The Cap San Diego, known as the “White Swan of the South Atlantic,” is a 1961 cargo ship turned museum with a permanent berth at Hamburg’s Überseebrücke. Part of the city’s iconic harbor panorama, the world’s largest navigable cargo ship departs several times a year for special voyages. Open daily for tours, it also hosts exhibitions like “A Suitcase Full of Hope,” detailing emigrants’ stories from 1850 to 1930. Visitors can even stay overnight in original passenger cabins. The ship serves also as a venue for events and cultural programs.
The most extraordinary place to sleep far and wide… Near the Friedrichsruh forester’s lodge in the Sachsenwald forest, you can enjoy a little luxury and adventure in the middle of nature. A raised hide with its own sleeping pulpit offers the ultimate sleeping experience with a night under the stars approx. 800 metres from the main house. The fire basket creates a cosy atmosphere in the evening before the cosy bed – with a window to watch the animals – awaits you two metres higher up.
In the middle of nature, directly on the Eiderstrand in Schleswig-Holstein, very close to the Kiel Canal, you can spend the night on a houseboat or in a rum barrel. This is where the Eider ferry used to cross from one shore to the other. Today it is a pure nature experience for individualists and hungry mouths who want to relax and enjoy themselves in harmony with nature – without sacrificing comfort. Discover the „Bootsmann“ in Breiholz.
Preferably in the great outdoors, but don’t want to get camping equipment first or do without a cosy bed, your own shower and kitchen? In the middle of Schleswig-Holstein? Then try glamping in the Tiny Escape – you can hardly get closer to nature without sacrificing comfort. Why is it so easy to switch off in a Tiny? Because even if you wanted to, you wouldn’t be able to fit all your everyday stuff in – either on holiday or permanently. But even better: you get the chance to spend the night in places where otherwise only tents would go. But you still get the feeling of being outside, close to nature.
The sleeping beach chair is located near the sea, directly on the beach. During the day, it is no different from the usual beach chairs, but at night it becomes an exceptional sleeping option. Awaken childhood memories that lie dormant deep within us and have often been forgotten. This offers the best prerequisite for releasing the body’s own happiness hormones and experiencing feelings of happiness! Along the North Sea and Baltic Sea, you can book the beach chair and spend comfortable nights under the stars.
Experience the magic of staying in a castle or château where history and luxury blend perfectly. Imagine sleeping in a royal setting with spacious rooms and breathtaking views. Enjoy the charm of old architecture surrounded by scenic landscapes. Whether for a romantic getaway or a special occasion, these unique stays offer an unforgettable escape into a world of elegance and tradition.
Experience an African adventure with accommodation options that bring you close to nature. The mobile Ranger Lodges offer an immersive wilderness stay, while the Tent Lodges provide a romantic atmosphere. Some of the cosy Safari Lodges serve as the perfect retreat, offering stunning views of wild animals – an unforgettable experience!
Imagine a cozy, unique camping barrel that feels like a cozy retreat. Inside, a spacious family bed and two fold-out children’s beds provide both comfort and adventure. A fold-out table and smart storage solutions add convenience, while nearby bathroom facilities and infra-red heating ensure warmth and coziness on cooler nights.
For a unique overnight experience on the beach, head to the North Sea in Niedersachsen. Spend the night in a spacious beach chair for two, listening to the waves and stargazing over the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea National Park. The beach chairs are equipped with windproof, waterproof covers to ensure a comfortable stay, even in bad weather. Depending on the package, linen, cleaning, and extras may be included.
A bed under the Baltic sky! In the seaside resort of Travemünde, a dream comes true! What could be more romantic than falling asleep to the sound of the waves? Be at one with nature as the sun sets and the beach is bathed in starlight. When was the last time you saw a sunrise from the beach? As dawn lights up the eastern sky, be one of the first to walk barefoot on the sand and enjoy the here and now. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast served at your bedside with views of the Baltic Sea glistening in the morning light. There is no better way to start a new day!
Freedom – that’s what guests in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern appreciate about a boating holiday. They can choose their own route and breaks, simply enjoy a dip in the river or lake in warm weather and experience the boundless expanse of the shimmering waters. On most inland waterways, recreational captains can set sail after a short briefing – without a licence. The Müritz is one of the ideal areas. Together with Kölpinsee, Fleesensee and Plauer See, it offers boaters over 180 square kilometres of water under the keel.
Spending the night in a tree house is a childhood dream for many people. In Lower Saxony, this special experience is possible in several places. The Wolf Centre in Dörverden, the Tree House Hotel Aerzen, the Tree House Hotel Solling and the Tree House Hotel Otterndorf offer tree houses for overnight stays. Due to the height of the tree house, a wonderful view awaits you as soon as you get up.
Nature can be admired in all its splendour on the East Frisian Islands. The sea on all sides, beaches and dunes invite you to relax on Norderney, Juist and Co. In addition to the sea air, salt water and the calming effect of the sound of the sea, thalassotherapy is also widely practised. Thalassotherapy uses seawater, algae and mud to treat illnesses and ailments and promote general well-being. The East Frisian islands have been recognised as Thalasso North Sea spas.
