Region: DE – Germany, Bavaria, Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate

Accommodation: Apartment

Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria is not only a pilgrimage site, but also a destination for art and architecture lovers now that its former parish has been rebuilt in style. The ensemble of a church and parish buildings is situated on a steep hill, offering fantastic views over the wide landscape.

Region: DE – Germany, Schleswig-Holstein, Eiderstedt Peninsula, Garding

Accommodation: House

This historic townhouse in Garding on the Eiderstedt peninsula, Schleswig-Holstein once housed a shop for milk and lemonade. Transformed into a light-flooded holiday townhouse, not only the name but also the dominant white colour palette recalls its former use. Dating back to 1780 and located near the church in an old town lane, the house has been furnished with new interiors: a new house has been placed within old walls.

Region: CH – Switzerland, Canton Uri, Seelisberg

Accommodation: House

In Seelisberg just above Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, the carpenter Lukas Gwerer has made his vision of a natural house a reality. The house he has built over six years of work consists of 99% natural materials. The interiors, arranged according to the position of the sun, are characterised by organic shapes and soft colours…

Region: DE – Germany, Bavaria, Kochel am See, Ried

Accommodation: Apartment

Modern timber architecture in Upper Bavaria: you will find the Sindlhauser holiday apartments on the first floor above a carpenter’s workshop in Ried near Kochel am See – in a sustainable building inspired by local Vorarlberg timber architecture…

Region: PT – Portugal, Algarve, Olhão

Accommodation: B&B

Convento is hidden at the end of a narrow lane in the coastal town of Olhão – very close to the promenade and the local markets. This B&B looks quite inconspicuous from the outside, which makes the surprise all the greater when you step inside! The entrance area leads into an inner courtyard with colonnades, tiled floors and a fountain at the centre. It extends over two floors and opens up to the sky…

Region: UK – United Kingdom, Scotland, Isle of Skye

Accommodation: House

The “Black Shed” is located on the Isle of Skye at the foot of the Macleod’s Table mountains. The building was inspired by an old agricultural shed on the croft and painted black as a reference to the style of sheds in the neighbouring landscapes. …

Region: PT – Portugal, Viano do Castelo, Afife

Accommodation: House

Casa Afife is situated in a rural settlement near the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of Portugal – between Viano do Castelo and Caminha, a small town on the border to Spain. The neighbouring church had a significant influence on the design of the house: the house does not disturb the harmony of this religious place, but nevertheless boasts an independent character.

Region: IT – Italy, South Tyrol, Caldaro

Accommodation: Hotel

Seehotel Ambach beams its guests back to the seventies. At the beginning of the decade, architect Othmar Barth, considered a pioneer of modernity in South Tyrol, created a complete work of art – merging architecture, design and nature – on the northern shore of Lake Caldaro.

Region: DE – Germany, Lower Saxony, Braunschweig

Accommodation: House

Built in 1956 on the outskirts of Braunschweig, this former water tower hasn’t been used as such for decades. In the 90s, this listed monument was transformed into a residential building. Now, following a recent renovation, …

Region: IT – Italy, South Tyrol, Seis am Schlern

Accommodation: B&B, Apartment

The Paula Wiesinger Apartments & Suites is located in the South Tyrolean mountain village of Seis – surrounded by the Dolomites and near the Seiser Alm, Europe’s largest high alpine pasture. Both the architecture and interior design are simple, …

Region: AT – Austria, Salzburg, Gastein Valley, Bad Gastein

Accommodation: House

The Alpenlofts (alp lofts) are the project of Evelyn and Ike Ikrath. With their hotels “Haus Hirt” and “Miramonte” the hotel manager and the architect have already created  hideaways in which guests feel like visiting friends. …

Region: DE – Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia, Monschau

Accommodation: House

The Eifel Town Monschau has a picturesque medieval center with half-timbered buildings and slate-clad houses, winding streets and the meandering river Rur. The Brückenvilla (Bridge Villa) is centrally located in the Old Town, yet separated due to its position across the river, …

Region: ES – Spain, Balearic Islands, Majorca, Pollença

Accommodation: House

LLEÓ57 is a listed former mansion two minutes from the marketplace of the small town of Pollenca in the north of Majorca. The house from 1850 has been transformed into a year-round usable holiday home – …

Region: IT – Italy, Marche, Barchi

Accommodation: B&B, Apartment

Old Country House. New life. That’s the motto at Corte Campioli, a 150-year-old country house in the Marche region. Historical, rustic charm meets modern architecture and timeless design. The estate, surrounded by olive groves, comprises several buildings grouped around a courtyard.

Region: DE – Germany, Saxony, Leipzig

Accommodation: Hotel, Apartment

The hotel Fregehaus is located in one of the most beautiful buildings in the Old Town of Leipzig. The baroque merchant house has been built in the early 18th century as a reconstruction of a Renaissance house of 1535 (the crossvault is still preserved on the ground floor). …

Region: AT – Austria, Salzburg, Zell am See - Kaprun

Accommodation: House, Hotel

The Heustodlsuite at the Taxhof offers an unusual architectural experience. From the outside it looks like 3 barns have been 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 view through the large windows.