Bad Zwischenahn, Germany
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
Romantik HotelsLakeside spa estate
Generations of the zur Brügge family shaped this lakeside retreat, pairing quiet lakefront bathing with easygoing Lower Saxony hospitality.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A tasteful, family-run tourist hotel close to the lake. If you are looking for a little luxury, book one of the smart rooms in the guesthouse, where you will also find one of the spa suites.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On a ten-hectare private lakeside park along the Zwischenahner Meer, secluded from the town center.
The rooms
Guesthouse quarters open toward the Zwischenahner Meer, offering quiet balconies, understated woodwork, and expansive water views.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated indoor pool sits under exposed timber beams, bordered by tiled loungers and glass walls facing the garden.
The saunas
Handcrafted sauna wagons rest directly on the lake shore, and tiered timber benches face out over the grounds.
The spa and gym
Treatment rooms look out into the gardens, and cardio equipment is set beneath sloped attic ceilings.
Eiden Restaurant
Tables fill the glass conservatory and lakefront terrace, serving seasonal regional fare and breakfast eggs from on-site hens.
At the table
Multi-course dinners are served in the sleek dining room of TERROIR. Nightcaps follow in the casino bar.
How it began
A 1971 fire destroyed the lakeside dining rooms in forty minutes. Neighbors helped the family rebuild, reopening a year later as Jagdhaus Eiden.
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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.