The new Seegut Zeppelin, which opened its doors on 6 May 2024, is located in the middle of an old landscaped park directly on Lake Constance. The hotel buildings clad in glazed spruce wood around the Villa Gminder in Friedrichshafen-Fischbach are just 50 metres from the shore. The modern solitary buildings blend discreetly into the protected park. Inside, the surrounding nature is impressively restaged through wall-high windows. The furnishings are based on natural materials and high-quality design; the cuisine is based on an innovative concept with a vegetarian focus. The name of the hotel is Seegut Zeppelin.

The Seegut Zeppelin is one of the few hotels on Lake Constance that is located directly on the shore and has its own access to the lake. Generosity, space and outstanding interior design characterise the four modern stand-alone buildings that surround the listed Villa Gminder.

The 62 rooms, reception, bar and wellness area are located in the new buildings. The function rooms are spread across the new buildings and the villa. Inside, views of the lake, the park and the fruit and herb garden open up again and again. Brand-name furniture from Freifrau and the Stuhlmanufaktur horgenglarus make the hearts of design lovers beat faster. Home textiles made of linen and cotton create a link to the textile manufacturer Gustav Gminder, who once had the villa built in the centre of the complex.

Rooms

All rooms at the Seegut have a balcony or terrace. We particularly recommend the forest rooms in Haus August or the park rooms in Haus Helene, as they offer a marvellous view of the lake. The rooms are furnished with great attention to detail. Silver fir panelling, oak floorboards and lime plaster create an atmosphere that reflects a refuge in the middle of nature. Here I can come to rest and enjoy the time. Mindfulness is very important here, especially in our fast-moving times.

Culinary

Villa Gminder is home to the Pinus restaurant, named after an impressive black pine tree between the restaurant and the lakeshore. The cuisine at Pinus has a clear vegetarian focus and places the sharing principle at the centre, with different components served at the same time.

History

The wealthy textile manufacturer Gustav Gminder from Reutlingen had secured a marvellous lakeside property for his family’s “summer retreat” on the shores of Lake Constance in Fischbach. The well-known architect of the time, Theodor Fischer, was commissioned to design a villa. In 1929, the Evangelical Deaconess Institution bought the property and operated it intermittently as a hospital, convalescent home and later as a holiday and conference centre. In 2014, the Deaconess House found new owners: Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH acquired the property and operated it as a holiday and conference centre through a subsidiary. However, due to the outdated building fabric and the existing room structure, the guest house could not be run profitably. A new design was therefore considered, with which the Plösser architects’ office from Friedrichshafen was commissioned. At the beginning of 2016, the Fennel family won the tender to run the guesthouse with their sustainability-focussed concept.

The hotel’s special location in the middle of a protected landscape park means even greater responsibility towards the surrounding nature. Care is taken to ensure that the shore area is only moderately frequented all year round and, in particular, that the peace and quiet of the wild birds wintering in Fischbach Bay is not disturbed. The eastern part of the park is separated by a hedge of wild shrubs and is reserved exclusively for flora and fauna.

An oasis of tranquility in the bustling heart of the metropolis. A place of contemplation and retreat, serving as a counterpoint to the bustling activities of the urban surroundings. The historically preserved ensemble, consisting of a former courthouse and a women’s prison, has been redesigned, expanded, and repurposed by the architects Grüntuch Ernst. It now houses the Hotel Wilmina, the Lovis Restaurant, and an art and cultural space called Amtsalon.

From the rooftop terrace, a soothing view of courtyards, gardens, and green rooftops unfolds. The lush garden, adorned with trees, shrubs, and climbing plants, invites relaxation and rejuvenation.

For those who prefer to unwind inside the hotel, there are opportunities in the Fireplace Lounge with a cup of tea or in the Library with books that reach up to the ceiling. Elegant billiard tables and classic board games beckon in the Billiard Room.

In the 44 light-filled rooms, you’ll encounter a calming aesthetic with bright colors and natural materials. Notably, the luxurious comfort of handcrafted COCO-MAT beds ensures you wake up fully rested to embrace the new day.

Best Room

Penthouse Suite

The new Penthouse level seamlessly blends clean lines with panoramic views. Floor-to-ceiling glass facades are shielded by metal chains, offering privacy while gracefully enveloping the historic structure. These additions are minimalistic and tranquil, yet they carry a poetic touch. In contrast to the Penthouse Compact, the Penthouse Suite features a separate room with a workspace and a sofa bed, which can be separated by a sliding door.

Wellness

For relaxation after an eventful day, guests have access to a sauna and a gym equipped with high-quality fitness equipment.

During the summer, guests can cool off in the 10-meter-long refreshing pool, while in the winter, a revitalizing ice bath awaits them after the sauna.

For those looking to escape the stresses of everyday life, a massage is available. Book a massage and indulge in a pampering experience.

Kulinarik

Lovis Restaurant and Bar

Chef Sophia Rudolph and her team reimagine traditional dishes, bringing to life a hidden place nestled amidst lush gardens.

LOTTA

A stroll through the lush gardens of the Wilmina leads you to the day bar LOTTA. With a selection of seasonal drinks and homemade specialities, it’s the ideal place for breakfast or an aperitif.

Wilmina Brot

The in-house bakery Wilmina Brot is located next to the hotel entrance. Watch how fresh bread is baked daily in the glass bakery and choose between various sourdough breads and fine baked goods.

Amatsalon

Amtsalon is a multidisciplinary space for temporary projects from the realms of art, architecture, design, and beyond. A former courthouse transformed into a unique event venue in the heart of Berlin.

Let’s Laurich

Laurichhof is located in Pirna, at the gateway to Saxon Switzerland, just 30 minutes from Dresden and 90 minutes from Prague. The design hotel is as versatile as its guests, as inspiring as a showroom and as homely as the most beautiful home you have ever seen. In 27 different, luxuriously furnished suites, which are equipped with designer pieces ranging from the tiles, the lamps to the reading chairs. Guest are taken into fascinating dream worlds. The range of styles extends from classic over romantic to modern.

The successful interior designer Annette Katrin Seidel, her husband and architect Uwe Seidel and their son and architecture student Philip Seidel, are the creative minds behind the family-run hotel. The passionate hosts want their guests to be introduced to the inspiring world of interior design, where they can try out and experience the extraordinary furniture and furnishings of renowned designers during their holidays. After their stay all pieces of furniture can be purchased and complete design concepts can be taken home.

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In the wellness area grasses, ferns and moss grow from the ceiling and guests can enjoy physiotherapy sessions, massages or the sauna. The restaurant Lazy Laurich also offers plenty of pleasure and should be enjoyed to the fullest: The chef spoils guests with regional and seasonal dishes, refined with exotic nuances from distant countries. The suites, equipped with high-quality kitchens, can also be used as self-catering holiday apartments.

Laurichhof is one of the 2021 winners of the German Design Award in the category “Interior Architecture”. The German Design Award honors innovative products and projects, their manufacturers and designers, which are pioneering in the German and international design landscape. The Laurichhof operators’ idea is as inspiring as it is consistent and coherently implemented in their hotel down to the last detail, writes the jury in its statement.

Best Room – 27 individual suites

27 individually designed suites, for every lifestyle and furnishing taste: At the Laurichhof the different suites tell sophisticated stories. The cinematic staging of high-quality furnishings and designer furniture in the suites is intended to surprise, inspire and transport guests into functional fantasy worlds. Rooms were defined down to the smallest detail, from the tap to the socket.

Modern maritime lifestyle by the sea

Here, lifestyle meets warmth; wood, light sand tones and fresh ocean colours give the SeeHuus its individual modern maritime flair. The hotel on the Timmendorfer beach/Niendorf is beguiling with its high-quality furnishings and gorgeous location by the sea. Guests are offered a selection of two restaurants, a conference room, an underground carpark, a lavish lobby with bar and a large outdoor terrace overlooking the sea.

All 67 rooms and 7 suites are equipped with balconies – sea view is optional – as well as comfortable seating and a Rainshower. The hotel wellness area comes equipped with a pool, massages and beauty treatments, a fitness studio, steam bath, Finnish sauna, sanarium and relaxation room. The many golf courses nearby provide an alternative to wellness and relaxation. A day of sightseeing at the nearby Hanseatic City of Lübeck can embrace the luxury of browsing the shops of individual character.

Best Room – Junior Suite Seaside

The beautifully furnished, 42 sqm Junior Suite Seaside at SeeHuus is the pinnacle of comfort. The spacious room comes with a modern rainshower and bathtub, a flat screen TV, an iPod docking station, mini bar and even more amenities. A comfortable seating area invites guests to relax and a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea awaits them on the balcony.

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THE GRASECK- mountain hideaway & health care is situated in an outstanding and absolutely quiet secluded location above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, only accessible via the Graseck gondola lift, newly built in 2023. The exclusive boutique hotel offers 33 rooms and suites in a modern Alpine design with breathtaking views of the Upper Bavarian Alps. You can come here ‘just’ to relax in the panoramic wellness area with two pools and several saunas or to go on extensive hikes of all levels of difficulty right on the doorstep, or add a holistic medical check-up to your health-promoting stay. In the adjoining specialist practice, all examinations relevant to preventive medicine can be carried out by various specialists in just one place – without any waiting times and at the highest technical and medical level. And it goes without saying that the cuisine at this hotel is not only a pleasure, but also healthy.

Best Room – Loft Suite

Enjoy the latest comfort in the 60 sqm Suite: a hall with cloakroom on the second floor, an extra comfortable boxspringbed, two flatscreen TVs, an Illy espresso machine and a separate lounge with minibar. The large balcony has sensational panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Lifestyle at the Baltic sea

The SAND in Timmendorfer Strand on the Baltic Sea offers SANDy time-outs. Just 50 metres from the beach, the boutique hotel stands for individuality, top quality, sustainability and naturalness. The ‘Sand Aspires Natural Design’ philosophy is reflected in the natural products used. Natural fabrics and accessories made from flotsam and jetsam combined with clear colours and elegant design create a unique ambience for moments of relaxation throughout the design hotel. Environmentally friendly energy is generated by geothermal energy. The 75 rooms and suites are furnished with furniture made from recycled teak and the beds are made from pure natural materials, offering sophisticated living in a relaxed atmosphere.

Brand new: the SANDlounge. The design is both cosmopolitan and down to earth – with gentle beauty and loving details. Large glass elements provide a view of the wind and weather. Accompanied by a cool cocktail or a hot drink. It gets even hotter in the rooftop sauna with open-air relaxation area and a sweeping view over the village to the sea.

Best Room – AndMore Suite

The AndMore Suite offers its guests a stylish, purist atmosphere on 31-35 sqm. Lean back and experience that certain something – the design hotel opens the doors to a place where natural quality and contemporary lifestyle meet. The wonderful view of the Baltic Sea from the suites on the higher floors rounds off the superior level of comfort at the hotel.