The cul-de-sac in which Spielleite Acht is hidden is as tranquil as the village of Farchant in the Werdenfelser Land which is knwon for its healthy climate. The ensemble features the two holiday homes Klara and Hedwig as well as a shared sauna house. Embedded in the Upper Bavarian landscape and building culture with its wooden façades, overhanging balconies and colourful cottage gardens. Traditional elements that the newly constructed buildings also pick up on and translate into modern, timeless forms. In order to maximise the view of the Alpine chain, both houses were specifically planned ‘around the mountain view’.
With Spielleite Acht, the architectur firm arnhard und eck has designed a house as a solid construction but with a timber look on the outside and plastered with clay on the inside. 80 cm thick walls surround the interior, which repeatedly opens up to deep sitting windows and viewing points. Due to the minimalist interior and the natural colour concept — sometimes in light, sometimes in dark tones — the rooms remain beautifully understated. Only a few selected details, such as the red bathroom fittings, set occasional colour accents.
House Klara, which is slightly set back in the ensemble, can accommodate up to four guests and offers a view of the Alpine chain from the Dreitorspitze to the Zugspitze. You’ll find a prime spot in the seating window right next to the fireplace or in the light-coloured wooden kitchen with dining area and south-facing balcony on the first floor.
In the second house, Hedwig, all bedrooms are on the ground floor, so that you are accompanied by the mountain panorama of the Alp and Zugspitze as you ‘climb up’ to have breakfast. As Hedwig is suitable for larger families and groups of friends of up to six people, the balcony is also a little wider and extends the open-plan living, dining and cooking area thanks to the roof overhang.
In the spacious garden, guests will not only find the sauna house, but also a variety of special places among the old trees — from the cottage garden to a shaded terrace and a fire bowl. The Alps are always in view.
What to do
From the Spielleite Acht you start directly into nature - whether for hiking, biking or cross-country skiing (the next hiking trail or trail is only a few steps away and the next cross-country ski run is only 100 metres away), there is a panoramic outdoor pool directly in Farchant, Farchant has its own ski slope and the thundering Kuhfluchtwasserfälle waterfalls, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 3 km away and offers alpine variety all year round (from the glacier on the Zugspitze to the Partnachklamm gorge, from mountain tours to skiing and culture), other excursion destinations: Linderhof Castle and Neuschwanstein as well as city trips to Innsbruck or Munich
Why we like this house
A place that truly grounds you - the mountains so close.
This house is great for
Families, groups of friends and couples - whether for being active or relaxing
Sustainability
E-charging station 300 metres away, public transport: Farchant has its own train station (10 min. walk)
Owner
Anne and Matthias Mutz are the warm hosts of Spielleite Acht. It is a heartfelt project for both of them, and a piece of home for Anne: about 100 years ago, her ancestors, the sisters Klara and Hedwig Rumbucher, acquired the small house at Spielleitenweg 8. "When we started the renovation in 2022, we soon had to realise that the old house could not be saved. But by saying goodbye to what was there, we created space for something new - and thus a place to unwind, feel at home and simply be."
Details
| Region | DE – Germany, Bavaria, Farchant |
| Name | Spielleite Acht |
| Scenery | In a small mountain village with a particularly healthy climate in the Zugspitzland, 3 kilometres from Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| Number of guests | House Klara: 4 people (and 1 baby in an extra bed), House Hedwig: 6 people (and 1 baby in an extra bed); |
| Completed | 2025 |
| Design | Christine Arnhard & Markus Eck, München |
| Architecture | Modern |
| Accomodation | Holiday home |
| Criteria | 1-4 (house/apartment), 1-6 (house/apartment), Dog-friendly, Family, Garden, Golf, Hiking, Lake/river, Mountains, Sauna, Skiing, No car needed |
| Same Architects | Stelzenhaus, Steinhaus am Auerbach, Holzhaus am Auerbach |
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Wir haben ein verlängertes Wochenende in Klara verbracht. K L A R A hat vom ersten Augenblick unser Herz erobert und wir konnten uns an der Architektur und der Inneneinrichtung nicht satt sehen. Die an die Natur angelehnte Farbgebung und das reduzierte und funktionales Design sind in einem Einklang verbunden. Für uns eine der schönsten Unterkünfte, in denen wir bis jetzt gewohnt haben. Einfach ein Ort zum Wohlfühlen und Entspannen. Wir freuen uns schon auf den nächsten Besuch.
Klara — ein ganz besonderer Ort.
Dieses Haus hat einen einzigartigen Charakter auf verschiedenster Ebenen. Bestechende architektonische Klarheit gepaart mit absoluter Geborgenheit, die die Räume bieten. Geschmackvoll durchdacht bis ins Detail. Durch die Fenster Ausblicke und Weitblicke in die sagenhafte Bergwelt.
Bzgl. Ausstattung fehlt es an nichts. Die Küche lädt mit Ihrer umfassende hochwertigen Ausstattung sofort ein mit dem Kochen zu beginnen.
Es waren meine ersten beiden Wochen, die ich im August 25 in der Klara verbracht habe. Es werden garantiert nicht meine letzten gewesen sein.
Wir haben eine wunderschöne Urlaubswoche in dieser Oase namens Klara verbracht. Das Haus ist sehr sehr modern und unglaublich stilvoll eingerichtet. Allein das sorgte schon für eine sofortige Erholung. Wir gehen sogar so weit und sagen, wir haben uns noch nie so wohl in einer Ferienwohnung gefühlt. Da Anne und Matthias am Tag unserer Ankunft vor Ort waren, wurden wir warmherzig empfangen.
In dem neu gebauten Haus, welches ganz ruhig in einem Wohngebiet liegt, hatten wir einen beeindruckenden Blick auf das Gebirge. Wir konnten von mehreren Fenstern aus die Zugspitze sehen. Die Wohnung war super sauber, und es war alles vorhanden, was wir brauchten. Also wirklich alles, und bei jedem einzelnen Gegenstand wurde besonders auf Qualität und Stil gesetzt. (Keine aufdringlichen synthetischen Gerüche, in der Küche kein Plastikkram, ja sogar die Kerze war aus Bienenwachs).
Wir haben jeden Tag einen Ausflug unternommen und auf diese Weise einige schöne Orte besucht. Auf den einladenden Fensterbänken haben wir viel gelesen — die Wohnung bietet ganz viele solcher Wohlfühlplätze. Einen Abend haben wir auch die Sauna im Garten genossen.
Wir bedanken uns für diese schöne, erholsame Woche bei euch und kommen gern wieder, denn den Ausflug auf die Zugspitze haben wir aufgrund der Wetterlage nicht geschafft👌🏻
In every detail, you sense the creators’ desire: it has to be perfect. And so, Klara House has been a truly welcoming temporary home for us. When you build with heart and soul, it’s palpable in everything you see and touch. The beautiful surroundings are enriched by a wonderful house.
We had a very pleasant stay at the Klara flat. The contemporary construction respects the tradition of this purely Bavarian locality, with its church boasting a bulbous bell tower, farmhouses, and a charming square with a fountain. Great care has been taken in the choice of furniture and fittings, and the facilities are very good. The coffee machine deserves a special mention — it’s so beautiful that you don’t dare use it! There is also a lovely sauna in the garden.
Our hosts Anna and Matthias provided a very warm and attentive welcome.
In short, it’s an excellent base for exploring this beautiful region, which is rich in monuments (notably Linderhof Castle and Wies Church), lakes (including the famous Eibsee and the chic Tegernsee) and stunning landscapes.