Wangels / Ostholstein, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Germany's northernmost tree house hotel. Family-run treetop suites on a 25-hectare former farm in Wangels, five metres above the rolling East Holstein countryside, minutes from the Baltic Sea.
Five metres above the ground, each tree house looks out over the rolling fields of East Holstein. Galloway cattle graze below. The Baltic Sea sits just minutes away. Built from natural, ecological materials on a 25-hectare former farm in Wangels, every suite bears the name of a neighbouring village. Scandinavian design lines meet raw wood and open sky.
This is not a staged experience product. It is a quiet retreat where the experience arises from nature itself. The family behind Ostsee Baumhaushotel started with a clear attitude: closeness to nature, responsibility, and the courage to think things differently. Reduction creates space for the essentials. Birds instead of traffic, far-reaching views instead of screens.
E-bikes wait at the property for rides along the Baltic Sea coast. After dark, the natural pond on site becomes a stargazing spot far from light pollution. Workation packages pair high-speed internet with treetop quiet. Experience packages range from solo retreats to proposals and girlfriends' getaways. The Weissenhaus nature reserve and its dune landscape sit nearby. There are no programmed schedules. The pace is set by the season, the weather, and the guest.
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Route length: 3.6km loopEstimated time: 48minLoop routeNaturschutzgebiet Graswarder/Heiligenhafen is a protected nature reserve established in 1968 and operated by NABU. This area is designated as a restricted zone with no fishing allowed, ensuring the preservation of its natural environment. Visitors can enjoy observing diverse wildlife and peaceful natural surroundings. Information about the reserve is available on its official website.
Area sceneryRoute length: 3.7km loopEstimated time: 50minLoop routeDannauer See und Umgebung is a protected nature reserve established in 1993. It is recognized as a Naturschutzgebiet (nature protection area) and offers a natural environment ideal for observing local wildlife. The area is managed to preserve its ecological value, making it a tranquil destination for nature enthusiasts.
Area sceneryRoute length: 1.3km loopEstimated time: 18minLoop routeOstsee Baumhaushotel Schleswig-Holstein is a leisure park operated by Oliver Jenny and Ostsee Baumhaus GmbH & Co.KG with opening hours from 06:00 to 22:00 daily. The park features natural settings conducive to wellbeing and nature watching.
Area sceneryRoute length: 5.1km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeEstablished in 1942, this long-standing nature reserve is protected under a class 4 designation. It is recognized as a Naturschutzgebiet with strong conservation status.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 8.9 km directBungsberg is a natural peak reaching 168 meters elevation and hosts a man-made survey point. It is a well-known tourism viewpoint with additional reference in Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 5.9km loopEstimated time: 1.5hLoop routeEstablished in 1991, this nature reserve protects the Kronswarder area and the southeastern part of the Große Binnensee. It holds class 4 protection status.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 8.2km loopEstimated time: 2hLoop routeKleiner Binnensee und angrenzende Salzwiesen is a protected nature reserve established in 1957. It features salt marshes and a small lake, offering opportunities for nature observation and peaceful outdoor experiences. The area is classified under protection class 4, emphasizing its environmental importance.
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Straight-line distance from hotel: 15 km directThe D2 Ostseeküsten-Radweg - Abschnitt SH-Ost is a national cycle route section in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, extending from Schilksee to Großenbrode. It is part of the Baltic Sea Cycle Route network and marked as section DE-SH-East.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 19 km directGömnitzer Turm is a historic lighthouse standing 8 meters tall. It is a man-made building classified as a viewpoint but is not wheelchair accessible.
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Route length: 0.4km loopEstimated time: 6minLoop routeHochtorfriedhof is a park featuring a grass surface. Its designation as a leisure park makes it a pleasant outdoor area for relaxation and nature observation.
The Bistro & Farm Shop sits on the farm grounds below the tree houses. Regional and organic products fill the shelves. Mornings begin with a breakfast basket delivered directly to your treetop suite. For day trips along the coast, a picnic basket can be ordered and taken along. No white tablecloths, no formal service. The food follows the same philosophy as the hotel: regional, organic, fair. The farm shop doubles as a place to bring a piece of East Holstein home.
The Baumhaus SPA is deliberately set apart from the tree houses. It is not a classic spa. It is a quiet retreat, minimalist, clear, and embedded in nature. A small Finnish design sauna opens onto a sweeping panorama of the East Holstein countryside. Outside, an open-air hot tub sits among trees and meadows, usable year-round. A relaxation terrace faces the fields. The concept is consciously decelerated. Sauna. Whirlpool. Silence. Guests must be 16 or older. The spa is reserved for overnight guests only.
Sustainability is not a programme at Ostsee Baumhaushotel. It is the founding impulse. The family behind the hotel started with a clear attitude: closeness to nature, responsibility, and the courage to think things differently. Every decision, from architecture to food sourcing, follows the principle of being in harmony with the land rather than imposing on it.
The tree houses are built from natural, ecological materials and designed to blend into the landscape of the former Wangels farm. The on-site farm shop stocks regional and organic products under a 'Nachhaltig Bio Fair' commitment. Construction methods have been featured in specialist publications on sustainable hotel building. No certification label replaces the core idea: reduction creates space for the essentials.
Ostsee Baumhaushotel offers 2 accommodation types.
Tree House Lodge
A distinct tree house accommodation type listed alongside the suites on the hotel's discovery pages. Specific size, bed type, and amenity details are not fully provided in the source data.
Tree House Suite
Elevated on stilts at treetop level, the tree house suite is 68 m² and accommodates up to 4 guests. Features include a panoramic window next to the double bed, a fully equipped kitchen, large balcony, and extra bedroom. Designed in…
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