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Hirschberg 231

Bizau, Vorarlberg, Austria

Hirschberg 231 stands alone at the edge of the forest, offering sweeping views across the valley and mountains. In the mornings, the sun rises over the peaks, cows graze in the meadows, and the forest begins right behind the house.

The house is an old alpine pasture building, formerly used for agricultural purposes. No one knows its exact age, but the historic core is likely at least 200 years old. Host Steffen discovered the house a few years ago while ski touring and was fortunate enough to be able to purchase it.

Today, Hirschberg 231 is a place for shared time: The entire house is exclusively available to guests and is particularly well-suited for holidays with friends, small retreats, or workshops. The old parlor and living area are warm and cozy, while the newly designed yoga and workshop room is spacious, bright, and open. A well-equipped kitchen offers ample space for cooking and eating together. In the garden stands a wood-fired hot tub – with a view of the mountains, it's a great place to end the day. The original features weren't hidden away in the design, but rather combined with simple, modern furnishings and select designer pieces. The house was designed in collaboration with architect Nina Beck. Thus, the original rooms of the mountain pasture meet clean lines and contemporary comfort. There's also plenty to do outdoors: In summer, hiking and cycling trails wind through the mountains, while in winter, ski tours and ski resorts beckon. The Hoher Ifen Nature Park, Lake Körbersee near Warth, and Lake Constance are also easily accessible.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Ganzes Hausfrom400 €

Characteristics

  • Historic alpine pasture building with a core at least 200 years old
  • Located at almost 900 meters above sea level on the edge of the forest, in the heart of the Bregenzerwald.
  • Enjoy peace, nature and inspiration
  • Bed with a view into the treetops
  • Freshly tapped beer from our own tap system
  • Ski tours and ski resorts in winter
  • Hoher Ifen Nature Park, Körbersee and Lake Constance easily accessible
  • Also well suited for creative breaks, mini-retreats and workations

Holiday home
3 bedrooms
Own kitchen
Children welcome
Wi-Fi
no disabled access
no Pool
Pets allowed

Sustainable

Architecture

Together with an architect specializing in building preservation, the house was carefully developed further. As much of the original structure as possible was retained; new construction only took place where absolutely necessary. Wood plays a key role in this – including in the timber construction itself. The timber used comes from a sawmill located only about four kilometers from the house. All the tradespeople are from the region. Renewable resources and recycled products were also prioritized for the other materials. Some of the furniture was made by local craftspeople specifically for the house.

Environment

The house was renovated with a focus on sustainable energy efficiency. Wood was used wherever practical, supplemented by wood fiber insulation. Heating is provided by an air-source heat pump, and the electricity for this and other functions is supplied, among other sources, by the house's own photovoltaic system with battery storage. This system makes Hirschberg part of the Bregenzerwald Energy Community. Within this community, sustainably and regionally generated electricity is distributed – ensuring that energy is used as close as possible to where it is produced.

Well-Being

Guests can enjoy a wood-fired hot tub and a sauna in the garden. Both are perfect for relaxing after a day outdoors – whether hiking, cycling, or simply unwinding in the evening.


Features

  • Holiday home for up to 10 people
  • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 additional toilets
  • Fully equipped kitchen
  • Old room with tiled stove
  • 60 m2 bright yoga and workshop room
  • Wood-fired hot tub, sauna and fire pit in the garden
  • An acoustic guitar and an electric guitar are available in the house and may be used.

Location

By car

The accommodation is just under an hour's drive from Bregenz (42 km). From Zurich it's approximately 2 hours (151 km), from Konstanz just under 2 hours (99 km), from Munich just under 3 hours (229 km), from Stuttgart just over 3 hours (264 km), and from Innsbruck it's about 2.5 hours (156 km). The exact address can be found on the website.

By public transport

You can reach Bizau by bus. From the bus stop, it's then about 2 km to the house.


Availability


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