Altusried, Germany

Rosso House & Farm

Accommodation Type

Farmstay and design-led holiday apartments in a restored historic farmhouse

Number of Rooms

3 apartments

Location

Oberhub 3, 87452 Altusried, Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany

Setting

A secluded hillside farm in the Upper Allgäu, surrounded by forests, meadows, and open Alpine views, far from overtourism yet within reach of lakes and mountains

Who It Is Best For

Couples, families, creatives, small groups, retreat hosts, and slow travelers seeking nature, space, and understated design

Travel Mood

The Seeker, The Dreamer

Main Activities

Hiking, cycling, swimming in natural lakes, forest walks, yoga, seasonal farm living, reading, cooking, doing very little

Signature Feature

A centuries-old red farmhouse reimagined through a wabi-sabi philosophy, offering space, silence, and the freedom to shape your own rhythm of time

Rosso House & Farm

A design-led farmhouse retreat in Bavaria’s Allgäu

Rosso is a farmhouse of possibilities in the hills of southern Bavaria, where time slows and nature sets the pace. Set within a restored historic barn in the Allgäu, this intimate retreat invites guests to step away from urgency and rediscover simplicity. It is not a hotel with a program, but an open house shaped by seasons, silence, and the beauty of imperfection.

Overview

Rosso began as a personal search for a slower, more meaningful way of living. After years of city life and constant movement, founder Christian Mueller envisioned a place rooted in nature and authenticity. Inspired by Italian agriturismi and guided by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, the old farmhouse was carefully transformed into a retreat that honors age, patina, and quiet beauty rather than polished perfection.

The three apartments, La Bella, La Famiglia, and La Grande, are housed within the former barn. Original beams, lime plaster, copper bathtubs, and natural materials create interiors that feel both grounded and refined. Each unit features a fully equipped kitchen, ecological bedding, generous living spaces, and expansive views over meadows and mountains. There is no rush here, and no imposed schedule. Guests shape their own days.

Beyond the apartments, shared spaces deepen the experience. The Atelier der langen Weile with its fireplace and long communal table invites conversation or cultivated boredom. A studio offers room for yoga, meditation, or creative work. The sauna, swimming pond, sun terrace, pizza and bread oven, and small farm shop extend life outdoors and encourage seasonal rituals.

The surrounding Allgäu landscape completes the picture. Forests of the Adelegg mountains, the Iller river, rolling hills, and alpine lakes offer movement for those who seek it. Yet Rosso’s greatest luxury remains stillness. Whether staying for a family holiday, a retreat, or quiet reflection, guests leave with a renewed sense of space, clarity, and connection to the natural world.

Photography courtesy of Rosso.

“Wabi-sabi nurtures all that is authentic by acknowledging three simple realities: nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.”

— Christian Mueller, Founder & Host

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Allgäu Airport Memmingen (FMM), approximately 35 minutes by car. Munich Airport (MUC) is around 1.5 hours away.

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Getting There

Guests can travel by train to Memmingen, Kempten, or Dietmannsried, followed by taxi or shuttle to ROSSO. Pick-up can be arranged on request. Two wallboxes are available for electric cars, and e-bikes can be rented on site.

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Best Time to Visit

Spring and summer bring lush meadows and long evenings outdoors. Autumn offers golden forests and harvest season. Winter transforms the landscape into a quiet snow-covered retreat, ideal for sauna rituals and slow days indoors.

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What to Bring

Comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing for changing Alpine weather, swimwear for the natural pond, and a willingness to disconnect from constant digital noise.

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Staying at Rosso

Allow time. The minimum stay of three nights encourages a deeper rhythm. Cook together, visit local cheese makers, swim in nearby lakes, walk through the Adelegg forests, or simply sit in the garden and watch the light shift. Rosso reveals itself gradually, rewarding those who do not hurry.