Nature cottage by the lake with river access, river hikes in the Fichtelgebirge

A short distance from cross-country skiing, birdwatching, and more, this smoke-free vacation home lets you experience it all. Kiesstrand is an easy 6-minute walk away, so you can leave your car at the property, which offers covered onsite parking, or jump in your vehicle to make short work of the 31-minute drive to Fichtel Mountains Nature Park.

Relax in the garden (enjoy the outdoor furniture!) or sip a drink on the deck or patio of this 807-sq-ft vacation home. As for the great indoors, you can try your hand at table tennis, or enjoy the free WiFi, cable/satellite TV, and stereo.

This 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a sofa bed, and a BBQ grill. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer and soap. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a refrigerator, as well as a coffee maker, an electric kettle, and a microwave. And there's access to laundry facilities, so you can even pack a bit lighter.