Havelberg, Germany
Arthotel Kiebitzberg
Artisan woodcraft guesthouse
Havelberg, Germany
Opened
2011
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
KiebitzbergArtisan woodcraft guesthouse
Local joiners and boatbuilders built this riverside guesthouse, furnishing every space from their own workshop beside rotating art exhibitions.
What it’s good at
Notable
Custom furnishings crafted in the owners' joinery workshop, beside rotating gallery exhibitions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
As its name suggests, art is a particular feature of this hotel which boasts excellent, comfortable guestrooms… plus a beautiful location on the River Havel.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The grounds look out over the Havel meadows, and Havelberg's historic island town is a short walk away.
The rooms
Custom timber furniture from the family workshop fills the bedrooms, and selected Wellness Suites add private infrared cabins.
The saunas
A bio-sauna is heated to 60 degrees Celsius, and a traditional Finnish sauna reaches 100 degrees.
The relaxation room
Adjustable loungers sit beside textured screens in the relaxation room, beneath a decorative lotus leaf wall sculpture.
Restaurant Schmokenberg
Terrace and conservatory tables look across the Havel river meadows, and the kitchen serves regional dishes and Wagyu beef.
How it began
Andreas Lewerken began crafting wooden toys in 1985 before expanding into boatbuilding and rebuilding this 19th-century inn.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.