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Luxury Villas and Holiday Homes in Germany
Berlin apartments, North Sea houses, lakeside villas and forest chalets, from the Wadden Sea to Bavaria
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A capital, a coastline and a great deal of forest
Few British travellers think of Germany for a villa holiday, and that is their loss. Within one country you have Berlin, one of the most absorbing cities in Europe, the castles and vineyards of the Rhine, the old volcanic hills of the Eifel, the dark woods of the Black Forest and a North Sea coast of mudflats, harbours and enormous skies.
Our German collection runs to 60+ properties. Most are apartments and houses in Berlin, in Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Kreuzberg and Neukölln. Beyond the capital there are large family houses near the coast, lakeside villas, forest chalets and Alpine lodges built for big gatherings.
Here is a guide to the regions, the seasons and how to get there.
Germany at a glance
- Homes
- 60+ across Germany, with up to 19 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,200 to £4,100 a week, from around £1,700
- Best areas
- Berlin, the North Sea coast, Lake Dümmer, the Rhine, the Eifel and the Black Forest
- Best time
- May to September for lakes and coast; Advent for the Christmas markets
- Getting there
- Direct flights from the UK to Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and other cities
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Haus Treptow Neukolln: Spacious 5-Bedroom Luxury Apartment – Neukolln Berlin5 bedrooms
Haus Engel Neukolln: Chic 5-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony – Neukolln Berlin5 bedrooms
Gastehaus Rothaar Winterberg: Spectacular 19-Bedroom Group Accommodation with Indoor Pool & Conference Facilities in Winterberg Germany19 bedrooms
Villa Fohn Kornerpark Neukolln: Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony – Neukolln3 bedroomsWhere to stay in Germany
Berlin for museums, restaurants and neighbourhood life, Fedderwardersiel for the North Sea and the Wadden Sea, Lembruch for lake holidays on the Dümmer, and Winterberg for the hills of the Sauerland.
A city best taken one neighbourhood at a time
Berlin makes most sense as a set of neighbourhoods rather than a list of sights. Mitte has Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Neues Museum keeps the bust of Nefertiti. The Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden are a short walk away.
Prenzlauer Berg is the family choice, with leafy squares, pavement cafés and a weekly market on Kollwitzplatz. Kreuzberg and Neukölln are livelier and younger, with bars along the Landwehr Canal, the Turkish market on Maybachufer and some of the city's most interesting cooking. The Tiergarten, Berlin's great central park, is good for a morning run or a slow afternoon.
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Castles, crater lakes and cherry gateau
At Sankt Goar the Rhine runs through the Upper Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of steep vineyards and castles. The ruins of Burg Rheinfels stand above the town, the Loreley rock is close by, and Riesling is the local glass.
The Eifel is quieter, an old volcanic landscape of wooded hills and round crater lakes known as maars. Motoring enthusiasts come for the Nürburgring, near Adenau. Far to the south, the Simonswald valley sits in the Black Forest not far from Freiburg, with walks from the door and Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte in every village café.
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Mudflats, sailing and the Sauerland
Fedderwardersiel is a small harbour on the Butjadingen peninsula, where shrimp cutters still come in off the Wadden Sea. The mudflats are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and at low tide you can walk out across the seabed with a guide. Children tend to remember it for years.
Lembruch lies on the Dümmer, a broad, shallow lake in Lower Saxony that is popular with sailors, windsurfers and cyclists, and its reed beds are full of birds. Winterberg, in the Sauerland hills, has a bobsleigh track and skiing in winter, and walking and mountain biking once the snow has gone.
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White asparagus, beer gardens and Advent
The German year runs on its seasons. In spring comes Spargelzeit, when white asparagus with hollandaise is on every menu. Summer brings lakes, beaches and long evenings in beer gardens. Autumn means the new wine on the Rhine, and in Munich Oktoberfest starts in late September.
From late November the Christmas markets open, with mulled wine, gingerbread and roasted almonds, and Berlin alone has dozens. Our concierge can book restaurant tables, museum tickets, guided mudflat walks, boat trips on the Rhine and transfers.
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Wohnung Tiergarten Mitte: Chic 3-Bedroom Apartment with Safari Decor – Berlin Mitte3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,236 a week
Haus Rosenthal Berlin: Luxury 3-Bedroom Apartment with Balcony – Berlin Mitte3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,977 a week
Chalet Tannenglanz Regen: Charming 2-Bedroom Chalet with Sauna & Hot Tub – Regen Germany2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £4,909 a week
Chalet Waldstern Regen: Luxury 2-Bedroom Chalet with Hot Tub & Sauna – Regen Germany2 bedrooms · sleeps 4From £4,909 a week
Haus Rheinfels Sankt: Spacious 5-Bedroom Multi-Level House with River Views in Historic Sankt Goar Germany5 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £4,357 a week
Haus Basalt Ulmen: Charming 4-Bedroom House with Fireplace & Garden – Ulmen Germany4 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £4,092 a week
Chalet Hotzenwald Gorwihl: Historic 5-Bedroom Mountain Chalet with Indoor Pool & Sauna in Black Forest Germany5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £3,879 a week
Chalet Alpenglut Feldberg: Luxury 6-Bedroom Chalet with Sauna & Hot Tub – Feldberg Schwarzwald6 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £3,728 a weekWhy book your home in Germany with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Our German homes range from city apartments in Berlin to houses on the coast and in the forests, and we know which neighbourhoods and regions suit families, couples and large groups. With 60+ properties in Germany, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Restaurant tables in Berlin, museum tickets, guided mudflat walks on the Wadden Sea, Rhine boat trips, car hire and transfers. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Germany for a holiday home?
Berlin suits city breaks, with Mitte for museums and Prenzlauer Berg for families. For space and fresh air, look at the North Sea coast around Fedderwardersiel, Lake Dümmer at Lembruch, the Eifel or the Black Forest.
When is the best time to visit Germany?
May to September is best for the coast, the lakes and walking. Late November and December bring the Christmas markets, and winter brings snow to the Sauerland and Bavaria.
Can visitors drive the Nürburgring?
Yes. On certain days the Nordschleife, the old northern loop, is open to the public for paid laps in ordinary road cars. The opening times change, so check the circuit's schedule before you go.
Can you arrange a private chef at a home in Germany?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury propertie in Germany cost?
Across our 60+ properties in Germany, weekly rates typically range from £2,200 to £4,100, with the most affordable from around £1,700 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How do I get to Germany from the UK?
There are direct flights from the UK to Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg and several other German airports. Which one to choose depends on the region, and our concierge can advise on the nearest airport and arrange transfers.
Are there homes in Germany for large groups?
Yes. Our Germany collection includes properties with up to 19 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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