The 10 Most Spectacular Vacation Homes in Germany

Ready to break out of the daily grind and experience a vacation with that special something? Get going: A change of scenery works particularly well when you engage in an extraordinary experience. Here are our ideas for unforgettable nights - in the most spectacular vacation homes in Germany.

In the heart of the Roman city of Weißenburg in Bavaria awaits a surprise and an overnight stay of the highest class: A historic old town tower has been converted into a holiday home! Its history goes way back: The former tower of the city fortifications from the 14th to 15th century was expanded around 1860 for a high-ranking official.

Since 2015, the historic defense tower has been modernized. Over a year and a half, the holiday residence was rebuilt with loving attention to detail and in close collaboration with the monument protection authorities. Today, you experience an exceptional vacation when you check-in behind the round walls. On 1,162 square feet of living space, up to four people can find accommodation.

Price: from 102 euros per night

The unique architecture makes a vacation in the Cube House in Dresden one of a kind: The building sits like a cube on the outskirts and offers a splendid view over Dresden and the Zschonergrund landscape conservation area. There are no fences here: The house lies blissfully quiet by a field edge and also has a large garden.

Up to ten people can stay here. There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a large recreation room with a kitchen, dining table, and living area. In the historic vaulted cellar, there is a billiard table, a ping pong table, and a foosball table. For those interested, a party room with a bar can be booked optionally.

Price: from 430 euros per night

Live like Tarzan and Jane for a night: That's possible if you treat yourself to a spectacular night in a treehouse! Perched among the green treetops in Fischach in the Swabian district of Augsburg, this adventurous treehouse makes childhood dreams come true.

Two people can be accommodated in high altitudes. There is a bedroom with a king-size bed and a fully equipped kitchen. Every morning, a continental breakfast is offered. From the terrace and bed, you have a beautiful view of the treetops and fields and can even observe woodland creatures. A fire pit and many hiking trails are in the immediate vicinity.

Price: from 176 euros per night

In Germany's oldest city awaits a spectacular accommodation for curious guests: right on the Roman road, part of the Via Grippa, stands the unique Rock House, built into the red sandstone rocks of Trier. The Via Grippa was once constructed by the Romans and leads from Trier over the Eifel to Cologne. Staying here includes a panoramic view of the Roman monuments and the Moselle Valley.

The Rock House is over 100 years old and was completely restored in 2008. The sandstone rocks typical for Trier form the back wall on all levels of the house. The 861 square feet of living space are spread over three open levels. There is room for up to four people. There is a living room with panoramic views, dining room, bathroom, and kitchen, plus a gallery sleeping area.

Price: from 95 euros per night

A vacation at the seaside is one thing. But what if you check in at a lighthouse and take the maritime feeling to the next level? In Breege on the island of Rügen, this is possible: here, you can spectacularly stay in a lighthouse!

A total of 1776 square feet of living space is available. The lighthouse is modernly furnished with TV, Wi-Fi, and a sauna. There are three bedrooms. However, the most spectacular feature is the expansive view of the Breeger Bodden lagoon. The sandy beach of Schaabe is only a 15-minute walk from the lighthouse. Kap Arkona is 11 kilometers away.

Price: from 184 euros per night

Surrounded by grazing sheep and cattle, you'll find a spectacular holiday residence on the North Sea peninsula of Eiderstedt near St. Peter-Ording: here, you can stay in a historic windmill! This extraordinary accommodation offers space for six to eight people.

The rooms of the historic windmill are very spacious and extremely cozy, with a lot of wood. A total of 2,110 square feet of living space is available, spread over three levels. There is a huge living area, a very well-equipped kitchen, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Over the bed in the bedroom on the top floor, you have a glass ceiling with a view of the old mill wheel.

Price: from 210 euros per night

Experience the calming effect of water in full measure when you check in at a floating holiday home. At the Marina Röblinsee in Fürstenberg, a bright red Floating Home awaits you. Fürstenberg is an idyllic water city in Brandenburg and the gateway to the Mecklenburg Lake District.

The houseboat is a stationary Riverloft and was launched in the summer of 2017. Today it offers 431 square feet of living space with two bedrooms and a sofa bed. There is room for a maximum of four people. For those who want to get on the water, there is a stand-up paddleboard and a license-free motorboat provided by the accommodation.

Price: from 208 euros per night

Entering the protected historic church in Altleiningen, Rhineland-Palatinate, feels somewhat reverent. However, you don't come here to pray, but to stay in an extraordinary setting. The small church was built in 1811 as a Mennonite church. It is a listed building and was converted into a unique holiday home in 2020.

Over 1,076 square feet of living space includes a fully equipped open kitchen, a large ground floor sofa bed, a wood stove, a sleeping gallery with a double bed, a large bathroom, and a historical wooden pulpit. Four adults or a family of four can stay overnight in the little church.

Price: from 174 euros per night

In northern Chiemgau, you can feel like a landlord or landlady when you check in at the partly protected farm. Here, you're surrounded by rural charm - farm animals, manure, and tractor included. The house is so generously designed that up to 15 people can stay here.

There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two kitchens - a huge summer kitchen and a small winter kitchen. Special features include a quaintly converted hayloft, a treehouse for children, fresh produce from the garden, and an organic store only 400 meters away.

Price: from 410 euros per night

In the northern Black Forest, about 31 miles south of Stuttgart, awaits a vacation domicile in a very special ambiance. Here, you can spectacularly stay in a bee wagon. There is space for two people - and five bee colonies!

But there's no need for fear: The bees have no access; only the air from the beehives enters the interior of the wagon, keeping it cozy and warm, while its scent is said to have a relaxing effect. The bee wagon stand is located next to a campsite, with a swimming pool and other facilities available to guests.

Price: from 114 euros per night

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