Germany

Sunny dune landscapes, beach chairs, cycling by the bay – when you think of the German Baltic Sea, you probably dream of mild summer holidays. But what does it actually look like here in winter? Especially in the run-up to Christmas, the Baltic Sea shows a very special side. The sea becomes rougher, the play of colours in the sky is more intense and other enchanting natural phenomena delight guests. The SeeHuus Lifestyle Hotel on Timmendorfer Strand is a cosy retreat for a winter stay.

Some people collect stamps – others collect special plants. The story of the garden surrounding Seegut Zeppelin begins in 1907, when the former textile manufacturer Gustav Gminder had a villa built on the shores of Lake Constance as a summer retreat. As far as we know, he was not fond of stamps, but exotic trees from all over the world – including a sequoia from California. And because the property has always been in careful hands over the years, we can still admire this diverse stock of trees today. And much more besides. Because the Fennel family is now respectfully continuing this legacy.

Berlin, known for its relentless energy, vibrant creativity, and historical diversity, is a city that never rests. Among the bustling streets, endless cultural offerings, and the city’s fast-paced rhythm, finding a peaceful haven may seem impossible. Yet, in the Westend district of Berlin, there lies an unexpected refuge: the Hotel Wilmina.

Seegut Zeppelin is a special place: one with history, one with unspoilt nature, one of the few with access to Lake Constance, one that elegantly combines the past and the modern, one that is treated with respect. The Seegut Zeppelin is a place whose charm reveals itself without loud words, it simply rests within itself. The Fennel family has captured the genius loci of Seegut Zeppelin and, with the help of Plösser Architekten and interior design studio Linie Zweii, has created a breathtaking retreat.

Ten things to say about the newly opened Seegut Zeppelin:

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.

How can you make your working day a little more varied? Our tip: with a workation stay at the Baltic Sea in Hotel SAND! Swap the office chair for a beach chair, the natural materials used for the hotel's interior inspire completely new, sustainable ideas. The fantastic view of Timmendorfer Strand from the roof terrace sparks creative ideas and every e-mail to business partners ends with SANDy greetings.

While dry bread and tap water were served in the former women's prison a few decades ago, the Wilmina hotel ensemble now reaches for the culinary stars. The Lovis restaurant with adjoining bar is a star in Berlin's gourmet sky. And it continues to sparkle…

SANDwindandweather – that’s probably the best way to describe the feeling of freedom that comes over you when you can visit the Baltic Sea in autumn and winter.

If you think of mountains, skiing and Halligalli when you think of winter vacation, you should go to Timmendorfer Strand on the Baltic Sea. Because this invites cordially - to come down, to enjoy, to linger. Close to the beach ...

The 4 * lifestyle hotel SAND is a place of inspiration, a mix of pure naturalness and hip lifestyle - a place to feel good, which feels both cosmopolitan and uncomplicated.

Rome wasn't built in a day? In order to set up such a successful and well considered project as a hotel with a completely new concept, certainly. That's why the Seidel family, working as architects also spent more than 5 years on the implementation of their very personal and visionary project, the design hotel Laurichhof in Pirna, which opened in 2019. The experience of design and creativity should be put on a whole new level.

At SAND, located only a few minutes walk from Timmendorfer Strand, one enjoys vacation as a journey to oneself through deceleration, absence of everything superfluous and the awareness of being able to enjoy with a clear conscience.

Discovering the SAND paradise on the Baltic Sea with the environmentally friendly bamboo bicyles which supporta social project in Ghana.

Do you travel for business three or more times a month? If so, all the more reason to find a place that makes your stay as comfortable as possible, and perhaps even a bit more ...

The design hotel Laurichhof is as versatile as its guests, as inspiring as a showroom and as homely as the most beautiful home you have ever seen ...

Das Graseck, the solitary highlight above garmisch-partenkirchen, combines a hotel and preventive medicine centre under one roof ...

If you are very lucky, you can see whales and dolphins from the roof terrace of the boutique hotel SAND on Timmendorfer Strand ...