08/21/2014

Holidays in Germany: Historic Brick Buildings and Organic Carrots in the Beautiful Havelland

At the end of the 19th century, Albert Borsig, son of the Berlin industrialist and locomotive manufacturer August Borsig, establishes a model agricultural estate on the site, approximately 30 kilometres west of Berlin.

After years of neglect, investor Michael Stober brings the historic red-brick buildings back to life. With the support of Triodos Bank, the former Logierhaus is converted into guest accommodation in 2011. Together with the hotel extension completed in 2012, the estate offers 105 double rooms and 25 suites.

Landgut Stober incorporates several environmental measures. A photovoltaic system generates electricity, rainwater is used for toilet flushing, and a wood-chip heating system provides heat. The kitchen also focuses on sourcing ingredients predominantly from regional suppliers and organic farms.