Even in the morning, the Havel River shimmers in the soft light. The first coffee is taken out to the wooden terrace, the gaze wandering across the garden where daisies bloom and the deck chairs await the sun. Ferien Werder thrives on this subtle interplay of water, garden, and architecture. The holiday isn't confined indoors; it extends outwards – into the greenery, to the riverbank, into the landscape.
Ferien Werder comprises four houses on two plots of land, situated directly on the river. Each building tells its own architectural story. The Bauhaus-style house, designed by Peter Bartning in 1932, impresses with its clean lines, large windows, and flowing spaces. At the far end of a sunken garden with a small pond lies the garden house, a former garage extended with a conservatory, inspired by Rudolf M. Schindler's Schindler House. The tower villa from the 1920s, built in the Art Deco style, is visible from afar with its tower and light-colored facade. Opposite stands the coach house, a country house with a brick gable facade and an additional story, whose history dates back to a barracks for veterans in the time of Frederick the Great.
At Mühlenberg, further buildings complement the ensemble: the Seasons House, which is reduced to a warm core in winter and opens up into a glass pavilion and terrace in summer, and HAIN, an experimental space for wine, yoga, animals, and plants. High above everything is the Belvedere by Friedrich August Stüler, built around 1860, overlooking the vineyard.
What connects everything is nature. Perennials, trees, and hedges form a living network through which one can stroll to the house or to the water. It hums and smells fragrant, grapes ripen, roses bloom.
The accommodation offers a perfect base for short escapes from the city. Bike tours along the Havel River, excursions to Brandenburg, or to Potsdam's palace gardens begin right on the doorstep. Cafés and restaurants in the island's old town invite you to linger. And when the urge to experience a big city arises, the regional train will whisk you to Berlin in just half an hour.
Rooms + Rates
per night| Apartment | from80 € |
| Turmvilla (gesamt) | from280 € |
| Remise (gesamt) | from300 € |
Characteristics
- Spacious holiday home complex between water and wine
- Located in the island town of Werder, surrounded by gardens, directly on the Havel river
- A place steeped in history - the houses were formerly an invalid barracks, a school camp, or a garden pavilion.
- Listed buildings as well as contemporary architecture
- Several wooden terraces with views of water and nature
- All apartments have a view of the Havel River
- Organically cultivated vineyard, own organic wine
- Hiking, cycling, and canoeing are possible in the surrounding area.
Sustainable
All four houses are based on existing structures and have been carefully developed further. Instead of new construction, only balconies or small canopies were added – additions that are clearly discernible and conserve valuable building resources. The Belvedere on Mühlenberg is particularly impressive. Designed by Friedrich August Stüler, a student of Schinkel, it marks the highest point of the property. Inside, a bench invites you to read, while outside, views open up over the vineyard – perfect for a glass of wine in a quiet moment. The building was renovated in accordance with historic preservation guidelines, historical paintings were restored, and the neo-Gothic stained-glass windows were faithfully reconstructed.
Around 1,000 grapevines thrive on the properties along Scheunhornweg and Mühlenberg. They are tended by hand year-round, and in September, the communal pressing takes place, using the estate's own press, which is also operated manually. This results in organic wine made exclusively from their own grapes. Guests are welcomed with a bottle of wine and can purchase other varieties: Regent Rondo red, Phoenix white, and Regent Rondo rosé.
Only local specialists are employed for repairs and maintenance. Many of them have been involved with the properties for years, know every detail, and ensure with experience and reliability that everything is carefully maintained and preserved.
In the apartments, waste separation is both standard practice and thoughtfully implemented; cleaning is done exclusively with biodegradable products. This commitment to sustainability is evident in every detail: cotton shower curtains replace plastic, and much of the furniture is secondhand, carefully selected, inspected, refurbished, and given a fresh look. A particularly special place is the HAIN in the garden at Mühlenberg, a true flagship project for environmentally friendly construction. This cement-free building, constructed from regional fieldstones, offers space for wine, tranquility, and yoga, while simultaneously providing a habitat for plants and animals. Here, the residents' own organic wine matures, as does their own freshly pressed apple juice – entirely without pesticides or herbicides, but with all the more respect for nature.
At Mühlenberg there is a lakeside sauna right next to the jetty on the Havel River. Guests of both properties can use it at any time.
Features
- 8 apartments of varying sizes for 1 to 6 people
- All apartments have well-equipped kitchens.
- Each apartment has its own outdoor area (balcony, terrace or garden access)
- Some apartments have a fireplace
- 7000 m² plot of land with several terraces
- HAIN House with a room for yoga and relaxation
- Large garden with private bathing jetty
- Lakeside sauna directly at the jetty
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