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Ferienhaus Hermann und Mia in Gaienhofen / DE – Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg

Holiday home Hermann und Mia

The art of idleness: In an exquisite neigh­bourhood, with a view of Hermann and Mia Hesse’s home and Lake Con­s­tance, the two holiday homes open up airy, trans­parent spaces for relaxing holidays.

Below the Höri pen­insula, away from the lively spots and shores of Lake Con­s­tance, lies the charming locality of Gai­en­hofen — a small com­munity with a village-like cha­racter and idyllic bays, sur­rounded by hills, forests and vineyards. hermann&mia are located directly above the his­toric home of their pro­minent name­sakes, just a five-minute walk from one of the bathing spots, in an exposed location on a slope offering fan­tastic lake views. Whether for a holiday as a couple, with friends or a (large) family — the two holiday homes can be rented indi­vi­dually or tog­ether.

The sleek, light archi­tecture made of glass, steel and wood is modern yet tim­eless. A fusion of Bauhaus and beach house. Despite their linear clarity and trans­pa­rency, the rooms radiate a warm atmo­sphere. The open and variable floor plans and room con­fi­gu­ra­tions open up a variety of per­spec­tives and an exciting interplay of levels and sur­faces.

On the ground floor, the kitchen, dining area and living room flow tog­ether to form a com­mu­ni­cative centre. There is a double bedroom to the rear. The upper floor pro­vides even more privacy and green views with a further master bedroom and a free-standing bathtub on the gallery. Whether in bed or in the bubble bath, the lake and land­scape are always in view. If you want to immerse yourself in the story of Hermann and Mia, make yourself com­for­table on the seating area under the sloping roof with a view of the his­toric house — and dive into Hesse’s words, the lake and the land­scape.

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What to do

Swimming in the small lidos along the lake, water sports, hiking (Höri panorama trail) and cycling (Lake Constance circular trail, e-bike hire in Horn), a visit to the Hermann Hesse Museum and his home or the Haus Dix Museum in the neighbouring village of Hemmenhofen (Otto Dix also lived on Lake Constance for many years), Boat trips, an excursion to the monastery island of Reichenau (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, pretty Stein am Rhein, lively Constance or Meersburg, wellness (at Hotel Hirschen in Horn or Hotel Bora in Radolfzell)

Why we like this house

Two light-footed, atmospheric houses in a literally poetic neighbourhood

This house is great for

Couples, families and friends, those seeking peace and quiet, active people and dog owners

Sustainability

Heat pump, public transport: accessible by bus and boat (stops in Gaienhofen), nearest railway station in Radolfzell

Owners of Hermann und Mia

Owner

Journalists Anke and Felix Krohmer love Lake Constance and good architecture. In their holiday homes, they have combined both and created a very special feel-good place where their culinary passion for authentic gastronomy also comes to the fore. Insider tips and a bottle of excellent wine from the region included.


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Details

Region DE – Germany, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Gaienhofen
Lake Constance
Name hermann&mia
Scenery On the Höri peninsula with a view of Untersee (a tributary of Lake Constance)
Number of guests Max. 8, 4 in each house (plus one sofa bed each)
Completed 2023
Design Ingo Bucher-Beholz, Bucher Beholz Architekten, Gaienhofen
Architecture Modern
Accomodation Holiday home
Criteria 1-4 (house/apartment), Apartments combinable, Dog-friendly, Family, Garden, Hiking, Lake/river, No car needed

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3 Comments

Wir durften im Sommer 25 einige Tage in diesem außer­ge­wöhnlich schönen Feri­enhaus ver­bringen — wir waren rundum begeistert! Die hoch­wertige, bis ins Detail durch­dachte Aus­stattung (Geschirr, Gläser, Bett­wäsche, Hand­tücher, Möbel) lässt keine Wünsche offen: alles ist von bester Qua­lität, perfekt auf­ein­ander abge­stimmt und ver­mittelt sofort ein Gefühl von Ruhe und Groß­zü­gigkeit. Das Haus wirkt stets gemütlich und bietet gleich­zeitig Rück­zugsorte für alle Gene­ra­tionen (wir waren 3). Gemeinsame Zeit, ent­spannte Abende auf der tollen Ter­rasse mit Blick auf den Bodensee — hier gelingt das mühelos. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und nehmen wun­derbare Erin­ne­rungen mit.

Familie Obert sagt:

Zum Glück haben wir die kleine Buchungs­lücke über Ostern ent­deckt! Wir haben wun­der­volle, ent­spannte Stunden in diesem schönen Ort ver­bringen dürfen. Die Aus­sicht ist ein Traum. Und das Haus ist einfach ein per­fekter Archi­tektur-Entwurf. Dazu eine stimmige Wohlfühl-Ein­richtung. Am liebsten würden wir sofort dau­erhaft ein­ziehen. Herz­lichen Dank auf für die netten kleinen Dinge, die große Freude machen.

Familie Schmid, Reutlingen sagt:

Wir buchen schon seit vielen Jahren über Urlaubs­ar­chi­tektur und wurden bislang nie ent­täuscht.
In diesem Jahr haben wir “Hermann und Mia” ent­deckt — ein kleines Juwel oberhalb des Hermann Hesses Hauses in Gai­en­hofen am Bodensee.
In “Mia” sitzt man im Glashaus und kann einen herr­lichen Blick auf den Bodensee genießen — dieser ist aller­dings im November, zumindest am Morgen, häufig ver­nebelt, aber das gehört zur Atmo­sphäre dazu.
Innen ist “Mia” wohl durch­dacht und geschmackvoll — im unteren Geschoss ein sehr schöner Wohn-Ess­be­reich mit einer gut aus­ge­stat­teten Küche, ein ein­la­dender Ess­tisch, eine gemüt­lichen Sitzecke mit strah­lenden Lese­lampen, ein Schlaf­zimmer mit einem super bequemen Bett. In der oberen Etage eben­falls ein sehr schöner Auf­ent­halts­be­reich mit Balkon und ein gemüt­liches Schlaf­zimmer.
Der Bodensee und die Umgebung sind immer ein Erlebnis, er lädt zu schönen Wan­de­rungen ein, am Abend locken gute Restau­rants, z.B. das Hotel HIRSCHEN in Horn.
Es hat uns so gut gefallen, dass wir gleich für das kom­mende Jahr gebucht haben.

Ursula Magney & Ferdinand Georgen, Wiesbaden sagt:

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