The eastern hills of Holstein are also known under the name Holsteinische Schweiz (Holstein Switzerland). This landscape with its small forests, low hills and a lot of lakes was formed by the last ice age. … more »

Visitors to the Villa Sjötorp enjoy a little time travel. The house, built in 1901 by the paper manufacturer Carl Emil Haeger, was prefabricated in his hometown of Lilla Edet and brought with two barges … more »

The Miramonte is a little something like a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Built at the penultimate turn of the century, the house from its outside differs little from the scenery of the Belle Epoque, which … more »

Country/Region: DE-Germany, Bavaria, Bad Birnbach
Name: Hofgut Hafnerleiten
Scenery: ./.
Type of accommodation: 7 Houses
Architecture: modern
Completion: 2005
Architect: studio lot, Munich
Press/Publication: Süddeutsche Zeitung (in German), Schöner Wohnen
Awards: BDA Bavaria Award 2006, “artouro 2011″ (nomination, award for tourism architecture … more »

Bad Gastein is a wondrous place. Waterfalls and large buildings of the Belle Epoque dominate the town. The narrow streets and multistory buildings in the steep slopes have led to the nickname “skyscraper village“. Anyone … more »