Hungenbach Manor

Clay earth – true to the original is modern

At Gut Hungenbach you will find a total of six half-timbered buildings from past centuries – from large and splendid to small and functional. They come from around the region and were rebuilt here by the owner Hildegard von Fragstein after they were threatened with demolition at their original locations.

The reconstruction was done staying true to the originals. The bedrooms, conference rooms and SPA area and their technical elements have been adapted to the requirements of modern comfort. In keeping with traditional building techniques, clay earth was chosen – from earthen-clay blocks to clay designer plaster.

The building material clay earth, which the original builders of the half-timbered houses relied on, is more relevant than ever. It contributes to the goal of providing ​​maximum interior comfort, by regulating humidity in the room and filtering pollutants and allergens from the air.

The moisture-regulating properties also make earthen clay the ideal material in combination with timber framework. Too much moisture can damage the wood. Clay earth protects the wood naturally – chemical wood protection is superfluous.

Hospitality in a historical setting – preservation equals revitalisation 

Today you can spend the night, dine, meet and relax in the historical half-timbered houses. The creation of a SPA area, conference rooms, a restaurant and hotel rooms was all carefully done, and the conversion process continues.

The most recent example are the lovingly renovated nostalgic rooms. Great emphasis was placed on authenticity and preservation. The old stone floor under your feet feels authentic and solid and the historical beamed ceiling stretches over your head. Both floor and wood elements are highlighted by the bright white clay designer plaster with mother-of-pearl add-in on the walls. The comfortable beds are made of repurposed oak beams.

The rooms with historical charm complement the modern guest rooms the hotel also has available. These modern rooms are located in the only new building on Gut Hungenbach. When a fire in 2013 destroyed the historical main building from 1756, a modern variation was built in its place, a visual representation of the combination of old and new.

Experience the best of both worlds – in a place that fills tradition with new life and uses materials as relevant today as they were centuries ago, such as clay earth.