Hobbit-Haus

The Hobbit-Haus is a custom-built accommodation near Landshut featuring rounded doors, grass-covered roofs, and natural materials woven into the design. The living spaces are built into the earth and incorporate the surrounding landscape as an essential part of the structure.

The house was built as part of a growing movement for alternative housing designs in Germany reflecting interest in eco-friendly architecture. This trend emerged when designers sought new ways to bring sustainable and energy-efficient building practices into reality.

The structure draws inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's novels and translates fantasy architecture into a real-world building. The rounded doors and grass-covered roof create a playful setting that transports visitors into an imaginary realm.

Guests find modern amenities inside including a fully equipped kitchen, heating system, and comfortable sleeping areas within the earth-sheltered structure. The location near Landshut allows easy exploration of the surrounding area, while the grounds themselves are straightforward to navigate on foot.

The building uses fiberglass-reinforced materials that make it resistant to significant seismic activity while ensuring thermal performance across seasons. This combination of structural safety and energy efficiency is uncommon for dwellings of this type.

GPS coordinates: 48.65817,12.09097

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03