Best Wood-Burning Stoves 2027

The wood-burning stoves in this comparison cost from 685.00 euros for the cast-iron Kratki Koza K12 to 2,358.35 euros for the La Nordica Rossella Plus Forno with an oven and soapstone cladding on Amazon.de. This guide is for anyone heating a living room, holiday home or vineyard cottage with wood who wants a room stove rather than a central-heating boiler. The best wood-burning stoves of 2027 are the Haas+Sohn Prunus II as the best value (777.32 euros), the Plamen Tara from Požega as the most efficient compact stove at 84 % (899.00 euros) and the Kratki Thor 8 with glass on three sides for an open-plan living room (1,970.05 euros). We compared seven models with live prices on 4 November 2026.

Check delivery before you order: wood-burning stoves weigh from 65 to over 160 kg and ship by freight, so enter a Croatian address on Amazon.de and check whether the listing says "Lieferung nach Kroatien".

Quick overview: the best wood-burning stoves of 2027

All stoves in this comparison are available on Amazon.de. Click a name to see the current price.

Data comes from Amazon.de listings and manufacturers' datasheets. Efficiency is as stated by the seller.

How to choose a wood-burning stove

How many kW you need

Wood-burning stoves are chosen by floor area and insulation, not by "the more powerful, the better". A rough rule is 1 kW per about 7 m² in an old house built before 1977, per about 10 m² in a 1980s house, per about 11 m² in a new build and per about 20 m² in a low-energy house (Hausjournal). A 40 m² living room needs about 6 kW in an old house and about 4 kW in a new build (Klimaworld). Oversized wood-burning stoves overheat the room, so you burn them throttled, and that produces more soot and smoke.

Ecodesign and standards

Since 1 January 2022, only wood-burning stoves that meet Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2015/1185 may be sold in the EU: seasonal efficiency of at least 65 % and emissions of at most 40 mg/m³ particulates, 1,500 mg/m³ CO, 120 mgC/m³ organic gaseous carbon (OGC) and 200 mg/m³ NOx (Regulation 2015/1185). The EN 13240 standard for room heaters has been replaced by EN 16510-2-1, and the transition period ended in late 2025 (TÜV SÜD). Wood-burning stoves from existing stock can still carry the old label. The German 1. BImSchV Stufe 2 label means the stove meets German limits, which are stricter than Ecodesign for CO.

Wood moisture

Wood-burning stoves only burn well with dry wood. The German manufacturers' association HKI recommends wood with a water content below 20 % (HKI), while freshly felled wood is about 40 %. Reaching that takes one to two years of drying, depending on the species. Beech, oak and hornbeam burn longer and more evenly, while spruce and pine burn faster and are good for kindling. A moisture meter costs about 20 euros, and a log splitter shortens drying because thinner logs dry faster.

Clearances and floor plate

The clearance to combustible materials, such as a wooden wall or furniture, is listed in the manual of every wood-burning stove and varies a lot between models. The Haas+Sohn Prunus II needs 20 cm at the back and sides and 80 cm in front of the door, while the Plamen Tara needs 40 cm and the Plamen Dora 45 cm at the sides and back. On parquet or laminate the stove must stand on a non-combustible plate of glass, steel or stone. German rules require the plate to reach at least 50 cm in front of and 30 cm to the side of the firebox opening (Klimaworld). Fit a carbon monoxide detector next to the stove too.

Chimney and chimney sweep in Croatia

Chimney sweeping in Croatia is a municipal service under the Utility Services Act, and each municipality or city sets the rules in its own decision. For example, the town of Zabok requires owners who change a heating appliance to obtain the necessary checks before use, and has solid-fuel chimneys in family houses cleaned and inspected once a year (Grad Zabok). Rijeka also requires an extraordinary inspection whenever an appliance is changed (Grad Rijeka). Call a chimney sweep before you buy, because they'll tell you which flue diameter and stove type suit your chimney.

Type 1 or 2 and external air

The German label Bauart 1 means the stove door closes by itself and the stove can be connected to a chimney shared with other appliances. Bauart 2 wood-burning stoves, like both Plamen models in this comparison, need their own flue. If you have new windows or mechanical ventilation, choose one of the wood-burning stoves with an external air connection, which takes combustion air from outside rather than from the room.

1. Haas+Sohn Prunus II

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The Haas+Sohn Prunus II, a 6.4 kW steel room stove from an Austrian maker, is the best value among the wood-burning stoves in the comparison. According to Amazon.de its efficiency is 80.2 %, with emissions of 1,242 mg/m³ CO and 32 mg/m³ particulates, below the Ecodesign limits. Bauhaus.at lists 75 % for the same model (Bauhaus.at) and heating for 60 to 130 m³ of space, so allow for a slightly lower efficiency.

The Easy Control system keeps air supply simple, with separate primary and secondary air, and airwash keeps the glass clean. There's a log store under the firebox, and logs can be up to 33 cm long according to Amazon.de (Bauhaus.at says 25 cm). The flue is 150 mm and exits at the top, and the stove weighs 99 kg. Bauart 1 allows connection to a shared chimney, and the clearances to combustibles are 20 cm at the back and sides and 80 cm in front.

Pros: established maker at an affordable price, low particulate emissions, simple air control, log store, small wall clearances.

Cons: efficiency and firebox data differ between sources, smaller firebox, BImSchV 2 not explicitly stated in the listing.

Our opinion: The Prunus II is the stove we'd recommend for most living rooms of 30 to 50 m². The small 20 cm clearances mean it fits in a corner next to a wooden cabinet, where the Plamen stoves need 40 to 45 cm.

2. Kratki Koza K12

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At 685 euros, the Kratki Koza K12 is the cheapest of all the wood-burning stoves in the comparison, and it's made entirely of cast iron, which heats up more slowly but holds heat longer than steel. Output is 6 kW and efficiency 82.5 %, and the Polish maker states BImSchV Stufe 2, Ecodesign and energy class A+. It's only 39 cm wide, so it fits a smaller space.

The stove has a 100 mm external air connection and two independent air controls, and the feet are adjustable. The flue is 130 mm, so a standard 150 mm chimney often needs a reducer. Logs can be at most 30 cm long, and the stove weighs 99 kg. Kratki doesn't state how much space it heats.

Pros: lowest price, cast iron, external air, compact width, BImSchV 2 and Ecodesign.

Cons: 130 mm flue often needs a reducer, short logs, heated space not stated.

Our opinion: For 685 euros, the Koza K12 gives you cast iron and external air, which others only offer in a higher class. Buy wood cut to 25 to 30 cm, because logs longer than 30 cm, such as the common 33 cm ones, won't fit.

3. Plamen Tara

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Plamen from Požega is one of the few Croatian manufacturers whose wood-burning stoves are also sold on Amazon.de, and the Tara is its solid cast-iron model. At 84 % efficiency it's the most efficient compact stove in the comparison, and Plamen publishes all its emissions: 1,093 mg/m³ CO, 37 mg/m³ particulates, 106 mg/m³ NOx and 70 mg/m³ organic gases. Output is 6 kW, and the stove meets BImSchV Stufe 2.

The Tara takes combustion air from outside, so it works in houses with new windows and mechanical ventilation. The firebox is 35.5 x 30 x 26 cm, logs can be up to 36 cm long, and the large door has airwash glass. The stove weighs 85 kg, and the flue is 120 mm. It's Bauart 2, so it needs its own flue, and clearances to combustibles are 40 cm at the sides and back.

Pros: highest efficiency among the compact stoves, all emissions published, cast iron, external air, made in Croatia.

Cons: Bauart 2 needs its own flue, 120 mm flue, larger wall clearances.

Our opinion: For a new or renovated house with mechanical ventilation, the Tara is the best choice in the comparison. Plamen is also sold in Croatian shops, so compare the price before ordering from Germany.

4. Plamen Dora 10N

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Plamen's second stove in the comparison, the Dora 10N, has a cooktop on top for making tea, coffee or soup. Output is 7.2 kW, and the stove is made of cast iron and sheet steel with enamelled sides. Amazon.de lists 81.9 % efficiency, while Plamen's technical instructions give about 75 % (Plamen manual).

At 65 kg it's the lightest stove in the comparison, so it's easy to carry into a holiday home or vineyard cottage. Logs can be up to 36 cm long, the stove keeps a continuous burn, and it has a shaker grate and airwash glass. It meets BImSchV Stufe 2 and the Austrian 15a B-VG. The flue is 120 mm, it's Bauart 2, and clearances to combustibles are 45 cm at the sides and back.

Pros: cooktop, lightest in the comparison, long logs, continuous burn, Croatian maker.

Cons: Bauart 2 needs its own flue, largest wall clearances, manual efficiency lower than on Amazon.

Our opinion: The Dora is a stove for a holiday home or vineyard cottage where you want to heat and make coffee without electricity. For a living room with parquet flooring, choose a stove with smaller clearances.

5. La Nordica Rossella Plus Forno

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The La Nordica Rossella Plus Forno is an Italian wood-burning stove with a real 30 x 33 x 37 cm oven above the firebox, where you can bake bread, pizza or meat while the stove heats the room. Output is 9.4 kW, and at 87.4 % efficiency it's the most efficient stove in the comparison. The soapstone cladding stores heat and releases it for hours after the fire goes out.

The firebox is cast iron, logs can be up to 35 cm long, and the glass has airwash. According to the listing the stove heats up to 270 m³ of space. The external air connection is 120 mm at the back, the flue 130 mm at the top, and it's Bauart 1. Weight isn't stated, but one dealer lists a 219 kg shipping weight for a similar variant, so check your floor's load capacity.

Pros: real oven, highest efficiency, soapstone holds heat, cast-iron firebox, external air.

Cons: most expensive in the comparison, very heavy, weight and dimensions not given in the listing.

Our opinion: The Rossella is the stove for a house where bread gets baked in winter. It's expensive, but the oven largely replaces a cooker, and the soapstone keeps warming the room after the fire dies down.

6. Kratki Thor 8

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The glass on three sides of the steel Kratki Thor 8 shows the fire from anywhere in the living room. Output is 8 kW with a range of 5.5 to 10 kW, efficiency 83 %, and emissions 38 mg/m³ particulates and about 1,250 mg/m³ CO. It meets BImSchV Stufe 2 and Ecodesign, with energy class A+ (datasheet).

The firebox is lined with a heat-storing material, the door closes by itself, and a clean-glass system blows air across the glass. The 150 mm flue can exit at the top or back, and the external air connection is 100 mm. The stove is 131 cm tall and weighs 160 kg, so check your floor's load capacity. Logs can be up to 30 cm long.

Pros: panoramic view of the fire, low emissions, top or back flue, external air, self-closing door.

Cons: expensive, heavy at 160 kg, more glass means more cleaning.

Our opinion: The Thor is the stove for an open-plan living room of 60 to 90 m² where the fire is the centre of the space. A large part of the price goes on design, but you also get low emissions and a flue that exits at the top or back.

7. Justus Usedom 5 W+ 2.0

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The smallest stove in the comparison is the Justus Usedom 5 W+ 2.0, with 5.5 kW, for a flat, apartment or holiday home. "wärmePLUS" means an extra heat-storage stone that absorbs heat and releases it after the fire goes out. Efficiency is 80 %, particulates below 40 mg/m³ and energy class A+ (Klimaworld).

Sellers list heating for up to 88 m³ of space, which with a 2.5 m ceiling is a room of about 35 m². Justus is a brand of the German maker Oranier. The Amazon.de listing is sparse and gives no flue diameter, weight or log length, so ask the seller before buying.

Pros: low output for a small space, heat-storage stone, German maker (Oranier), low emissions.

Cons: expensive for 5.5 kW, sparse listing data, only for smaller spaces.

Our opinion: If you heat a flat or apartment of around 30 m², a bigger stove would run throttled and produce soot. The Usedom costs more than the Koza, but the heat-storage stone means less refuelling in the evening.

Conclusion: which wood-burning stove to choose?

For most living rooms the best choice is the Haas+Sohn Prunus II: 6.4 kW, low emissions and small wall clearances for 777.32 euros. On a tighter budget, the Kratki Koza K12 gives you cast iron for 685.00 euros, and for a new house with mechanical ventilation the Plamen Tara at 84 % is best. The Dora is for a holiday home with a cooktop, the Rossella for baking bread, the Thor for design and the Usedom for a small flat. Choose wood-burning stoves by floor area and chimney first and looks second, and call a chimney sweep before you buy.

If you'd rather not carry logs, see our pellet stoves, and for the atmosphere without a chimney, our electric fireplaces. To prepare firewood, see our log splitters.

Frequently asked questions

How many kW does my wood-burning stove need?

Roughly 1 kW per about 7 m² in an old, poorly insulated house, per about 10 m² in a 1980s house and per about 11 m² in a new build. For a 40 m² living room that's 4 to 6 kW. An oversized stove runs throttled and produces more soot.

What do Ecodesign and EN 16510 mean?

Ecodesign is Regulation (EU) 2015/1185, which since 2022 sets a minimum efficiency of 65 % and maximum emissions of particulates, CO, organic gaseous carbon and NOx. EN 16510-2-1 is the new standard for wood-burning room heaters, which replaced EN 13240 in late 2025.

Do I need a chimney sweep for a new wood stove in Croatia?

The rules are set by each municipality or city in its decision on chimney sweeping. Zabok and Rijeka, for example, require a chimney inspection when a heating appliance is changed. Call a chimney sweep before you buy, because they know which flue diameter and stove type suit your chimney.

What is the best wood for a stove?

Dry hardwood such as beech, oak or hornbeam with a water content below 20 %, which means one to two years of drying. Softwood such as spruce and pine burns faster and is good for kindling. Don't burn varnished, painted or pressed wood.

Wood stove or pellet stove?

A wood stove is cheaper, works without electricity and you can prepare the fuel yourself, but you have to feed it by hand. A pellet stove doses fuel automatically and holds the temperature, but it needs electricity, costs more and pellets are bought in bags.

How far from the wall should a stove be?

It depends on the model and is listed in the manual. In this comparison the clearances to combustible materials range from 20 cm (Haas+Sohn Prunus II) to 45 cm (Plamen Dora 10N) at the sides and back, and 80 cm in front of the door. From a non-combustible wall such as brick, the distance can be smaller.

Can you order a wood stove from Amazon.de to Croatia?

It depends on the seller. Wood-burning stoves weigh from 65 to over 160 kg and ship by freight, and Amazon doesn't show delivery by country for every listing. Enter a Croatian address and check whether it says "Lieferung nach Kroatien"; if not, ask the seller.

How we chose

The wood-burning stoves in this comparison were chosen by output, efficiency, published emissions, standards (Ecodesign, BImSchV Stufe 2), material, external air connection, extras such as an oven or cooktop, and price. We shortlisted 16 models available on Amazon.de and checked every ASIN through the Amazon API. Data comes from Amazon.de listings and from the datasheets and manuals of Haas+Sohn, Kratki, Plamen, La Nordica and Justus, and where sources differ we give both figures. Rules come from Regulation (EU) 2015/1185, and on chimney sweeps from the decisions of Zabok and Rijeka. Prices are live Amazon.de prices on 4 November 2026. We did not test the stoves ourselves.

Sources and references

1. Regulation (EU) 2015/1185 - ecodesign requirements
2. TÜV SÜD - transition to EN 16510
3. HKI - heating with wood correctly
4. Hausjournal - sizing a wood stove
5. Klimaworld - how many kW a room stove needs
6. Klimaworld - floor protection plate
7. Town of Zabok - decision on chimney sweeping
8. City of Rijeka - decision on chimney sweeping
9. Kratki Thor - datasheet
10. Plamen Dora - technical instructions
11. Klimaworld - Justus Usedom 5 W+ 2.0
12. Bauhaus.at - Haas+Sohn Prunus II

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