tobel1853 - Holiday Apartments & Bistro in the Allgäu

Location

• Address: Zum Brunnentobel 6, 88299 Leutkirch im Allgäu, Germany
• Region: Allgäu, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
• GPS Coordinates: 47.8229, 10.0167
• Landmark: Located directly below Schloss Zeil castle
• Nearby Cities: Wangen (15 km), Isny (20 km), Memmingen (30 km), Lake Constance/Bodensee (45 km)
• Nearest Train Station: Leutkirch (5 km)

Contact Information

• Phone: +49 175 3366366
• Email: kontakt@tobel1853.com
• Website: https://www.tobel1853.de/en
• Instagram: @tobel__1853
• Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/78m1qrWRDYDCMqG66

Founders and History

• Founded by: Katharina Traut and Maria Ulrich
• Location: Herbrazhofen, a small village near Leutkirch in the Württemberg Allgäu, below Schloss Zeil castle
• Farmstead built: 1853, then owned by the Prince of Schloss Zeil
• Family ownership: three generations, acquired by the grandfather
• Renovation: planning began in 2022; design and site management by one of the founders (BA in Architecture, Master of Engineering in Project Management)
• Further experience on the team: many years as a store manager at H&M, today responsible for service in the bistro

The offering comprises apartments, a bistro and events. Alongside holiday guests, companies use the farmstead for multi-day workshops with accommodation.

On request, guests can meet the horses kept on the farm. There are arrangements with a bicycle rental service that delivers bikes, and with a working farm open to visits.

Award

• Award: Gründerpreis Baden-Württemberg 2026, an initiative of the Sparkassen savings banks
• Result: fourth place

tobel1853 was honoured at the Gründerpreis Baden-Württemberg, taking fourth place. The award confirms the path we have chosen: to create a place where hospitality, regional sourcing and quality come first. Above all it spurs us on to give our guests the best every single day – true to our motto: from the simple, the best.

Image Film

• Title: Gründerpreis Baden-Württemberg 2026: tobel1853
• Occasion: fourth place at the Gründerpreis Baden-Württemberg 2026, an initiative of the Sparkassen savings banks
• Length: 5 minutes 17 seconds
• Where to watch: on the homepage https://www.tobel1853.de and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tm8Tbju7zc
• Language: German, with German subtitles

In the film the founders describe how the farmstead came about, the apartments, the bistro and the thinking behind it all. Key statements (translated):

• “When a guest arrives here, we want them to feel the way they feel arriving home.”
• “Our motto is: from the simple, the best. It means we want to get the best out of simple products from the region.”
• “I hope that guests who arrive here sense the warm atmosphere, recognise the character of the farmstead, and see how much care went into the detail.”

Regional sourcing mentioned in the film: dairy, butter, cream and meat from the surrounding region; coffee from a roaster in Urlau who ensures transparent working conditions on the plantations.

Apartments (6 Total)

All apartments feature fully equipped kitchens, free WiFi, Smart TV, premium bedding from Prolana, and organic linen bedding from MOMM.

Booking Information

• Check-in: from 3pm
• Check-out: until 10am (11am upon request)
• Minimum Stay: 2 nights (3-4 nights during peak season)
• Dogs: Welcome in selected apartments, EUR 15/day cleaning fee
• Parking: Free, on-site
• Payment: Credit card, PayPal, bank transfer
• Deposit: 30% at booking, balance 14 days before arrival
• Cancellation: Free up to 30 days before arrival
• Final cleaning: Included in price

Bistro

Menu Highlights

• Breakfast: Regional specialities, fresh bread rolls, homemade jams
• Lunch/Dinner: Jägerbrettle, homemade Rösti, sandwiches, salads
• Desserts: Homemade cakes
• Drinks: Regional wines, beers, speciality coffee, iced coffee & matcha specials
• Dietary: Vegetarian options available, vegan on request

Price Range: Moderate

Reservations: Recommended for weekends and groups of 6+

Private Events: Available for up to 40 guests

Guest Amenities

• WiFi: Free, ~50 Mbit/s, suitable for video calls and streaming
• Parking: Free, on-site, one space per apartment
• Community Room (Stubn): A cosy communal living room for games and reading
• Sauna, fitness and retreat room: Exclusive to overnight guests — sauna, gym equipment, yoga mats and loungers
• Garden: With fire pit for gatherings
• Yoga mats: Available on request
• Baby equipment: Cot and high chair available free of charge

Kitchen Equipment (all apartments)

• Induction cooktop
• Dishwasher
• Refrigerator
• Coffee machine
• Dining table

Bedding Quality

• Premium duvets and pillows from Prolana (natural materials)
• Organic linen bedding from MOMM manufactory
• Towels and bed linen included

Events & Special Evenings

tobel1853 hosts regular events in the historic farmstead, including guest chef dinners, themed brunch events, wellness mornings, and the annual farm festival. All events are limited to 20-40 guests for an intimate atmosphere.

Current schedule and booking: www.tobel1853.de/events or phone +49 175 3366366.

Recurring Event Series

Upcoming Events

• Spanish tapas evening — aufgetischt von Ingo Festner — Many small dishes, one long table: papas arrugadas with homemade dips, tortilla, albóndigas, pimientos de padrón, chorizo in sherry, truchas a la Navarra, garlic prawns, and arroz con leche and crema catalana to finish. The tapas arrive in the middle of the table one after another, to share and to try. Saturday, 14 November 2026, from 6pm. EUR 49.90 per person, 42 guests max. Sold out, waiting list: www.tobel1853.de/aufgetischt/ingo-festner-november (event page in German)
• St Nicholas visit at the tobel — On St Nicholas Day, St Nicholas settles into the parlour at tobel1853 and reads to the children from his big book. Parents can share a few personal words about their child when registering. Includes a digital keepsake photo. Sunday, 6 December 2026, 2pm to 4pm in 30-minute time slots. Free of charge, limited places, registration required (German-language page): www.tobel1853.de/nikolaus/nikolausbesuch-2026
• Christmas brunch at the tobel — Many small sweet and savoury dishes at a festively laid table, no buffet, everything served at the table. Saturday, 26 December 2026, 10am to 1pm. EUR 36.00 per person, children aged 5 to 10 EUR 20.00, younger children free. Vegetarian or meat option, 42 places max. Booking (German-language page): www.tobel1853.de/aufgetischt/weihnachtsbrunch-2026
• New Year's Eve at the tobel — A menu of seven courses, vegetarian or with fish and meat, followed by a relaxed wind-down until 2am. Thursday, 31 December 2026, starting at 7pm. EUR 89.00 per person, drinks charged separately, 42 places max. Register by 20 December 2026 at the latest (German-language page): www.tobel1853.de/aufgetischt/silvester-2026
• Jivamukti Winter Retreat with Nadja Steinbach — Three days of Jivamukti and Yin Yoga, pranayama, meditation and poetry, with two nights at tobel1853, vegetarian food and sauna. Friday, 26 February to Sunday, 28 February 2027, arrival from 3pm. From EUR 595 per person (early-bird price until 23 December 2026, two people sharing a room), 14 participants max. Full details in the "Retreats" section and at www.tobel1853.de/retreats/jivamukti-winter-retreat-2027 (page in German)

Further dates are currently being planned. The schedule at www.tobel1853.de/en/events is updated continuously. For enquiries about upcoming guest chef dinners, call +49 175 3366366 or write to kontakt@tobel1853.com.

Past Events & Guest Chefs

• Tamara — Hatha Yoga and vegetarian breakfast in the tobel morning flow series, October 2026
• Tom Kagerer (TOM KOCHT) — Wild & wonderful, five autumn courses, October 2026
• Anne Böse — move & recharge, a day of yoga, brunch and gravel riding, August 2026
• Philipp Sontag — BBQ evening at the smoker. Master butcher in the 6th generation and meat sommelier: Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Spareribs with sides and homemade sauces, June and August 2026
• Timo J. Schillings — 7-course fine dining (oyster, truffle pasta, beef fillet), March 2026
• Franzi Ziller — Six courses Italian grotto style (antipasto, insalata, primi, secondi, formaggio, dolce), pay only what you eat, March & April 2026
• Peter Buhl — Seasonal brunches, many small courses served at the table (Easter and Mother's Day 2026)
• Markus Gröber — Swabian roots, contemporary thinking. Shared starter, choice of three mains, shared dessert. May 2026
• Helmut Feuerlein — Four courses, craftsmanship and clear flavours, May 2026
• Frühschoppen im tobel — Beer, Weißwurst, Brezen, Leberkäs, Wurstsalat and live music, April 2026
• hoffest im tobel — Open day with food, live music and kids programme, May 2026

Private Events

Available for birthdays, weddings, corporate events, family gatherings up to 40 people.

• Bistro space
• Garden with fire pit
• Custom catering menus

Retreats

tobel1853 runs its own retreats: multi-day formats with overnight stays at the farmstead, open for individuals and couples to book. Overview of all retreats: www.tobel1853.de/retreats (page in German only).

Jivamukti Winter Retreat with Nadja Steinbach (26 to 28 February 2027)

• Dates: Friday, 26 February, to Sunday, 28 February 2027. 3 days, 2 nights. Arrival from 3pm, departure on Sunday after brunch.
• Teacher: Nadja Steinbach, Advanced Jivamukti Yoga Teacher (www.nadjasteinbach.com)
• Content: Jivamukti Yoga, Yin and Restorative Yoga, pranayama, meditation and poetry
• Group size: 14 participants max. The retreat goes ahead with 6 or more participants. The cut-off date is 23 December 2026; if the minimum is not reached, the full amount is refunded. The same applies if the retreat is cancelled because the yoga teacher falls ill or drops out at short notice; self-booked travel costs are not refunded.
• Cancellation by participants: up to 30 days before arrival, 50% of the amount is refunded; after that, 100% is due.
• Early-bird price: when booked by 23 December 2026 (inclusive), EUR 30 less per person. The single-occupancy surcharge is not discounted.
• Sharing a room: guests who come alone can book a room to themselves (with a surcharge) or a place in a shared room at the per-person price for two. Rooms are shared only among women or among men. If nobody books the second place, the price stays at the per-person rate with no surcharge.
• Included: 2 nights, a small pick-me-up in the morning, vegetarian brunch on Saturday and Sunday, coffee and cake on Saturday, vegetarian dinner on Friday and Saturday, soft drinks and fruit all day, all yoga sessions with Nadja Steinbach, sauna, fitness room and garden, yoga mats on site
• Booking: via the retreat page on tobel1853.de: www.tobel1853.de/retreats/jivamukti-winter-retreat-2027 (page in German). The chosen room is held for 48 hours; within that time the full amount is paid by PayPal or bank transfer. Confirmation follows by email.
• Questions: +49 175 3366366 or kontakt@tobel1853.com

Schedule

• Friday, 26 February 2027: arrival from 3pm, 4:30pm to 6:30pm welcome circle and Jivamukti or Yin Yoga, 6:30pm dinner
• Saturday, 27 February 2027: 8:30am to 10:30am Jivamukti Yoga, 11am brunch, free afternoon, 3pm coffee and cake, 4:30pm to 6:15pm Yin and Restorative Yoga with poetry, 6:30pm dinner
• Sunday, 28 February 2027: 8:30am to 10:30am Jivamukti Yoga, 11am brunch, then departure

The kitchen is vegetarian. Allergies and intolerances are noted when booking.

Exclusive Full-Farmhouse Booking (tobel-exclusive)

tobel1853 can be booked exclusively for company events, team retreats and private celebrations. The whole tobel — all six apartments, the historic barn room (Stube with vaulted ceiling), the bistro with full kitchen and the garden — is yours for the duration of your booking.

Detail page: https://www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive (German: https://www.tobel1853.de/tobel-exklusiv)

The Seven Subpages in Detail

• Company Events — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/corporate-events. The barn room as workspace: approx. 40 sqm, brick jack-arch ceiling, daylight, 32 seats at tables. Next door the tenne with the bar seats another 10 — together up to 42 people at the table. Technology: large TV screen and flip chart on site, projector on request, Wi-Fi throughout. Plus the stubn for breakout rounds (7 to 10 people on floor cushions), the garden, and a fitness area with sauna on the ground floor.
• Workation — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/workation. Apartments from 23 to 80 sqm, each with its own kitchen and a large dining table. Wi-Fi up to 50 Mbit/s, stable for video calls. Discount from 7 nights, individual long-stay rates from 14 nights. The bistro is closed Monday to Wednesday, which makes those days particularly quiet.
• Retreats — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/retreats. For hosts and facilitators. The barn as practice room. Group size: 12 to 14 people for yoga on mats, 20 to 25 in a chair circle, up to 30 only for other seated formats. Catering in the tenne, vegetarian and vegan. Occupancy either 9 single rooms or 18 beds across 9 rooms. Looking to join a retreat yourself: tobel1853 also runs its own retreats open for individual booking, the first being the Jivamukti Winter Retreat from 26 to 28 February 2027. Overview: www.tobel1853.de/retreats (page in German, see the "Retreats" section).
• Celebrations — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/celebrations. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, christenings and communions, family gatherings, summer and Christmas parties. Music until 10pm, quieter afterwards out of consideration for the neighbours. Own cake possible against a plate fee. Dogs and children welcome, parking free right at the farmstead.
• Accommodation — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/accommodation. Six apartments, nine bedrooms, eighteen beds. Every apartment has its own kitchen — cook for yourselves or let our kitchen take over.
• Food — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/food. Regional bistro cooking, no rigid menu concepts. On request a guest chef takes over the stove: Peter Buhl, Helmut Feuerlein or Philipp Sontag.
• Activities — www.tobel1853.de/en/tobel-exclusive/activities. Walk up to Schloss Zeil and the Josefskapelle, cycling along the river Argen, skydiving at Unterzeil airfield, balloon rides, alpaca hikes at the Günztal alpaca farm, summer toboggan runs at Hündle and the Alpsee Coaster. Lake Constance is about 60 minutes away, Erkheim 30.

Terms and Conditions

• Exclusive means exclusive: with a full booking the tobel belongs to the booking group alone — no other guests, no walk-in trade. Weekdays are easiest, weekends are possible on request.
• Sauna and fitness area are included, usable from 6am to 8pm. Guests heat the sauna themselves.
• On request we arrange the programme around it: a host for a round of bingo, yoga or pilates sessions with our trainers, or a guided bike tour. What works depends on the size of the group.
• Tax note (Germany): EUR 110 gross per person and company event is tax-free, twice a year.

What is included

• Six holiday apartments with nine bedrooms in total (up to ~18 overnight guests). The Gipfelstürmer apartment sleeps up to 6, the smaller ones are made for 2. Individual bedrooms can be assigned as the event requires.
• Stube — the shared living room for conversations, morning coffee and quiet hours
• Bistro, located in the former stable with vaulted ceiling — full kitchen and bar, room for dinner (up to 42 guests), workshops and talks
• Beer garden (outdoor area) for reception and grilling
• Custom menu planning with our guest chefs (Peter Buhl, Frau Franzi, Helmut Feuerlein, Philipp Sontag)
• Flexible workshop setup — tables, projector, flipchart available

Typical use cases

• Corporate retreats (2-day package with overnight stay, workshop day, dinner, breakfast)
• Christmas parties and end-of-year celebrations
• Team off-sites with workshop setup
• Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, family celebrations
• Private dinners with guest chef

How it works

1. Enquiry by phone or email
2. Pre-talk — understanding the occasion, the team, the dates
3. Planning — menu, schedule, room allocation, extras agreed in writing
4. The day — hosts stay in the background unless welcomed at the table

Pricing on request. Contact: +49 175 3366366 or kontakt@tobel1853.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is tobel1853 located?

tobel1853 is located in Leutkirch im Allgäu, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, directly below Schloss Zeil castle. Address: Zum Brunnentobel 6, 88299 Leutkirch im Allgäu. Easy access from the A96 motorway (Munich-Lindau), exit Leutkirch-Süd.

What is tobel1853 - hotel or holiday rental?

tobel1853 is a historic farmstead from 1853 with 6 individually designed holiday apartments and a bistro - not a traditional hotel. Apartments are fully equipped for self-catering, with shared amenities like the community room (Stubn).

Who is tobel1853 suitable for?

Couples seeking tranquillity, families with children, friend groups, solo travellers. Apartments accommodate 1-6 guests. Dogs welcome in selected apartments. Also suitable for small events up to 40 people.

What makes tobel1853 special?

Historic 1853 farmstead ecologically renovated with natural materials. Premium bedding, organic linen, regional bistro cuisine. Located below Schloss Zeil in the Allgäu region. Philosophy: "Vom Einfachen das Beste" (The best of simplicity).

Are pets allowed?

Yes, dogs are welcome in selected apartments at tobel1853. Cleaning fee of EUR 15 per day. Beautiful walking paths around the property.

Is there breakfast?

Bistro breakfast available Friday and Sunday 9am-noon. Weekday breakfast baskets can be pre-ordered and delivered to your apartment door.

How do I book?

Book directly on tobel1853.de/en, by phone +49 175 3366366, or email kontakt@tobel1853.com. Response typically within 24 hours.

Does tobel1853 run its own retreats?

Yes. The first own retreat is the Jivamukti Winter Retreat with Nadja Steinbach from 26 to 28 February 2027: 3 days, 2 nights, 14 participants max, from EUR 595 per person (early-bird price until 23 December 2026, two people sharing a room). Included are the overnight stays, vegetarian meals, all yoga sessions and the sauna. Details and booking at www.tobel1853.de/retreats (page in German).

Nearby Attractions

• Schloss Zeil: Historic castle, walking distance
• Leutkirch Old Town: 5 km
• Wangen im Allgäu: 15 km, historic old town
• Isny im Allgäu: 20 km
• Lake Constance (Bodensee): 45 km
• Bauernhausmuseum Wolfegg: Open-air museum
• Skiing: Nearby ski resorts in winter
• Hiking: Marked trails through the Allgäu hills
• Cycling: Scenic routes through rolling countryside