Apartment

Schartenhof

Gempen, Solothurn, Switzerland

In the midst of the idyllic landscape of the Basel Jura, a retreat is revealed that captivates with its extraordinary atmosphere: the Schartenhof.

In summer, cows graze peacefully on the lush meadows, while in winter deer roam the fields. The Schartenhof is the place where the Interamenta housing cooperative, founded in 2018, found its first place to share its vision of a holistic life with others. The cooperative members are Nicole, Mariko, Andreas and Simon. They are supported by Martin, the craftsman, and Nora, who enriches the festivities with lovely decorations.

The simple elegance of the accommodation's furnishings was mostly made by member Andreas in his own workshop. Every detail tells a story. The Schartenhof concept deliberately avoids superfluous furniture. Instead of classic hotel room furnishings, there are tatami mats and mattresses that can be flexibly adapted to the needs of the guests. The rooms are flooded with light and offer a great view. On the ground floor there is a seminar room of around 150 square meters. Guests are encouraged to explore the entire area and chat during a convivial evening by the fire.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Ferienwohnungfrom250 €

Sustainable

ArchitectureThe wood used is entirely local. The balcony of the holiday apartment, for example, is made of old silo wood from the neighboring farmer. Ecological, social and cultural criteria are taken into account during the construction, renovation, maintenance and management of the properties.

FoodWhen cooking is done, it is seasonal and as local as possible, with at least Naturaplan or organic products being used. There is no food waste - everything that guests don't eat is used again. In addition, many syrups and jams are made in-house.

The cooperative members all come from the region and live either on the Schartenhof, the neighboring Baumgartenhof or in Arlesheim. There are currently no employees. Most tasks are carried out on a voluntary basis. Interamenta strives for the well-being of the community. The aim is to enable various forms of housing in order to meet the needs of individuals, families and shared living communities. Social, cultural and ideological exchange is promoted through various common rooms and facilities and the establishment of integral working groups and holistically producing companies. Appropriate rooms are made available for this purpose.


Characteristics

  • Seminar and guest house in the beautiful Basel Jura
  • Surrounded by forest and meadow and with great views
  • Events on various topics (cooking events, seminars, tango weekends, and much more)
  • There are numerous activities in the area such as hiking, biking, climbing in Basel or bouldering in Pratteln as well as visiting SoleUno in Rheinfelden and Aquabasilea in Pratteln
  • Ideal for conferences, seminars, parties or just to relax

Seminar and guest house2 roomsOwn cooking facilitiesChildren welcomeWi-Fino disabled accessPoolPets allowed

Features

  • Holiday apartment with two guest rooms for up to 3 people each
  • Additional sleeping space for up to 15 people
  • 2 bathrooms and a well-equipped kitchen
  • 250m2 dojo under the roof
  • 150 m2 seminar room with kitchen and toilet
  • Breakfast and dinner can be booked additionally
  • Large terrace at the seminar room
  • Small pool in summer
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Rooms + Rates

per night
Ferienwohnungfrom250 €

Location + Directions

By car

From Basel it takes about 30 minutes to get to Schartenhof (24 km). From Zurich it takes just over an hour (89 km), from Bern and Freiburg im Breisgau it is also just over an hour (91 km) and from Stuttgart it is just under 3.5 hours (277 km). The exact address can be found on the website.

By public transport

The bus stop in Gempen is about a 25-minute walk from Schartenhof (1.8 km). Pick-up is possible in Gempen or at the nearest train station in Dornach on request.


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