Rackmers-Hof Hotel garni
Quiet countryside retreat with refined Frisian character. Think heritage architecture, private gardens, personal service from owner Marianne Roeloffs, and a strong emphasis on privacy and space. No lobby bar, no restaurant hustle. It's genuinely calm.
Request the in-suite breakfast the evening before — a proper lie-in with breakfast delivered to your terrace is worth it
Why It Matters
Built in 1840 by a whaling captain, it remained a working farm until 1970. Today it's an all-suite-only property on a hard-to-reach North Sea island, listed with Tablet Hotels and the Michelin Guide. The Rackmers Refugium — a fully private spa you can book for 4 hours — is a genuinely unusual touch.
A 180-year-old former sea captain's estate, family-owned for seven generations and operating as an all-suite hotel since the 1970s. Every one of the 15 Private Suites comes with a full kitchenette, and three of the four buildings are traditional reed-thatched. The property sits in the quiet Frisian village of Oevenum at the heart of the North Sea island of Föhr — a place known for its mild climate and flat green marshland.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Düne Suite
From EUR185 / nightThe largest of the duplex reed-thatched suites at 50 sqm over two levels. Same layout as the Sand — living room and kitchenette on ground floor opening to a terrace, bedroom and bathroom under the thatched roof upstairs. The extra 10 sqm over the Sand are noticeable.
Double · 50 sqm
Muschel Suite
From EUR185 / nightLocated on the first floor of the newer building opposite the main thatched houses. Everything on one level — bedroom and bathroom are not separated by a staircase, which some guests prefer. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in a lot of light. Slightly more contemporary feel than the thatched duplexes.
Double · 45 sqm
Perle Suite
From EUR195 / nightThe top pick for anyone wanting maximum space and outdoor privacy. Ground floor of the new annexe, 50 sqm on a single level with its own terrace and direct garden access. The Perle suites are the most open-feeling of the four categories — no stairs, proper garden outlook, double guest WC.
Double · 50 sqm
Sand Suite
From EUR175 / nightTwo-level duplex under a reed-thatched roof. The living room and fully fitted kitchenette are on the ground floor with direct terrace access and garden views. Bedroom and bathroom are upstairs under the thatch — cosy, not cramped. Comes with a guest WC on the ground floor as well.
Double · 40 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Standard bikes and e-bikes available for hire, must be pre-ordered before arrival. Föhr has around 200km of well-maintained cycle paths across flat marshland.
E-bike hire, pre-order required, minimum 3-day rental. Good option for covering the island's many cycle routes without effort.
The Golf Club Föhr is less than 5km from the hotel on the island's southern coast. A 27-hole course founded in 1925 with doglegs, bunkers, terraced greens, and water hazards — widely considered one of the finest courses in northern Germany. Hotel guests can access greenfee discounts; tee times should be booked well in advance via PC-Caddie app.
Föhr's flat landscape and Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage location make it ideal for walking and hiking. The wider island offers watersports including sailing, surfing, and kite surfing from the beaches.
Small but functional fitness room with treadmill, ergometer, and cross-trainer. Complimentary for all guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Treadmill, ergometer, and cross-trainer. Complimentary for guests.
Hotel gift vouchers available for purchase directly via the website.
All suites include a fully equipped kitchenette: hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, plus a starter supply of coffee and tea on arrival.
A welcome snack tray with canapés can be arranged for your arrival at €22.50.
Landscaped garden surrounds the suite buildings, with private terraces for each ground-floor suite. Paved paths connect the various reed-thatched buildings through the greenery.
Dogs permitted on request for €20/day. Not permitted in the breakfast room.
Two saunas in the Rackmers Spa, open daily 16:00–22:00. Complimentary for all guests.
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