penthouse , right in the middle of Europe

Germany - NRW - Bad Salzuflen

Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,Our entrance of the penthouse.
Our entrance of the penthouse.
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,Living room with south/west facing patio
Living room with south/west facing patio
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,one open space from living room into dining room
One open space from living room into dining room
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,mancave patio with deckchairs
Mancave patio with deckchairs
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,Loggia for the afternoon
Loggia for the afternoon
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,high end Kitchen
High end Kitchen
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,dining table -  wood from ship wreck 400 years old
Dining table - wood from ship wreck 400 years old
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,dining room and patio with Strandkorb
Dining room and patio with Strandkorb
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,my grand grand father`s study  1880 - guestroom
My grand grand father`s study 1880 - guestroom
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,master bedroom
Master bedroom
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,Bath with rainforest shower
Bath with rainforest shower
Home exhange in,Germany,Bad Salzuflen,Strandkorb morning coffee
Strandkorb morning coffee
  • Sleeping capacity4
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Weekend Home Exchange

Long-term Home Exchange

Homesit Offered

Smoking Not Allowed

Children Welcome

Use of Personal Car is preferred

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We are looking for a home exchange in ...

Open to all dates Open to all destinations
Open to all dates Frankreich | France | Norway
Open to all dates USA | Africa | Iceland
Open to all dates Ireland | Scotland, Vereinigtes Königreich | Norway

Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

We are considering each offer, no matter when and where to.
The penthouse consists of a main apartment (ca. 110m2) and a smaller independent one (45m2). There are three patios facing south, west and south west, all with deckchairs, outdoor sitting or Strandkorb. There is an elevator from the underground carpark to the apartment entrance. The kitchen and baths are of high standard.
We are Astrid (62) and Arnd (66) very experienced home exchangers since 2007 (20+). We are retired or in a sabbatical year in 2023. As we have been working fully and in very strenuous jobs (both teachers) we are going to take a longer timeout. We have been travelling the world, mostly via homelink . Now as we are still relatively young we want to see
more. What is better than homelink then, we think.
So we are planning a tour around the world in 2024. This shall include New Zealand, West and East Australia, the North of Australia, Canada, the US (near National Parks) and let`s see what else is coming up. Maybe Iceland.
We are offering a cozy and modern home in the middle of Germany (or rather Europe) with easy access to all capitals in Europe either via plane or train or car. We can accommodate up to four people easily and do also offer a modern car. The penthouse is taken care of while we are abroad. Plus we can be reached at any time. Our area is well known for culture, history, music and excellent dining out (in summer al fresco dining at almost all restaurants around)
We are aware that we will need really good timing to enable this project. We prefer simultaneous exchanges but non-simultaneous exchanges are also possible to some extent.
A rough schedule is the following:
April 2024: Australia 2-3 weeks and then Darvin if possible 2 weeks. The timespan is negotiable.
May 2024: Canada We would love to stay on one of the Islands located at Vancouver Island, but also Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Vancouver, British Columbia ... are most welcome. About 2 -3 weeks.
May/June 2024: US: We have never been to Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Antilope Canyon, Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Rocky Mountains ...
Last should be Iceland as it is on the way back.
For 2023 every offer is welcome.
We consider every offer and answer every offer. Everybody or every destination is welcome. But please answer so that we can plan ahead. If you have any questions or wishes please don`t hesitate to tell us.
We hope for the assistance of the homelink community. Our plans need a lot of pre-run time.

Type

Apartment/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Access for the disabled
  • Bathroom / toilet wheel chair accessible
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Microwave Oven
  • Peaceful Surroundings
  • View
  • Privacy / Seclusion
  • Furnished with Antiques
  • Elevator Access
  • Heating
  • Garage
  • Private parking
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • Internet access
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • Use of bicycle(s)

Setting

  • Urban
  • Rural
  • Waterfront

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

We live in a safe and quiet part of town. Most restaurants, the pedestrian area, cinemas, shops, the spa etc. are within easy walking distance. Public transport is right at the entrance
of our building. There are many attractive places
around. Within easy reach to most capitals in Europe. Come to Bad Salzuflen and relax or explore.
We are the ideal spot to start a tour through Europe from. All our Canadian guests have taken Bad Salzuflen as a starting point. There our numerous airports (Paderborn, Hannover, Dormund) within easy reach as well as highspeed trains to Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Munich etc ... You want to see the "old" Germany? There is so much to see Hermannsdenkmal, Externsteine, Freilichtmuseum Oerlinghausen, small medieval towns like Lemgo, Blomberg, Höxter. Our guests had different interests so far. Almost all have been to the Freilichtmuseum, some have been on long biking or hiking tours, some have explored the many cafés and restaurants, outdoor in summer an absolute must..

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Cultural Events
  • Canoeing / Kayaking
  • Golfing
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Tennis
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Lake
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Park / Playground

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Attractions are Lange Strasse with houses more than 500 years old, Vitasol, a spa with an indoor pool with natural salt water. The MARTA in our neighbouring town Herford has just been named
museum of the year in Germany. There are various exhibitions.There is so much to see like the Ruhrgebiet with many formerly coal mines or steel factories which are now museums of living history, arts or social history. Tell us your interests and we will help you and work something out.
The farmers` markets in Bad Salzuflen and Lemgo are a must. There are lots of open air concerts, exhibitions, theatre, comedy, cinema etc. ...
There is huge variety of restaurants all within walking distance. Think of a cozy summer night at a yard of a 750 years old castle (Schloß Wendlinghausen) .. stunning.

Our favourite restaurants

  • Il Faro, Am Markt 34, 32105 Bad Salzuflen 05222 580866
  • Haus am See Parkstrasse 52 05222-962190
  • Lebenslang Am Markt 25 05222 4010793

Cafés & bars

  • Waldrestaurant zur Loose Loosestrasse 1, 05222 10205
  • Trattoria Toscana Lange Strasse 21-25 , 05222 3691520
  • Scheunchen Ritterstraße 3 Telefon 05222 9836940

Special places to shop

  • Irrgarten: Hortus Virtalis (maze or laborinth) Lietholzstraße 1 05222 399461
  • Spirit of India Schießhofstrasse 20
  • Akropolis Martin Luther Str.1, 05222 9231683

Leisure and cultural activities


Walks or jogging paths


Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips


Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Please check our exchange preferences below. No smoking in the house please.
We love The Trattoria Toscana, for us the best restaurant in town but there is something for every taste. Especially al fresco dining in summer close to the river ...

Conditions

  • Children Welcome
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Pet Care Offered
  • Plant Care Not Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is preferred

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Weekend Home Exchange
  • Long-term Home Exchange
  • Homesit Offered
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