Award winning 5* eco-friendly self-catering apartments in a Bavarian Forest village

Haus Sterr-Peter-Martin

Winners of German national eco-tourism special award, Fahrtziel Natur 2010, and the Bavarian Forest Tourism Special Award 2011. Featured in the UK Independent on Sunday

In the largest range of forested mountains in Central Europe, directly on the border with the Czech Republic, half way between Munich and Prague. For couples, families and groups of friends who love natural surroundings and all the comforts of home.

See our ideas for a holiday in Bayerisch Eisenstein and our recommended beer and medieval festivals.

Excellent Apartments

Spacious, high quality, eco-friendly, ‘full service’ apartments in neighbouring houses in a small residential area on the edge of the village. Live as part of a small, friendly community. 1-3 bedrooms, snugly duvets, stylish furnishings, comfy sofas, fully equipped kitchen with oven and dishwasher etc., modern bathrooms with Duchy toiletries, hairdryers and fluffy towels, balcony or terrace.

Central Location

On the edge of the pretty mountain village of Bayerisch Eisenstein, in the middle of the largest range of forested mountains in Central Europe, halfway between Munich and Prague.

Village of Bayerisch Eisenstein

Right next to the beautiful Bavarian Forest National Park and close to the Arber mountain (cable car 10 months of the year). Shops, restaurants, bank, children’s playground, local railway museum, demonstration glassworks, public transport and border with Czech Republic within walking distance. Border railwaystation divided between Germany and the Czech Republic.

Our Facilities

Our own 24/7 guest shop, coffee room, library, DVDs and CDs, table tennis, table football, bikes for hire, badminton, barbecue, games room, children’s play areas indoors and outdoors, massage and sauna. Free WiFi or use of PC and printer. Laundry service. Huge file of specially written tourist information and recommended walks.

Experience the Culture,Traditions & History of Bavaria and Czech Republic

Visit local beer and medieval re-enactment festivals. Learn cookery, glass painting, brewing and history. Experience the unique history of the area from the Celts and Romans, to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, to the 2^nd world war and the iron curtain era to modern day EU and Schengen area.

Local Sports and Activities

Gentle walks or strenuous hikes, cycling, tennis, riding, high wire parks, summer tobogganing, canoeing. Downhill and cross country skiing and other winter sports. Free local public transport.

Great Excursions

Prague, Regensburg, Passau, Salzburg, the Danube, Munich, Cesky Krumlov, Plzen.

Complete Flexibility

Arrive and depart on any day of the week. Travel here by train, plane or car from anywhere in Europe. 10 hours driving time from Calais. Free transfer service for arrivals and departures to the village train station. We are happy to you to plan your travel.

Eco-friendly

Wood pellet heating, solar panels, recycling, organic food, free local public transport, free transfers to and from village station.

Baby-friendly

More than 20 different items of baby equipment to borrow free of charge. Indoor and outdoor play areas. Recommended buggy-friendly walks around the village. Pre-arrival shopping service. Babysitting available.

Completely Reliable

We are inspected every year by the German Tourism Award and are graded 5 star for all of our apartments. We have won awards for environmental friendliness and for attracting international guests and been featured in British and international newspapers, magazines and TV. We really do exist!

Our ‘Full service’

We are usually resident and aim to provide:

• The space, comfort and privacy of top quality self catering
• The services of a good quality hotel
• The friendliness of a B&B

Use our information files to be completely independent or make use of our services and assistance – the choice is yours!

Periodically during the summer we offer barbecue evenings and schnapps evenings in winter too.

UK Self Catering Accommodation

Visit also Border-Holidays to see our UK self-catering accommodation - a large, elegant town house sleeps 8 in the Welsh borders.

Contact us

Bavarian Forest Holidays
Hans-Watzlik-Strasse 8
94252 Bayerisch Eisenstein
Germany
Tel. (Germany) +49 (0)9925 90 32 04 (UK) 07976 403434
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