Germany: The 10 most beautiful holiday homes directly on the river
For those who don't feel like going to crowded holiday resorts or trendy metropolises and simply want some peace and relaxation, holiday homes offer a good alternative - there are many of them in Germany that are located directly on the water.
Additional extras ensure that this nature-loving vacation offers something for everyone. These include private beach access or a private jetty with access to the water, as well as an on-site petting zoo and a sauna house in the garden. We present ten wonderfully tranquil accommodations in various German states.
This renovated and cozy accommodation is located directly on the Old Oder River. The house with garden can accommodate up to four people, and the Old Oder, which flows directly alongside the property, can be viewed from both the bedroom and the kitchen.
The garden features a terrace, flowers, and fruit trees. A private canoe invites you to paddle down the river. After a fun day paddling, you can relax in the kitchen-diner or by the fireplace in the living room. The garden is a great place to unwind in good weather. The average price per night is €105.
The river Alte Oder meanders along the beautiful garden.
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The Havelblick holiday cottage is located a 35-minute drive from Berlin. Completed in 2018, it offers 35 square meters of space for two people. Located in a nature reserve and directly on the water, it offers uninterrupted views of the Havel River. It also features private water access, a fireplace, underfloor heating, and a walk-in shower. The average price per night is €89.
Small but nice: The Havelblick holiday home for two people.
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Those traveling with a larger group can book the Waldblick house. This is also located on the 3,000-square-meter property. It features a south-facing terrace, panoramic windows, and two fireplaces.
The Uferhaus Werder, located on the listed island of the same name, offers 60 square meters of accommodation for up to three people. The accommodation offers views of the Havel River's banks, outdoor seating, a bedroom, and a bathroom. The renovated coach house, an outbuilding with a shelter, features an eat-in kitchen and a winter garden, where a sofa bed can be used as additional sleeping space for a third guest.
Relaxation in the winter garden with a view of the Havel.
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Walks, bike rides, and boat trips in the Havelland region are ideal leisure activities. The 700-year-old, winding old town of Werder Island boasts charming cafés and restaurants. The average price per night at a Uferhaus is €117.
This holiday home is located directly on the Peene River. For an average of €140 per night, it sleeps up to six people in two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the living room. The ecologically designed holiday home is spread over two and a half floors. It features a south-facing terrace, a fireplace, and glass-fronted gardens.
An oasis of peace: holiday homes on the river beckon with the finest nature.
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The 2,000-square-meter natural garden offers a special luxury: a separate cabin houses a sauna and relaxation room. After a sweat, guests can jump into the Peene River from the on-site jetty.
The Lütt Diekhus is a holiday home on the Lühe River in the Altes Land region. The modern and pleasantly furnished red-brick cottage offers 30 square meters of space for up to four people. The ground and upper floors are connected by a spiral staircase. The living room leads to the terrace and garden with views of the Lühe River. The average price per night is €85.
Enjoy nature and the Lüh River: This is possible at the Lütt Diekhus holiday home.
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The Altes Land region offers numerous excursions to orchards and traditional fruit farms. Trips to lighthouses and, of course, water sports are also particularly popular here. As a certified tour guide, your hostess will provide tips for leisure activities.
Up to six people can sleep in the 70 square meters of this former servants' quarters in Neu Bleckede. The renovated half-timbered cottage on the Elbe dike with beach access features underfloor heating, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. From the upper floor, you can see the Elbe barges.
Enjoy peace and water in a half-timbered house on the Elbe.
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The adjoining garden is equipped with a porch swing, barbecue grill, and lounge chairs. Guests can relax in a separate sauna. Tame animals such as cats, goats, and sheep are also found on the property. Guests are also welcome to use the orchard and herb garden. The average overnight stay costs €81.
If you're looking for peace and quiet, this old half-timbered house is the place to be. Its 140 square meters offer six beds and a bathroom. Located directly on the Elbe dike, it's one of the oldest farmsteads in the Wische region. The house is heated traditionally by stoves and a fireplace.
Half-timbered idyll directly on the Elbe dike.
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The garden consists of spacious lawns and fruit trees. Children can find space to play, barbecue, or relax in a deckchair. A bike ride along the dike takes you to nearby Werben in ten minutes. An average overnight stay costs €125.
The banks of the Sieg River are just 20 meters away from this holiday home , named "Simply Beautiful." The listed building was renovated in 2014 and is located an hour's drive from Cologne in the Windeck region. With 120 square meters and two bedrooms, it sleeps four to six people. The accommodation features a roof terrace with a sauna, an outdoor shower, and seating. In winter, a fireplace in the large living-dining area provides coziness. The average price per night is €98.
The renovated accommodation directly on the banks of the Sieg offers comfort and numerous leisure activities in the surrounding area.
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In the surrounding area, the Sieg Nature Trail offers beautiful hiking and cycling trails. There's also plenty to do on and in the water in the Windeck region: the Sieg River, a low mountain range, is an attractive spot for canoeists and anglers.
Located directly on the Nister Loop, this holiday home consists of two forester's cottages. The sound of a babbling river is guaranteed. The 60 square meter property offers two bedrooms. The accommodation, like the terrace, offers direct views of the river and nature. In addition to a fireplace, the holiday home also features a sauna. The average overnight stay costs €136.
The forester's lodge promises rustling and splashing included.
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The possible activities are diverse: You can hike along the Westerwaldsteig trail, and the 71-kilometer-long Nister Cycle Path follows the Nister River from its source to just before its confluence with the Sieg. Those interested in history can visit the small town of Hachenburg.
This holiday home, located directly on the Old Rhine, is modern and stylish. The tiny-house-style accommodation offers 16 square meters of living space, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a double bed accessible via a ladder. According to the owner, this minimalist house for two people, located in the middle of the nature reserve, and its waterfront views are intended to help you unwind. Price upon request.
Minimalism and nature: The tiny house directly on the Old Rhine offers relaxation.
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Water sports such as canoeing and stand-up paddling await on the Old Rhine, and the nature reserve boasts hiking and cycling trails. Those looking for a swim in a still body of water can visit the Mittelgrund gravel pit, just a few minutes' walk away.
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