Discover a sustainable retreat in the idyllic landscape of Angeln, cradled between the Baltic Sea and the Schlei fjord, and experience a break that’s as restorative as it is environmentally conscious. Enjoy sustainable stays, regional cuisine, and the warm hospitality of Uta Janbeck and her team at Janbeck’s FAIRhaus.
Finding stillness at Janbeck’s FAIRhaus in Schleswig-Holstein
Janbeck’s FAIRhaus isn’t a bio-hotel — it’s a FAIRhaus, and one that has picked up multiple honors for its sustainability, including the 16th German Sustainability Award for accommodation in 2023. The hotel offers guests a singular experience, set into the rolling landscape of Angeln between the Baltic Sea and the Schlei. The historic farmstead, with its seven individually designed quarters, has a warm, familial atmosphere and room for 21 guests in total.
Sustainability in practice
Since 2002, Uta Janbeck and her team have committed themselves, without compromise, to sustainability and environmental stewardship. Their goal: a world fit for their grandchildren, where resources are protected and cycles are closed rather than broken.
For Uta Janbeck and her team, sustainability is more than a trend — it’s a way of life. Running an ecologically responsible business and setting an example for sustainable tourism has always been the point.
The FAIRhaus isn’t a bio-hotel — it’s a FAIRhaus, one that’s cheerful and fair, ambitious and refreshingly different, curious and inspiring. Guests can expect a climate-conscious, resource-light stay built around regional products and sustainable practices.
Rooms for every taste
Janbeck’s FAIRhaus offers a varied lineup of individually designed rooms, each one making a stay memorable in its own way. From the light-flooded “Wolken” (Clouds) room for four, with its own roof terrace, to the cozy “Bauernstube” quarters for three, with a thatched roof and south-facing terrace, there’s something here for every taste. The West Room looks out over the soft landscape of Angeln, while the East Room offers a brighter, fresher atmosphere. Furnished with loving detail and regional touches, the rooms at Janbeck’s FAIRhaus make an ideal retreat for a genuinely restful stay.
Sustainable dining
At Janbeck’s FAIRhaus, guests find not just a varied menu but a genuinely sustainable kitchen. The house isn’t entirely vegan, but the animals on the property — dogs, cats, and chickens — are treated with respect and given high-quality feed. The kitchen favors short supply chains and regional produce from Schleswig-Holstein, from house-made vegan spreads to inventive dishes built around local vegetables — sustainability, here, is also a genuine pleasure for the palate.
A particular highlight is the “Lose Laden,” the house’s package-free shop, which lets guests buy exactly what they need without the waste. During their stay, guests can hand in a wish list of groceries, which are then provided to them unpackaged — fresh vegetables, homemade muesli, snacks for the road. Sustainability here isn’t just practiced; it’s something guests get to experience firsthand.
Things to do around Janbeck’s FAIRhaus
A stay at Janbeck’s FAIRhaus comes with a rich menu of experiences that make the trip memorable. From the traditional three-sided farmstead, guests can set off on scenic hikes, sailing trips, or relaxed rounds of golf. The region stretching from the Schlei to Flensburg, known as Angeln, has earned the nickname “God’s Garden” for good reason — its variety and beauty win people over every time, with surprises around every corner. Hidden valleys with clattering water mills, rolling pastures dotted with brown cattle, and old barns hiding fascinating vintage cars are all waiting to be found. The scent of blooming hedgerows and the sight of thatched-roof houses with unmatched views enchant every visitor. Summer or winter, alone or with company, sunshine or storm — there’s something here to discover no matter the season.
The bottom line
A stay at Janbeck’s FAIRhaus is a must for anyone who values sustainable luxury and culinary variety just as much as making a real contribution to protecting the environment.
