The Ludwigsstift is surrounded by vineyards in the village Burrweiler. After its conversion five apartments have been created in the former church property. The transformation was carried out with attention to detail and preservation of historic elements. The modern interior is combined with antique furniture. The old chapel has now found a new purpose as a luxurious bathroom. The apartments under the roof have an open attic construction from the year 1911/1912, which is an architectural delight. And the view from the windows shows the scenic beauty of the Rhine valley.

Country/Region: DE-Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate – Burrweiler/South-Palatinate
Name: Ludwigsstift
Scenery: on a hillside among vineyards
Type of accommodation: apartment
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 1911/1912
Architect: Thomas Paul Biersch
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Homepage: www. ludwigsstift.de
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The holiday house Alpenblicke is located in Kruen, a Bavarian mountain village near Mittenwald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The house was built around 1936 and renovated in 2008/2009 radically. It now offers contemporary comfort for 6 to 7 people. Bavarian cosiness here is perfectly combined with modern design. The high-quality furnishing in combination with rustic elements creates a comfortable atmosphere. In fine weather you can enjoy the alpine panorama from the large terrace. The Upper Bavarian mountains attract visitors with a variety of activities: skiing in winter, and in summer the house is a good starting point for hikes and excursions.

Country/Region: DE-Germany, upper Bavaria, Kruen
Name: Alpenblicke
Scenery: situated in a village in the Alps, close to the lake Walchensee
Type of accommodation: house
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2009
Architect: Wimmer Architekten, Duisburg
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Homepage: www.alpenblicke.de
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The childhood dream of a tree house can be fulfilled in The Hidden Treehouse Resort (Resort Baumgeflüster). With rustic wooden huts, however, the houses have little in common. Here you live high up among the trees without having to sacrifice comfort.

The four houses on stilts are located in a forest clearing only three km from the Zwischenahner Sea. The made of larch wood houses are built in cubic form and can accommodate up to four people on about 40 m². Furnished in stylish, high quality contemporary design, the houses appear cosy thanks to the larch wood walls. On the big terrace fixed with steel cables in the trees you are very close to nature.

Even for breakfast one need not descend. Over a winch the breakfast picnic basket is pulled up. When one leaves his retreat the unique landscape of Ammerland with moor, heath, forest and meadows offers many opportunities for walking and cycling and the East Frisian coast is just 40 minutes away.

Country/Region: DE-Germany, Lower Saxony, Bad Zwischenahn
Name: BaumhausSuiten Resort Baumgeflüster – The hidden treehouse resort
Scenery: Nestled in the woods in the parklands of Ammerland, near the lake Zwischenahn
Type of accommodation: house
Architecture: modern
Completion: 2011
Architect: Andreas Wenning, Bremen, www.baumraum.de
Press/Publication: ZDF – heute journal (german TV), radio, several magazines e.g. Weser-Kurier, Nordwestzeitung, Wohnrevue (Schwitzerland)
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Homepage: www.baumgefluester.de
Special Features: The houses are equipped with underfloor heating. Dogs not allowed in the houses, Boarding kennels close

The Goms in the Swiss Valais is the uppermost valley of the Rhone. Surrounded by mountains between 3,000 and 4,000 meters lies the village of Geschinen. It’s a small village with old wooden houses. The Leerschir is one of these houses. Built in 1897 as a cow barn, the building was converted in 2011 in a house with three apartments. The apartments are bright and modern designed and offer contemporary comfort. Between the new white walls the old larch wood is still visible. A heat pump, on Swiss “Erdsondenheizung”, supplies the floor heating in all rooms. The Leerschir is in all seasons a good starting point for exploring the upper valley and to enjoy the surrounding mountains.

Country/Region: CH-Switzerland, Valais, Goms, Geschinen
Name: Leerschir
Scenery: Alps, high Rhone valley, close to Aletsch Glacier
Type of accommodation: apartment
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2011
Architect: Weger AG, www.wegerag.ch
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Homepage: www.feriengoms.ch
Special Features: some of the apartments can be combined

The Explorer Hotel Fischen is a Budget-Hotel for people who love sports. The House is designed in a modern style with clear lines and functional rooms. Rough wood cites the regional architecture and is used inside and for the facade. The color green isn´t just a design element, but represents also the ecological concept of the Explorer Hotel. Using renewable energies like biogas and electricity from solar and hydro power makes it a climate-neutral building. Enjoy an environment friendly vacation !

Country/Region: DE-Germany, Bavaria, Oberstdorf/Fischen
Name: Explorer Hotel Fischen
Scenery: Alps of Algaeu
Type of accommodation: hotel
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2010
Architect: architekten sieber-renn.de, Alfred Sieber, Hans-Martin Renn, Sonthofen
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Awards: artouro – Bayrischer Tourismus Architektur Preis 2011 (award for tourism architecture in Bavaria)
Homepage: www.explorer-hotel.de
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The Heustodlsuite at the Taxhof offers an unusual architectural experience. From the outside it looks like 3 barns were merged. Inside the guests find a spacious room which is divided into three levels. Each level is designed for a different use (living, eating, sleeping) and has its own individual outlook through the large windows.
From floor to ceiling, all surfaces is the Heustodlsuite are wood, interrupted only where functional aspects made it necessary. A special feature is the bathtub: It´s situated between double bed and panoramic window. This allows guests to take a relaxing bath and to enjoy the view of the Hohe Tauern.

Country/Region: AT-Austria, Salzburg, Zell am See – Kaprun
Name: Heustodlsuite (part of the Taxhof)
Scenery: on a mountainside in the National Park Hohe Tauern
Type of accommodation: house
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2011
Architect: Prof. Andreas Meck, München
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Homepage: www.taxhof.at
Special Features: Taxhof includes a range of accommodation, including aufberg 1113, known from the cover of our 1st book.

Pictures: Felsch Fotodesign

The most popular new entry in 2011: Naturresidence Dahoam, Italy		The winner in 2011: Seehaus Ahrenshoop, Germany

+++ Top 10 für 2011 +++

1. Seehaus Ahrenshoop, Germany (as 2010)
2. Ferienhaus Langelinie, Denmark (as 2010)
3. im Spycher, Switzerland
4. Meerhaus, Germany
5. Usedom-Relaxx, Germany
6. Gutshof Tick, Germany
7. Hofgut Hafnerleiten, Germany
8. refugio.laudegg, Austria
9. La Subida, Italy
10. Klare Kante, Germany

+++ most popular new entries in 2011 +++

1. Naturresidence Dahoam, Italy
2. Montagne Alternative, Switzerland
3. Mineral House, Portugal
4. Sonnenhaus-am-See, Germany
5. Haus Boernsteen, Germany
6. Che Bella Vista, Italy
7. Terzo di Danciano, Italy
8. Middenmank, Germany
9. die strandhäuser, Germany
10. FerienStadl Bienen Alm, Austria

This Top 10 is a public rating: we rate how often an entry was read and how many readers have visited the homepage of the object.

For those who like to enjoy a glass of styrian wine or want to explore the hills of the south-styrian wine country, Logis125 is an ideal starting point. The house with its long, narrow shape and the black facade is a modern interpretation of the typical local architecture. A solar system on the roof provides the guests with energy.
The house offers three double rooms and a suite. All rooms have their own exit to the wooden terrace. In contrast to the facade, bright colors were used inside, which are supported by some gentle spots of color. The breakfast room has a large panoramic window with a view to the countryside.

Country/Region: AT-Austria, Steiermark/Styria, Gamlitz
Name: LOGIS125
Scenery: elevated panoramic location among vineyards
Type of accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Architecture: modern
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Architect: koeberl doeringer architekten
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Homepage: www.logis125.at
Special Features: Logis125 also sells products from own, local production.

The Stadl am Tunauberg is a quiet retreat. The room concept is surprisingly open for an converted old barn: A glazed gable wall, deeply set back into the building, blurs the boundary between interior and exterior space. The construction, stems, purlins and rafters were made ​​deliberately visible. The roof appears almost to float. Reticent designed furniture support the open space effect.
One particular highlight is the small sauna. It´s located in front of the house, beyond the pond. And, thanks to a large glass wall, you have from inside a beautiful view over the surrounding greenery.

Country/Region: AT-Austria, South-Steiermark, Oberhaag
Name: Stadl am Tunauberg
Scenery: on a hill in a quiet location
Type of accommodation: house
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2011
Architect: Ernst Giselbrecht + Partner architektur
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Homepage: www.puresleben.at
Special Features: The barn belongs to PURESLeben. PURESLeben offers more holiday homes, which are characterized by high quality interiors and distinctive architecture. Another of these houses is the Lagenhaus Kitzeck, which is also presented on holidayarchitecture.com.

A home away from home. That’s the impression which welcomes guests to the Brücke 49 in the Swiss mountain village of Vals. The house is located next to the new Rhine bridge, which explains the name (Brücke = bridge). The house was once built as a villa with a French influence: A local builder constructed the house, but the plans were drawn up in Paris. The building combines a typical local style with (for Vals) unusually large and high rooms.
Ruth Kramer and Thomas Schacht took over the house in 2010 and carefully restored it. For the interior, they chose an eclectic mix of old and new, period furniture and iconic designs and quality in the details. The result is a bed&breakfast address for people with a passion for design, architecture and originality – and those who are in search of a fresh mountain breeze.

Country/Region: Vals, Graubünden, Schwitzerland
Name: Brücke 49
Scenery: mountain village
Type of accommodation: Bed & Breakfast
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2011
Architect: Ruth Kramer / Thomas Schacht / Paul Furger
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Homepage: www.brucke49.ch
Special Features: The B&B is close to the Spa Therme Vals. Vals is also a good place for skiing.