Sustainable energy

We are constantly in the sustainable process and do what we can to optimize the hotel's operations in a green direction. We are well underway with replacing to LED bulbs, and our goal for spring 2025 is to have a minimum of 90% of our lighting in this form of energy.

We are also in the process of installing aerators (a nozzle that mixes the water jet with air) on all washbasin faucets to reduce water flow, and thus save the planet's resources.

We will also reach our goal here, spring 2025.

drone image from Svendborg harbor with the Ærø ferry and Hotel Ærø
Restaurant Ærø with half-timbered wall
renovated hotel room

What can you do as a guest?

  • Consider whether the towel can be used multiple times.
  • Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
  • Shorten the shower
  • Consider whether the towel can be used multiple times.
  • Turn off the lights when you leave the room.
  • Shorten the shower
Hotel Ærø and Restaurant Ærø facade
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Decent jobs and economic growth

We work to promote sustainable tourism because we believe this can contribute to creating decent jobs that promote healthy economic growth, and thus also promote local products and culture based on a sustainable approach, with room for everyone in collaboration with our local area.

We believe that we have a social responsibility even though we are a smaller hotel; everyone has a place in the Danish labor market. That is why we have employees on both full-time, part-time, student time and in flex jobs, just as we also have several nationalities associated, and are happy to accept interns through, among others, Svendborg Municipality.

What can you do as a guest?

  • We all learn something new every day – smile once more.
  • We welcome constructive criticism – it only makes us better.
  • Invest in locally produced products and raw materials.
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Active in local community and cultural life

Svendborg and the city's residents must experience the hotel's existence as a positive impact on the city and the local area, and not just as a private player. That is why we are, among other things, part of the "Geopark Det Sydfynske Øhav" and also sponsor a number of sports activities to support local sports. In addition, we actively promote Svendborg's various events and attractions throughout the year, and have several stays in collaboration with local players in the area, such as the welfare museum and the archipelago's ferries.

look from the window to Svendborg Harbour

What can you do as a guest?

  • Do your shopping in the city's many specialty stores.
  • Go for a walk in the countryside; We have both the Øhavsstien, parts of the Magueritruten and various cycling routes, as well as local operators offering rental of both bicycles and boats.
  • Make use of the city's many events and arrangements, whether you're in for an intimate wine tasting, a rock concert or something completely different (some are even free).
  • Take public transportation to local attractions.
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Ensuring sustainable consumption and production

We are constantly working on more green goals because it makes sense both economically, socially and environmentally. We have a green purchasing policy where consideration for the environment and climate is given equal weight with ethics and quality, and in our daily lives we focus on preventing food waste and making the most of the product's lifespan, while also developing the good meal. During renovations, we reuse all furnishings that make sense, and otherwise we donate them to local charities, such as Peder Most Garden or Varmestuen. We like to trade with local, Danish producers and collaborate with TooGoodToGo, we clean without unnecessary chemicals. 

What can you do as a guest?

  • Don't take more than you can eat from the buffet – go several times instead.
  • Choose the green alternatives in the restaurant.
  • Choose poultry and fish instead of red meat
  • If your waste does not go in the food/leftovers bin in the room, please place it on the table or bring it down to reception and we will sort it.

Good access

Although we are a small hotel in old buildings, we have good access and accessibility throughout the main building and restaurant. There is a lift to the rooms on the first and second floors, and the reception, restaurant and several rooms are on one level, in continuation of each other. If you are a wheelchair or rollator user, we can refer you to the gate behind the restaurant's veranda; in the courtyard there is a tiled chute to the entrance to the reception, and from here on to the rooms or restaurant

Hotel Ærø facade and entrance

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Hotel Ærø – Information about opening hours and contact

Hotel Ærø's restaurant will be closed from Friday, December 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM to Friday, January 17, 2025 at 11:30 AM.

Overnight accommodation is offered during this period, however without breakfast.

For bookings and other inquiries, please contact us at:
post@hotel-aeroe.dk or 6221 0760.

We wish you all a happy New Year.