Delicate cosmos, zinnias, dahlias, peonies and weeds – a wide variety of species and grasses transform the garden of Rooms & Blooms in the small hamlet of Kapenaker near Wormeldingen on the Moselle into a sea of flowers and colours. Slowflower is the name of the movement that promotes a more conscious approach to flowers. Local, seasonal, sustainable and toxin-free. A revived tradition that applies not only to the open spaces of Rooms & Blooms, but to the entire philosophy of the project: a former farm with one hectare of land outside Luxembourg City, which Stefanie and André Marxen-Hildebrand, together with the Berlin-based architectural firm Topotek 1, converted into a modern residential building with a guest house, slow flower farm and orchard for nature lovers.
Working in the garden was not only one of the first activities, it also served as inspiration for the design of the two houses, which were intended to preserve the spirit of the past and translate it into contemporary architecture.
In order to preserve the continuity of the surroundings, the buildings follow the original floor plan and a simple, archetypal form. This also applies to the holiday home, the outbuilding of the farm complex, which was rebuilt as a wooden structure: the exterior is clad in rough-sawn regional larch, while the interior is clad with large-format maritime pine panels. Designed on one level, it offers space for up to five people (70 m²) with two double bedrooms, a large open-plan living room with dining table, sofa and stove, a kitchen and an age-appropriate bathroom. The bright rooms with windows and passageways opposite each other are as fluid in design as the garden itself. Even the sliding doors disappear into the walls. The furnishings also emphasise simplicity and beauty, creating a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
In the garden room, you wake up to a view of the flower fields, the courtyard room reflects the sociable side of the house, and in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, guests can enjoy a small wooden veranda with deck chairs for watching the flowers. The specially designed garden in front of the holiday home was modelled on that of artist and director Derek Jarman in Dungeness. Whether you spend your days enjoying the view of the garden, immersing yourself in the art of slow flower farming with the owner, or exploring the region and nearby Luxembourg is up to you. Here, guests can enjoy a wide range of possibilities in a relaxed setting.
What to do
Cut flowers, arrange them and perhaps even draw them (various workshops are on offer), go hiking and cycling (the Moselle is only 10 minutes away), excursions to Luxembourg City (approx. 20 minutes away), the fairytale Müllerthal (also known as Little Switzerland), the village of Schengen in the border triangle (approx. 20 minutes away), Trier (approx. 40 minutes away), enjoy Michelin-starred cuisine and visit wineries.
Why we like this house
Clear, far-sighted architecture surrounded by blossoms, wild herbs and tranquil nature
This house is great for
Garden and nature enthusiasts, Luxembourg travellers and foodies – whether as a family, couple or group of friends
Sustainability
Public transport: to Beyren, then walk to Kapenaker (approx. 1 km away; all public transport in Luxembourg is free of charge)
Details
| Region |
LU - Luxembourg, Kapenaker Moselle region |
| Name | Rooms & Blooms Kapenaker |
| Scenery | In a quiet location amidst a field of flowers |
| Number of guests | Max. 5 |
| Completed | 2025 |
| Design | Topotek 1, Berlin and Siegle & Christophory, Luxembourg |
| Architecture | Modern |
| Accomodation | Holiday home |
| Criteria | 1-4 (house/apartment), Family, Garden, Hiking, Lake/river, Wine, No car needed |
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Mit einem herzlichen “Moien” wurden wir in Kapenaker willkommen geheißen. Idyllisch gelegen zwischen Dorfgemeinschaft auf der einen, und freier Sicht aufs Land auf der anderen Seite, fügt sich das stilvoll eingerichtete Haus in die Landschaft ein. Die hohen Decken, der Shaker-Ofen, die Schiebetüren und die Holzvertäfelung spenden dem Ferienhaus einen einzigartigen, skandinavisch angehauchten, zurückhaltenden Charakter — die vielen bodentiefen Glastüren Leichtigkeit und die Hosts Stefanie und André eine besonders herzliche Gelassenheit. Das Haus ist vollständig ausgestattet und durch die getrennten Schlafzimmer perfekt geeignet für verschiedenste Reise-Konstellationen. Der Weg in die Stadt ist kurz und so ideal für spontane Ausflüge — und gerade lang genug, um alles hinter sich zu lassen, den Ausblick zu genießen und den Hund Oslo dabei zu beobachten, wie er in den Blumenfeldern spielt. Wir haben das Haus für dessen Freiräume schätzen gelernt — es ist der perfekte Ort zum Ankommen, Herunterfahren, Kochen, Lesen und Schreiben — zum Kreativ sein, neue Gedanken entfachen oder um absoluten Fokus zu finden. Ich freue mich schon darauf, wenn es das nächste Mal heißt “Moien — Willkommen in Kapenaker”.
We absolutely loved it!
I can’t recommend Rooms and Blooms in Kapernacker enough! The flower farm is absolutely breathtaking, and there’s nothing more peaceful than waking up surrounded by the scent of fresh blossoms. The house itself is warm, inviting, and perfectly sized for a family— a true countryside haven.