We all know what is happening to our Earth and that we must start taking care of it. We started doing it ourselves some time ago, but now we have decided to create a place where our guests will be able to live in harmony and close to nature and learn to respect it. Our aim is to show you that you can go on vacation without leaving an unnecessary carbon footprint, but also in conditions that are better than camping in a tent.
The Werkhaus is a place for people who like to wake up with singing birds, feel the grass under their feet on their way to breakfast and take a shower under the stars. You will meet people who feel at home outside and want to live in green surroundings. You will spend the night with us in comfortable wooden houses or in a movable bed-tent. The whole village has been consistently made of natural and ecological materials and can be dismantled without leaving any traces behind.
We spend time here on guilt-free laziness and discovering the surroundings. We lie on the grass, ride our bikes along the Elbe, kayak, learn about history, visit towns. For food, we meet in the ecological Bistro, which we run ourselves, and we will immediately say that the house's speciality is the salad with local vegetables. And when the sun goes down, we sit by the fire or relax our limbs in the sauna and hot tub.
In our eco village, where we have 16 wooden houses, 6 tents beds, a bistro, a fireplace, a wellness area (sauna and hot tubs), a common sanitary area and lots of greenery. You can choose to sleep:
- Hutte hut (max 4 people)
- Hutte plus hut (max 3 people)
- tent-bed - Bed to go (max. 2 people)
Bed linen and towels made of organic cotton are provided in each cottage. The beds are single, but we have fixed them on special rails so that they can be joined. Additionally, there are cabinets and shelves where you can put your belongings. Hutte plus also have a wash basin and a dry toilet (this is because, when creating our place, we did not want to interfere with nature too much by digging pipes). We put mosquito nets in the windows. All cottages have their own terrace where you can drink your morning cup of coffee and relax during the day.
The bed-tents, or Beds to Go, is one of the tourist novelties that we decided to try out with us. This is an option for those who like sleeping in a tent, but do not want to give up a comfortable mattress. They can also be called a bed on wheels with a roof similar to a tent. Thanks to the wheels, you can choose where you want to sleep. There is also a mosquito net so you can fall asleep while looking at the stars.
Generally speaking, the equipment of the bungalows (and beds) is minimal as our plan is to convince you that it is more fun to spend time outside, have a snack in a bistro or by the fire, meet new people, relax in the wellness area (sauna and baths) or go on a trip.
We have installed solar panels in several places in our village, where you can recharge your phone and other electronic devices.
All bathroom and toilet matters can be arranged in the modern common sanitary area. There are showers, toilets, sinks, washing machine and dryer.
Our cabins are made of untreated wood, so cooking inside could be a bit dangerous. That is why we prepared ourselves properly and there is no kitchenette in the cabins. But that doesn't mean you'll be hungry with us. On the contrary - we opened a Bistro on the spot, which is the main point of our settlement. Here, during the day, you will always find one of us and meet other guests.
We will feed you from morning to evening. For breakfast you will get several options (vegan, vegan with delicious cheeses, sweet, salty, gluten-free, etc.), from which everyone can choose what suits them today. During the day, we will refresh you with various ecological snacks, salads, soups and drinks. And in the evening we gather around the fire, where you can also bake something good.
We take ecology and the environment seriously, so our menu is consistently eco, and the products we use to prepare our dishes come from local suppliers (of course, whenever possible). In order not to throw words to the wind: we serve fresh bread every day from a friendly bakery, we plan to cooperate with a nearby farm, from where we will get vegetables and fruit. And you can quench your thirst with fresh orange juice, Voelkel kombucha or homemade lemonade.
What is happening in and around Hitzacker? Really much! No matter how old you are, you'll love it with us. Here is a small guide to our regions:
1. Wendland
Some say our town of Hitzacker is not part of Wendland. We do not agree with this, because you can feel the atmosphere of this region here, and its main aspect is the mix of creative and interesting people who live here. Thanks to this, many artistic events are organized. The locals also care about nature, are actively involved in environmental protection, for example running Green Workshop Wendland. And besides that, nature has blessed us generously with a beautiful landscape.
2. Elbe River and Elbe Cycle Trail (Elberadweg)
The famous bicycle route is only 250 meters away, which is a stone's throw away. The river port is 600 meters away. By the shore you will find lovely little beaches where you can lie down and relax.
3. Discovering
The Hitzacker Archaeological Center (AZH) is our neighbor. There are various programs here, thanks to which you can learn about the history of this region. We work with them, so we have other conditions that are worth asking us on site :)
4. Nature
There is a lot of it: our village is located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve "Elbe River Landscape", so we are surrounded by beautiful nature. You will find photogenic beaches here, if you are lucky you will see beavers, otters, storks and other birds and wild animals. Places to visit include Breeser Grund, Nemitzer Heide and Lake Gartower. Hizacker is also located in the center of the Arche region, where there are many traditional livestock farms. Some of them are happy to receive guests, so it's worth asking.
5. Hitzacker
Hitzacker is a picturesque little town that some people also call an island, 400 meters from us. We even have a vineyard from which you can admire the view of the valley and the Elbe at will. And on Lake Hitzacker, kayaking is the best.
6. Splash, fun and skate park
The open swimming pool, ideal for summer heat, is only a 10-minute walk away. The skate park is even closer, and the playground is just around the corner.
7. Wellness area
Our wellness area is the best place to rest after a long bike trip, discovering the Elbe valley or simply as the culmination of a very relaxing day. We have a sauna, outdoor showers and hot tubs. There is nothing better than sweating out tiredness in the sauna or warming up in the evening sump. To feel more hotel-like and exclusive, you can borrow bathrobes and towels from us. Total spa!
8. Additional info
600 meters from us there is a shop with eco products, as well as a bicycle rental, and the tourist information center is only 500 meters away. And we are here to help.
What’s there for children?
We are childish, but at the beginning we warn you that our place is not fully adapted to the youngest children - you enter the houses by stairs, there are also a lot of unsecured edges. We are completely prepared for bigger kids.
We have a large range of board games, we will also organize an additional attraction on request (for example a sandbox). We do not have a playground, but we do have:
- an archaeological open-air museum behind the wall, with an interesting program of attractions for children during the holidays
- skate park nearby
- a lot of grass to play various games and play at will
- a nature reserve where you can observe the keys of migrating birds, stork nests, beavers and track other wild animals
