naturkosmetik.
70% of the dishes on our menu are purely plant-based and impress with their taste. For our sauces, we use vegan cooking wine; our vinegar was not clarified using animal-derived processing aids.
All drinks on our menu – from Van Nahmen juices to wines – are vegan. Cheers!
Small snack, big impact: Our minibar is stocked purely with plant-based products.
Washing and cleaning agents, towels and even work clothes: everything is free from animal components.
Even behind the scenes, we rely on vegan standards – right down to animal-friendly paints and toners.
For us, sustainability does not stop at the product. That is why we regularly support vegan and charitable projects such as Hof Butenland, Erdlingshof, the Düsseldorf animal welfare association and Plenty Food. The local sanctuary “Verein für Tierfreiheit e.V.” in Kleve is also close to our hearts – and once a year we host a charity event in support of the animals.
Our regular vegan events bring plant-based cuisine to life: with pizza days, brunches or murder mystery dinners. Light, sociable and full of flavour.
