Oppurg, Germany
Rittergut Positz
Restored Thuringian manor
Restored Thuringian manor
The former knight's estate functions as a quiet farmstead inn, gathering guests around its enclosed courtyard and tavern hearth.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A restored seventeenth-century manor and enclosed courtyard complex tracing back to 1074.
Listed
Converted timber barns house rooms with exposed wooden rafters and antique furnishings.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The estate surrounding Rittergut Positz can be dated, impressively, back to 1074, making the hotel’s 17th century manor house relatively new in comparison.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Quiet estate forest and open fields surround the grounds, with Oppurg Castle just three kilometres to the west.
The rooms
Rooms set in the converted barns retain heavy timber rafters and antique furnishings, looking out across the surrounding fields.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool
A natural outdoor pool and Kneipp walking path sit in the private garden of the Freyraum Suite.
At the table
Wirtshaus 1755 sits in the manor's vaulted sixteenth-century wing, with tables set beneath wrought-iron chandeliers and out across the cobblestone courtyard.
How it began
Left derelict after 1979 and used for firefighting drills, the ruined estate was rescued by Stefan and Kristin Schwarzer in 1997.
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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.