HOLIDAYARCHITECTURE – architecturally outstanding holiday homes and guest houses

woodenhouse

The Wooden House

Award-winning architects Alan Dickson and Gill Smith and their architectural firm Rural Design are known for their loving use of traditions and materials. In the midst of the spectacular Scottish landscape on the cliffs of the Isle of Skye stands their The Wooden House.

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Na Travessa Suites

Monumental masonry meets linear lightness. Hidden in the lively heart of Porto’s historic centre, the Na Travessa Suítes guesthouse stylishly and harmoniously combines history and the spirit of Zeitgeist. It has its own small garden and a view of the Sé Cathedral.

villa erika

Villa Erika on the steep slope of the seaside resort of Göhren on the island of Rügen transports its visitors back to times gone by. Built as a summer residence, by the Wolgast Corporation in 1891, the style of the villa is distinctive both architecturally and historically.

gut pohnstorf

Apartment // House

At Gut Pohnstorf in the middle of Mecklenburg Switzerland, you will not only find old half-timbered architecture, antique furniture and modern art, but also historical female power. Each of the seven holiday suites in the listed manor house bears the name of a special woman of the 19th century.

kleine bleibe

In the Kleine Bleibe on the edge of the Gelbachtal in the Westerwald, what counts is actually the absence of things. Far away from digital overstimulation, you can enjoy a puristic and sustainable holiday here and drift through the days in a truly relaxed way.

casatelier.porto

casatelier.porto

The casatelier in the middle of Porto’s backstreets is a special place. For here, not only do floral patterns entwine themselves on the exterior façade of the narrow townhouse, but a subtly composed work of art also blossoms for the guests inside.

peterhof

The Peterhof in Vorarlberg has always been a place of community. A home. With a long history and lots of memories. With its modern chalets, the old-established alpine inn on the Alpe Furx has been adding a new chapter with a formal link to contemporary zeitgeist.

casa kera

Situated on a hill near the baroque town of Scicli, surrounded by carob trees and nature, Casa Kera looks out over the gently rolling hills to the blue shimmering south coast of the island. A house that naturally places itself in the middle of the Sicilian landscape.

haus 17 anton

Clarity and peacefulness as far as the eye can see. After their two holiday homes 36 Berta and 36 Charly, the architect couple Frank and Susanne Plehn has created another distinct island escape: 17 Anton – just 800 metres from the beach.

schmidhuber

Germany, Bavaria

New meets old, rural meets urban: the passive house at Chiemsee is so close to nature and offers stylishly modern apartments with a view of meadows and forests.

Austria, Salzburger Land, Zell am See

AUFBERG 1110 and AUFBERG 1113

In the midst of the Hohe Tauern mountains: a retreat and place of energy combined with artistic architecture. Natural materials harmonise, both outside and inside.

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Alpine romanticism without kitsch: Schilana 80

In the upper Inn valley rests a 300-year-old Engadine house. In all serenity, it awaits and decelerates guests who appreciate built and lived authenticity in the Central Alps.

Come on, let′s save a house!

We repeatedly receive enquiries from partners regarding the preservation of buildings worthy of protection. Here you will find a compilation of initiatives and organisations in Europe that are committed to preservation and after-use.

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URLAUBSARCHITEKTUR goes Space

Are you looking for a room? We have space for you. Beautiful rooms, inspiring places and unusual locations for workshops, meetings or events are now available at URLAUBSARCHITEKTUR.SPACE.

Inspirations // Cycling in Germany

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Inspiration: Cycling in Germany – from North to South

Especially on vacation, the bike is a great way to explore the surroundings in a conscious and environmentally friendly way or to be active in sports. Some of the houses that are located on bike routes or are popular with bikers are presented here as examples.

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Available in bookshops and online

You don’t just leaf through these, but stroll through houses – careful: acute case of wanderlust possible! With inspiring stories about hosts, architects, designers and creative minds. Award-winning and highly recommended by the press. All books are available in bookshops or can be ordered directly from our online shop.

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