Just 30 minutes from the North Sea, Geestland is a wonderful region for a relaxing rural retreat in Lower Saxony. A good selection of accommodation options are dotted around the countryside, promising plenty of privacy for couples, friends and families. Our pick of the best places to stay in Geestland is one such hotel, with charming cottages in expansive landscaped gardens, plus an excellent restaurant and spa. What more could you ask for?

Geestland is easily accessible from Bremen or Hamburg, but it feels appealingly tranquil. Follow well-trodden paths through flower-filled meadows and verdant forests on foot or by bicycle, and spot circling birds overhead. Stunning Lake Bederska is lovely for swimming, sailing and kayaking, as are the rivers which wind their way through this part of northern Germany. Keen golfers can also play a round at the Gut Hainmühlen Bederksa Golf Club.

Day trips to the East Frisian islands come highly recommended during the late spring and summer months. Most visitors, however, will simply kick back in the gardens, spas and restaurants of the best places to stay in Geestland. Little wonder that travellers return again and again!

The Best Places to Stay in Geestland

For a Rural Retreat

• Romantik Hotel Bösehof offers a collection of cottages and villas in the countryside surrounding Bad Bederska. Expect charming traditional interiors, with floor-to-ceiling windows and garden views. The on-site sauna, indoor pool and spa are ideal for rejuvenating breaks, whilst the restaurant serves cracking regional cuisine.

FOR AN APARTMENT OR HOLIDAY HOUSE

• If you'd prefer a self-catering option, we suggest that you visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Bremen Internantional Airport, and travel by road or rail to Geestland in around an hour from there.
• Lower Saxony is great for a road trip! Contact our partner Rentalcars if you'd like to hire a car.
• Visit during the summer months, with temperatures hovering around 26°C in July and August. For fewer crowds, consider travelling during the shoulder seasons of May or September.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Explore our list of all the best places to stay in Norden.
• Alternatively, see our pick of the best places to stay in Lower Saxony.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.