FreuRaum eG

The FreuRaum in Eisenstadt is a versatile concept that brings together various aspects of daily life under one roof. Here you will find:

• Store and Showroom: Seasonal and organic goods as well as handcrafted products from local and regional farmers. The showroom offers handmade, sustainable gifts from the region[1][2][4].
• Restaurant and Café: Freshly prepared, predominantly organic, seasonal, and regional dishes. Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9 to 18:00 and Saturdays from 9 to 14:00 with a brunch buffet[2][5].
• Utility Space: Here, courses, seminars, lectures, workshops, and other community activities take place that promote social and health well-being[2][5].
• Repair Space: A repair café where household appliances, technical devices, and textiles can be repaired or self-repaired with support to conserve resources[2][4].

The FreuRaum is part of a regional movement that thinks and acts beyond regional boundaries. The mission of the FreuRaum is to see, promote, and enable change. The values of responsibility, responsible enjoyment, and the promotion of good are at the forefront. The team aims to be transparent and create an open and welcoming atmosphere for all interested parties[1].

The FreuRaum is strongly committed to sustainability and social responsibility:

• Regional and Seasonal Products: Through an attractive local supply concept in a city center location, regional products are promoted and the local economy is strengthened[1][2][4].
• Re-Use and Repair: The Repair Space supports resource conservation through the repair of devices and textiles[2][4].
• Health and Social Life: The community offerings promote the physical and mental health and social life of visitors[1][2].
• Employment and Integration: The FreuRaum offers employment opportunities for women 50+, unemployed youth, and people with a migration background. Regular dementia cafés and rent-free spaces for youth are also offered[1][2].

The FreuRaum is organized as a cooperative and is a member of the auditing association Rückenwind. The project has already received several awards and certifications, including organic certification, the AMA regionality seal, and the prestigious sustainability award TRIGOS 2022[1][2].

The FreuRaum is a vibrant proof that sustainability, social responsibility, and community spirit can go hand in hand, providing an inviting space for all who share these values.

• 1 - https://www.gemeinwohlprojekte.at/projekte-unterstuetzen/details/projekt/89/
• 2 - https://www.freu-raum.at/about/
• 3 - https://www.freu-raum.at
• 4 - https://www.nachhaltig-im-burgenland.at/initiativen/freuraum/
• 5 - https://citiesapps.com/pages/freuraum/about