Where the view stretches across the meadows—a retreat on Lake Grand Tessin

There are places where time simply seems to stretch out. Groß Tessin is one such place—a village with barely 40 residents, situated on Lake Groß Tessin (about 400 metres from the house), between Wismar and Rostock, and yet miles away from all the hustle and bustle. No traffic jams, no crowded beach promenade, no lines at the ice cream shop—just meadows, water, and the sky, which seems bigger here than anywhere else.

Nestled in the midst of this tranquility lies Immergrün: a non-smoking wooden house designed entirely for two people who want to devote a few days of undivided attention to each other and to nature.

From your own terrace, your gaze wanders over endless meadows—and if you’re patient, you’ll be rewarded: sometimes a deer that dares to approach within a few metres, sometimes a fox roaming through the tall grass, sometimes a stork searching for frogs in a freshly mowed field. In the fall, wild geese fly overhead; their cackling can be heard from the terrace, and birds of prey circle high above. If you’re especially lucky, you might even witness the area flock of sheep making another little excursion through the village.

Inside, guests will find a lovingly furnished temporary home: a cosy living room with a smart TV, a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a well-equipped kitchen with a filter coffee maker, oven, stove, refrigerator, and dishwasher—everything you need to really make yourself at home here for a few days. The house is heated and air-conditioned year-round, ensuring it’s at the perfect temperature on cold winter days, cool fall days, and warm summer days alike.

Towels and bed linens are provided, and a reliable fiber-optic connection ensures fast Wi-Fi and makes it easy to work while on holiday. If you’re travelling by electric car, you can charge it at your own wall box in the private car park right in front of the house. The lockable bike shed also offers a power outlet for charging e-bikes, making Immergrün the ideal starting point for extended bike tours—away from the crowded main roads along the coast, on quiet country trails.

It’s about a 400-meter walk to the swimming area at Groß Tessiner See—close enough for a spontaneous dip in the water. Anglers can try their luck here; a fishing licence and a fishing permit are required.

The bakery in the neighbouring town of Warnkenhagen is a 5-minute drive or a 12-minute bike ride away, and the small town of Neukloster—with supermarkets, ice cream shops, and a hiking trail around Lake Neukloster—is 10 minutes away. Those looking for more activity will find it in the Hanseatic city of Wismar with its old town and historic harbour (30 minutes), or can continue on to the Hanseatic city of Rostock or the state capital Schwerin with its impressive castle. Both are a 40-minute drive away, as are the Baltic Sea resorts of Kühlungsborn and Warnemünde. If you’re looking for a day at the Baltic Sea with a little less hustle and bustle, Rerik is the place for you. Or how about a trip to the island of Poel?

Groß Tessin is just a 10-minute drive from the A20. There’s practically no bus or train service here; anyone coming to Groß Tessin needs a car, and that’s exactly part of the seclusion that makes this place so special.