Sustainability is dear to our hearts
Philosophy & History
The Pension Bernhardhof is a family-run enterprise with a long tradition behind it and for many years it has received guests from all over the world. Our sustainable philosophy is shown in the use of renewable energy and heat recovery. We operate a CO₂-neutral hot water system and climate-neutral heating with the wood chips we create ourselves. We value our sustainable and PEFC-certified forestry and will soon be operating our own photovoltaic system with a storage battery in order to produce more electrical energy than we use ourselves. Our guests treasure the pleasant atmosphere and personal service in our house.
1538
The name of the farm has existed since 1538
At that time, it belonged to the church of Steingau
Several generations of the Bernhard family managed the farm
1829
Josef Schlickenrieder marries into the farm
Josef Schlickenrieder built a brickyard in Wettlkam
1902
On Christmas night 1902 the farm burnt down
1915
The farm and farmhouse were extended to their present form
1956
Dairy stalls converted to a loose enclosure
1998
Dairy farming abandoned. Conversion to arable farming, cultivating malting barley, winter wheat, rapeseed, maize and – since 2021 – GMO-free soya
2003
Conversion of the old dairy stalls to a hotel. New construction of the wood chip heating
2014
Junior manager Ludwig Schlickenrieder takes over cultivation of the farm and forestry. Currently, 92 acres of field, pasture and forest are cultivated.
2016
Construction of the stables with group boxes and generous enclosures for boarded horses. Please note that the provision of riding for guests is not possible.
2020
New construction of the “Spatzennest” holiday apartment.
2021
Complete renovation of the double/three-bed rooms with bathroom on the first floor.
Today
Plans are already in progress for upcoming developments. Watch this space!
