Holiday home Haus am Wald

The holiday home for four people is located on the out­skirts of Hitz­acker, a pretty half-tim­bered town in the nor­thern Wendland region, just a stroll away from the banks of the Elbe and the Elbe cycle path. With its func­tional form and clear archi­tecture, the single-storey building con­s­tructed from pre­fa­bri­cated timber frame ele­ments creates a gentle tran­sition between the resi­dential and forest land­scape. The pro­perty merges with the forest without seams or fences.

While the modular effi­ciency and aes­thetics of the house are remi­niscent of a simple hut at first glance, the square floor plan opens up a generous, bright spatial expe­rience inside. The central element of the layout is a free­standing, brick-built ‘func­tional cube’, which forms the core of the building, housing the tech­nical infra­structure and two bath­rooms and arranging the open-plan living area around it. At times a retreat, at times a place for socia­lising. Along the sou­thern side of the cube is a well-equipped kit­chenette with an over­sized long table and bright red-orange chairs, which set the tone already from the outside. Moving clockwise, there is a sofa and TV lounge, a side­board with over 300 books, a reading chair and desk as well as two bed­rooms with mini­malist fur­nis­hings, one with a white bed, the other with a bright red one. In addition to a large bathroom with bathtub, there is a second shower room — both with sky­lights and special lighting moods. The large floor-to-ceiling windows create a flowing con­nection to the sur­rounding land­scape and evoke a sense of lightness. Com­bined with larch wood, textile ele­ments, such as the huge thea­trical curtains in rich yellow, and other homely high­lights — from colourful book spines to cheerful carpets.

If you’re looking for a sporty change of pace, you can grab a table tennis or bad­minton racket, stretch out on the yoga mat or go for a walk in the coun­tryside. In the garden, or rather in the forest right outside the door, there is a dining table with garden chairs, sun loungers and a parasol. And even those who want to work will have plenty of peace and space to do so.

What to do

Hiking and cycling (there are numerous networks of paths, tours and bike hire stations), swimming in Lake Hitzacker or in the outdoor pool, canoeing or kayaking, horse riding, golf and miniature golf courses, water adventure park, Wendland draisine, stroll into the idyllic old town with its own small vineyard, Concerts and culture in the Verdo or Bahnhof-Hitzacker venues, cultural festival ‘Kulturelle Landpartie’, visit to the open-air museum Archaeological Centre or the Museum Altes Zollhaus Hitzacker, excursion to Hamburg (approx. 70 min.)

Why we like this house

Holidays in your own flow - an open space, excitingly structured. Nature can be experienced from all sides.

This house is great for

Tranquillity meets a variety of activities - perfect for couples or families, but also for workation

Sustainability

E-charging station at the house, public transport: approx. 2 hours from Hamburg main station, the house is within walking distance of Hitzacker station or pick-up service, car sharing offer on site

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