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A window between past and present: the landscape of Saxon Switzerland not only served as a source of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich, but also provides the setting for the Smilka holiday home, which reinterprets its history.

Thoroughly renovated, distinctly designed and located in the heart of the world's smallest Hanseatic city: the Verwalterinnenhaus invites the present into a place steeped in history.

The renovated thatched cottage is located in a fantastic, secluded setting, within walking distance of the beach, right next to the Tümlauer Koog nature reserve, which is part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea.

Welcome to a green environment: at Gutshaus Kerkow, sustainability-oriented entrepreneurship meets genuine hospitality – with organic farming and a farm shop, an art space, kitchen stories and eight exciting holiday apartments in the heart of the Uckermark.

Half-timbered Zen: Horami Villa, located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, combines historical charm with Far Eastern philosophy, Scandinavian clarity and modern design. A harmonious fusion of different worlds.

Haus Nothweiler is a 300-year-old, listed half-timbered house nestled in the impressive natural surroundings of the Palatinate Forest. Where once living quarters, stables and barns were united under one roof, today two modern holiday apartments invite you to unwind.

345 years of family tradition: at first glance, the farmhouse in the Bavarian Forest looks as if time has stood still. Inside, however, there is an exciting concept that carefully combines history and new uses.

A blooming garden in the centre of Porto: Massarelos House combines historical structures with straightforward architecture, regional handicrafts with contemporary art and the city with the Douro.

Inspiring universe: The Stall & Sterne holiday estate between the Ore Mountains and Vogtland is an example of a creative approach to building in existing structures - full of ideas, colours and spatial experiences.

The Meraki Studios rise out of the Mediterranean landscape of Southern Crete like an abstract rock. An archaic place for which the Danish architect Sigurd Larsen has designed a terraced building made of concrete, natural stone, wood and steel.

Nestled like a peninsula in one of the typical Moselle bends, Trittenheim offers spectacular views of the surrounding vineyards. A traditional slate stone house dating from 1723 sits in the middle of the historic town centre. After decades of abandonment, it has been thoroughly renovated and reopened as a guest house.

Once the residence of a distinguished family of politicians and officers, the Scarpatetti Upper House is still one of the most important architectural monuments in the Rhaeto-Romanic Val Surses in Graubünden. Today it offers a retreat for up to six guests in the midst of the impressive mountain scenery.

A blend of contrasts: the 250-year-old Bavarian farmstead has been translated into the present day with fresh ideas, cheerful colours and proven courage.

Between town and mudflats: the two holiday homes at the foot of the Harlingen lighthouse unveil themselves as artfully designed tiny houses behind a Frisian façade.

The Kleiner Faktor not far from Zittau - once the servants' house of a cloth merchant in the Umgebinde style - openly tells its story and adds personality with bright colours and collected art.

The former wine estate has been overlooking Siena and the Chianti hills for 800 years. Today, Colle ai Lecci is a creative ‘borgo’ with purist apartments, ateliers, organic gardens, a pool and an inspiring workshop programme.

Between the Pyrenees and the sea, just an hour from Barcelona, Mas Oak, a listed farmstead with private horse stables and an atmospherically renovated guest house, hides in a green valley surrounded by fields, pastures and old almond trees.

The guest house "Zum Schockelgaul" is located directly on the German Wine Route in the the village of Forst. The farmstead features four apartments, a converted barn, a wine bar, a village shop and a spacious garden.

Gentle transition to the next generation: the renovation of the former farmhouse d'Kammer in the Lower Allgäu is a tribute to the past, a celebration of minimalism and a labour of love that shines through in every detail.

Holidays with campus flair: Not only the fresh breeze, but also the reinterpreted brick architecture of the JAP Retreat Appartments in Wilhelmshaven reveal that the North Sea is only a few minutes away.

Take two spacious apartments with historic flair overlooking a 200-year-old oak tree and combine them with Nordic design, industrial elements, warm colours and a passion for cooking – welcome to St. Oak in Kyritz!

On the sunny side of the Kaunerberg, the listed farmhouse is enthroned above the elements in a secluded location. A historic building type that has been restored and modernised to create an atmospheric narrative of alpine life.

Lightness in Luxembourg: the transformed, historic townhouse proves how easily privacy and community can go hand in hand.

Participatory pioneer project: the façade of charred larch wood shimmers in black, while the 14 flats of the Miniloft Kreuzberg offer a feel-good place for travellers to Berlin.

Slow down in an industrial monument: Schleiferei Zwei in Siebertal is an atmospheric lost place with authentic charm, airy loft character and a warm, off-the-beaten-track atmosphere.

Haus Herzogstand in Kochel am See is a beautiful combination of historical flair, modern comfort and sustainable renovation against the alpine backdrop of the "Blue Country".

Poetic architecture and haute cuisine on the Loire: together with architect Patrick Bouchain, the Troisgros family has transformed an old farmhouse into an excellent restaurant with spectacular accommodation.

Contemporary art between baroque beams: the Engelwirt Apartments in Altmühltal combine historical elements with curated modern works and details. With a sustainable focus and regional emphasis.

The Hof Farchau cultural monument on the Küchensee lake offers six individual accommodations that take you back in time, along with plenty of opportunities for a relaxing time by the lake.

Tradition in fresh colours: With its five holiday apartements, the Black Forest farmhouse on the southern slope of the Wutach Gorge balances historical building fabric, authenticity and contemporary comfort.

From the outside, the GDR prefabricated building on the edge of Märkische Schweiz faces up to its past without embellishment; inside, it breaks up old structures and surprises with two bright, airy holiday homes.

In the Swiss mountain village of Vals, the two houses of Brücke 49 offer a harmonious mix of local architecture, unique antique pieces and Scandinavian design – and a temporary home for design lovers.

The Gutshaus Friedenfelde lies like a novel in the Brandenburg countryside. An ensemble, partly from the 18th century, which blends history, modernity and culture in a striking way.

Simplicity, peace, space and light: La Ferme de Brouage hides like an enchanted garden in the green hinterland of the Atlantic coast and merges old walls with sophisticated architecture, French charm and farm-fresh vegetables.

Natural consistency: Les Chalets Lara & Louise at Lake Forggensee give a new interpretation to the archetype of the traditional barn - with a focus on local wood, alpine views and sunbathing time in the pergolas.

Like a canvas, the white backdrop of Monopoli reflects the sky and the sea. Casa Santa next to the San Salvatore Church also focuses on the essentials, staging light, texture and the magnificent view.

The Calitardo Suites tower majestically over the poetic Umbrian landscape. The manor house, which has been transformed into an agriturismo, combines history and modernity with ease and elegance.

Mediterranean muse: The listed manor Le Rossignol in the German wine-growing region Markgräflerland is a carefully renovated, atmospheric place that combines history and zeitgeist with the lightness of southern France.

Old barn with new perspectives: The Ferienhof Busch in the tranquil south of Franconia is a model project for sustainable revitalisation down to the last detail. Three individually designed holiday homes offer plenty of space for spending time together.

Between Lake Constance, St. Gallen and the Alpstein mountains lies the baroque town of Bischofszell. Once, fabric merchants, craftsmen, innkeepers and Thurgau noblemen lived here behind the picturesque façades on Grubplatz. Today, the Jacob 1808 is a wonderful place to spend a holiday.

Two houses made of brick and fieldstone, all around colourful meadows, wide fields, deep tranquillity. A rediscovered and revitalised property in the Uckermark that delights with historic charm, a wonderfully wildly blossoming garden and good ideas for life in the countryside.

From the outside, the listed Dortmannhof seems as if it has fallen out of time; inside, an artistic backdrop of historical inventory and unusual perspectives opens up. A subtle and clever concept by architect and furniture designer Sigurd Larsen, which now also welcomes guests.

Alluvial forest and litter meadows as far as the eye can see, with Lake Chiemsee glistening in the distance - the Schneeganserhof occupies an exclusive box seat. And it has done so for many hundreds of years. Renovated to be summer-fresh and winter-proof, it offers a holiday accommodation for two in the former barn.

In the wide expanse of the Simmental valley, framed by grassy hills, rugged rock faces and the glaciated Wildstrubel, the 100-year-old Lenk Lodge offers spectacular views and individual spaces.

Since 1775, the Pfarrhof (vicarage) in Eastern Styria has always been a place that connects people. Freshly renovated, re-imagined and lovingly furnished, the baroque monument draws a bridge between past and present.

Around 250 years have gone into the stone walls and wooden beams of Haus Greates in the Lechtal Nature Park. Situated in a small village surrounded by alpine scenery and turquoise mountain lakes.

Poetic minimalism behind an artful façade: the virtuously decorated Casa 1923 is one of Faro's outstanding Art Nouveau buildings. With their careful handling of traditions and materials, the architects of PAr tie in with the building's past and redefine it for today's needs.

Not far from Merano, between green orchards, vineyards and alpine views, lies the loft chez mone&harry, which was created by the experimental designer Harry Thaler and conceived down to the last detail.

Embedded in the village setting of Leutasch, with a view of the surrounding forests and mountain scenery of the Tyrolean plateau, the four apartments of KOKON invite you to retreat into nature.

The limestone walls of Domaine Le Cariol stand out brightly against the landscape of the Périgord. This magnificent country estate, surrounded by vineyards, small rivers and wide valleys, has an eventful history dating back to the 12th century.

The Saftstationen, built in 1884 in the west of the island of Møn, is one of the last industrial landmarks of its kind. Where sugar beet was once processed into sweet juice, you can now spend your holidays, celebrate festivals and experience culture.

The village of Ardez is surrounded by contemplative mountain scenery. The modern Chasa Tuoretta also draws on traditional architecture and is modelled on one of the oldest buildings in the region: the medieval residential tower.

As if it had stepped out of one of Theodor Fontane's works, the Effi & Luise holiday home is nestled between fields and meadows in the Brandenburg province. A historic manor house with the charm of the Wilhelminian period, renovated and combined with modern architecture and vintage design.

Weathered timbered cladding, historical beams, reused bricks – the Tilia Authentic Home in the river landscape of the Vistula Delta has not been built on, but rather with the traces of history.

Like a fortress, the small medieval town of Diano Castello towers over the Ligurian landscape. In Palazzo Fabiny you feel as if you have been transported to a bygone era, because the history of the old patrician house goes back almost 400 years.

Light and easy-going: The former coastal farm Vesterlandet in the Danish fishing village of Agger is a reinterpreted overall concept of glass, wood and sand tones that houses two airy, bright apartments as well as versatile office space and the regional restaurant Tri as well as an ice cream café.

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.

The small village of Possenhofen lies directly on Lake Starnberg. A rural idyll with a heavenly swimming beach and a majestic history. After all, Empress Sisi spent her childhood here. The Remise Possenhofen also dates from this time: it was built in 1890 as the coach house of the adjacent Villa Fischer.

Spatial experiences with a distinct slant. Those who want to combine alpine adventure with modern minimalism will find a suitably sloping roof over their heads in Maurach am Achensee.

Natural diversity. The Fuchsegg Eco Lodge is surrounded by meadows, forests and mountains. A multifaceted place that blends the advantages of a hotel with the immediate proximity to nature.

La grande bellezza. Palazzo Marconi in the Salentine town of Corigliano d'Otranto takes you back to a bygone era, and not just because of its name. The atmosphere of the South Italian turn of the century still permeates the stylishly renovated palace.

High above Lake Walen and amidst the Churfirsten and Flums mountain scenery, mid-century design and selected art, this boutique hideaway celebrates first and foremost the bright sides of life.

A dance between époques. The Sixty Steps Studio in the heart of Dubrovnik welcomes its guests with casual elegance within historic walls. These look back to the year 1600 - and from the third floor out over the atmospheric alleys of the car-free old town.

The five loft apartments, designed in the style of Scandinavian fishermen's houses and with black tarred wood cladding, are located on a slope at the end of the harbour promenade of Kappeln, directly on the Schlei.

Stress relief with history. The Pförtner Penthouse between Schliersee and Tegernsee is a fusion of industrial and alpine design with unconventional charm, which may be due to the origin of the house.

One hundred heritage windows with a leafy view and good perspectives in terms of sustainability. The manor house amidst old trees and endless fields on the edge of the Mecklenburg Lake District tells an exciting story both inside and out.

South Tyrolean practicality. Anyone visiting Sand in Taufers is greeted at the entrance to the village by Ovina's Haus – holiday accommodation in the midst of green meadows and against an impressive mountain backdrop.

The Château de Sibra in Lagarde in the south of France is a place full of aesthetics, set between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic amidst the foothills of the Pyrenees.

Between mountains, meadows and pastures, a creative couple from Hamburg’s start-up scene has created an oasis in the Bavarian province that is reminiscent of a Tuscan country estate and simultaneously reflects the Japanese Wabi Sabi philosophy.

Those who would not place the three concepts of recreation, rural life and late baroque under one roof will be proven wrong at DIRINGLO in Ohlstadt. Because the holiday appartments of the 400-year-old "Hauserhof" show masterfully how to blend old and new.

South Tyrolean Stuben meets minimalist zeitgeist. The Ida - historic town apartments in the heart of Sterzing skilfully bridge the gap between the past and today. Here, star-ribbed vaults and ornate door frames blend with clear shapes and natural materials.

Minimalism in a former glass grinding and polishing factory: in Murnthal in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, the two puristically and stylishly furnished Mittermurnthal holiday apartments invite you to take a break.

At the Parcloft, you stay in a stately city palace in the historical centre of Merano, in the Elisabeth Park, overlooking the Passer River. Here, the award-winning architect Markus Scherer has transformed a former store into an extraordinary holiday apartment.

The art scene and industrial heritage are closely intertwined in Leipzig – a fact that guests can experience in the loft named Atelier Dietzold. The holiday apartment is located in an old factory building, the former Dietzoldwerke in the west of the city.

The Loft Atelier 16, located in an old factory in the west of Leipzig, plays with contrasts and skilfully achieves a balance between cool and cosy. The raw brick walls generate a warm atmosphere in the 56-square-metre flat.

Kalli thea means great view – and the Kallithea Villas keep what their name promises. The seven villas on a green slope in the south of the Pelion Peninsula afford magnificent views of the Aegean Sea, the bay and the idyllic fishing village of Platanias.

Right in the middle of vibrant Cologne and yet in a quiet location – the statthaus is located in a small side street in Cologne’s traditional Gereonsviertel district, with the cathedral in sight and within walking distance.

When staying in the Galerie ff15 loft, you are surrounded by artworks on the walls and next door to artists. The loft is located in the administration building of the former Springer & Möller printing ink factory in the Leipzig district of Leutzsch.

A historical patrician house in the small town of Lahr in Baden on the edge of the Black Forest redefines itself as a stylish guesthouse with holiday apartments and event location.

Faro is known to be the gateway to the Algarve region. Faro is also an important centre of southern European modernism. One of these buildings is “The Modernist”, located in the city centre.

The Larix Lodge in the village of La Villa (Stern) in Alta Badia is modern, yet rooted in tradition. The wooden façade, loggia and gable roof relate to the characteristic features of the region’s buildings, but at the same time the building has an independent, contemporary character.

The name gives away the location: The holiday home in Neustift in the Tyrolean Stubai Valley is situated on the edge of a forest.

Mountain world and city life, tradition and modernity - a holiday at Iselhof in Lienz in East Tyrol has many facets. You live in the midst of greenery, but it only takes a few minutes to walk to the centre of the small town.

Haus am Kellersee is a Wilhelminian-style villa situated directly on the shore of the second-largest lake in Holstein Switzerland. Situated on the edge of a forest between Eutin and the spa town of Malente, the villa from 1910 has been extensively refurbished and converted.

At the Scharmützelsee in Brandenburg, a family from Berlin has fulfilled their dream of a lakeside home.

Les Rochers is situated in a quiet and secluded location between green fields in the Bocage Normand, a hedge landscape typical of Normandy.

In ilse. dein landloft you live in the countryside, but with urban flair! Maike and Ralf Haug have converted a historic farmhouse on the island of Rügen near Putbus and live in part of the building themselves.

The haus und hof apartments in Hof near Salzburg embrace the art of reduction and are distinguished by refined simplicity. The terraced building structure nestles up against the topography of the hillside.

In the Umamma apartment in the small Tuscan town of San Miniato, the Middle Ages are combined with industrial style. The apartment is extraordinary and will elicit a "Wow!" from many guests—or "umamma" as they say in Tuscany for something unexpectedly amazing.

The StadtmauerQuartiere (town wall quarters) are two small holiday flats in the middle of the historic centre of Freinsheim, a small town in the Palatinate region.

Zeitz – located in the south of Saxony-Anhalt between Jena and Leipzig – is a city in upheaval. One of the initiatives intended to revitalise the former industrial town is the conversion of a former pasta factory into a creative location.

The Faazihaus was built on a sunny south-facing slope in the Swiss mountain village of Martisberg on the foundations of a historic farmhouse and stood empty for decades. Now life has finally returned here!

The Erlenhof in the Allgäu is modern and without alpine kitsch, yet closely linked to local traditions. The wooden building is part of an organic farm and replaces a farmhouse that was destroyed in a fire.

Palermo is a city of contrasts, where baroque splendor meets morbid charm and a lively atmosphere. In the capital of Sicily, Stefan Koppelkamm – graphic designer, photographer, author and university lecturer – has fulfilled his dream of having his own atelier in a baroque palazzo.

At Casa2020, you can spend your holiday in a former monastery in the coastal town of Tavira in the Portuguese Algarve. Pritzker Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura has converted the monument into an apartment complex.

Below the village of Verdings, architect Martin Gruber has planned an organic free form, which will be rented out as an extraordinary guest house. Like a nature observatory in the midst of the South Tyrolean mountains, the contemporary glass pavilion affords a captivating view across the valley.

A holiday residence in a former manor in Saxon Switzerland - 300 meters from the Elbe and close to the spa town of Bad Schandau. The centuries-old castle has an eventful history.

Wild and romantic nature surrounds the Wanderlust holiday home in secluded Treseburg, a dreamy village at the entrance to the Bode Gorge in the Harz Mountains.

Temple 74 in Mellau in the Bregenz Forest is a project by Evi and Jürgen Haller. The Tempel 74 apartment buildings too skilfully combine tradition and modernity, as well as superb architecture and craftsmanship.

Something’s happening on the Moselle: innovative young winegrowers are reviving the rather dusty image of Germany’s oldest wine region, and hosts like the owners of Weingarten 1897 are bringing a breath of fresh air with plenty of creative ideas to the area.

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.

Casa del Forte is located in an old fisherman's house in Ortigia, the old town of Syracuse. Just a few minutes walk from the city beach and at the same time in the middle of the bustling old town streets with its ancient sites.

The three Sindlhauser holiday apartments in Kochel am See and neighboring Benediktbeuern combine simple architecture, stylish design and natural materials. A beautiful destination for relaxing days in nature.

On a hill in Umbria, the green heart of Italy, lies the Francocci 7 estate with sweeping views over the countryside. The former Fatttoria has been renovated and extended with modern architecture.

At Ansitz Hohenegg you can leave everyday life behind you. This former farmstead on a mountain ridge in the Allgäu is surrounded by high spruces on a sunny clearing and promises pure relaxation, thanks simply its solitary location amidst nature.

Outside: a lively hustle and bustle. Inside: peace and quiet and the grandeur of bygone eras. Casa Sabir is located on the market square of the small island of Ortigia – the historic centre of the Sicilian city of Syracuse.

Mas le Clos Souris – near the small village of Fons sur Lussan in the southern French département of Gard – was once an artist's residence.

On the outskirts of Tabing, a small village near Bavaria’s Chiemsee, the outbuilding of an historic farmhouse has been replaced by modern timber architecture.

Idyllic farm life and modern alpine living go hand in hand at the Obersteiner Hof in South Tyrol. In this 600-year-old farmhouse, set in a sunny panoramic position on the Rittner plateau, you can enjoy a holiday amidst nature in apartments with a modern flair.

Wasserturm Pirach is a landmark in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps between the Lake Chiemsee and the Waginger Lake. With a height of almost 30 metres, the water tower presides over the houses of the hamlet of Pirach.

Meadows, pastures and fields surround the farm, which is located in the southern Swedish province of Skane just a few kilometres from the Baltic Sea. The 1851 farmhouse with its three wings has been lavishly restored by the architects.

The Türalihus is part of a historic ensemble of buildings in the centre of Valendas, Switzerland. This small mountain village on the banks of the Rhine in the Safien Valley is known for its stately town houses.

The Odles Lodge, situated in the middle of the Plose ski and hiking area of South Tyrol on the edge of the Dolomites, is tied closely to nature.

The northern Italian city of Mantua, Lombardy, is surrounded by lakes on three sides. Many old noble palaces adorn this Renaissance city, the historical centre of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Palazzo Beccaguti Cavriani surprises with modern design and contemporary art.

The Strandlust with two large holiday apartments is located on the slope of an elongated beach dune on the North Sea island of Amrum - just a few steps away from the wide Kniepsand, with a view of the island park.

Nordstern is situated just 200 metres from the Baltic Sea on the northeastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein. On the site of an old farm, the former stable building has been converted into a semi-detached house with two holiday apartments.

The listed building near Leipzig with its red plastered façade in the Art Deco style has been restored to its former glory since 2016 and houses a holiday apartment in the south wing alongside two other apartments.

The two holiday homes are situated far from from the tourist hotspots of Tenerife in the village of El Poris on the island’s southeast coast. Casacosta is a modernist villa from the late 1970s.

Heimat1883, located at the historic centre of Garmisch in Bavaria, was once the town’s almshouse. Today, you will find five modern and comfortable apartments behind its heritage listed facade.

Simply beautiful. There is no better way to describe Birki, an historic brick-built house in Thale, a small town on the northeastern rim of Germany’s Harz mountains.

At the Palazzo Morosini degli Spezieri you can live close to the beautiful sights of Venice but far from the tourist crowds. The Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge are both within walking distance.

Ortigia – the small island off the east coast of Sicily – is connected by several bridges to the mainland. It forms the historic center of the city of Syracuse with narrow streets, small squares and baroque buildings.

Strata in the South Tyrolean Dolomites is a fantastic examples of innovative alpine architecture that brings design into perfect harmony with nature. The Strata wing, which is an extension to the Residence Königswarte, blends in harmoniously with the surrounding topography.

Modern alpine architecture in the Dolomites. Situated in a panoramic position above Sesto in Moos, this apartment building impresses with its complex geometry.

The Bauhaus an der Havel is a holiday apartment in a classical modernist building located directly on the riverbank of the Havel and overlooking the island town of Werder.

Situated on a steep slope in the centre of Warth in Vorarlberg, Austria, this apartment house blends into the alpine landscape with self-assured simplicity. The crystalline shape sets interesting accents.

The workshop of an old carpentry in the town of Hohenberg in Germany’s Fichtel Mountains has been converted into a holiday loft. A cool interior design creates a spacious ambience.

An urban loft ambience in an historic barn: In a little village near Freiburg in Germany’s Breisgau region, this heritage listed barn dating to 1824 is now welcoming holiday guests – the farm animals having long since moved out.

Loblocher Hof is a winery built in 1841 in the picturesque wine village of Gimmeldingen on the edge of the Palatinate Forest and offers apartments with a mix from countryside ambience and modern elements.

The Büdnerhaus in the village of Born on the Darss peninsula of Germany’s Baltic coastline rests on the foundational walls of a house dating back to 1792. The owners had actually planned to restore the original building.

The holiday apartments in the secluded village of Sauris in the Carnic Dolomites in Northern Italy combine the flair of a mountain hut with modern design.

The old four-sided farm in the Bavarian Forest has been in the family for seven generations. In 2017, the ensemble consisting of a residential building, stable, outbuildings and a listed bread bakery was restored and adapted.

Swiss Architect Max Dudler designed the renovation and extension of the Gutshaus Cantzheim manor, situated between a side stream of the Saar River and a vineyard.

Overlooking the Schlei, the Fjordhaus is located between the towns of Kappeln and Arnis in the north-east of Schleswig Holstein. The wooden house is in shape and material inspired by the dock buildings and barns of the surrounding area.

The Refugium Betzenstein is a modern passive house in the Fränkische Schweiz region. The slate cladding on the façade and roof gives the archetypally shaped building a monolithic appearance.

The Schwarzwaldstrand house reflects the client's love of wood and water. The solid timber construction stands on an almost triangular plot, which is bordered on the long side by the Alb river.

In the 19th century, an ensemble of “Swiss” houses was built in the district of Klein Glienicke in Potsdam, some of which were destroyed during the construction of the Berlin wall and the period of Germany’s division.

Situated just below the church of St. Georg in the historic center of the Valais village of Ernen you find one of the oldest and best preserved pagan houses (Heidenhäuser) in the Goms region.

Modern, understated design and the quiet location in the Vorarlberg hills characterise the Wälder Vakanz holiday apartment situated on the ground floor of a family home in the village of Krumbach in Austria’s Bregenzerwald.

La Tannura is a small estate between the towns of Noto and Avolo in the hilly hinterland of the southeastern coast of Sicily.

yök Casa + Cultura is an environmentally friendly tourism project in Barcelona which offers travelers a home away from home. Three apartments on the third floor of a residential building dating from the 19th century have been renovated according to ecologically sustainable design principles.

The La Paula 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.

The Denkmal situated near to the historic town walls of Karlstadt is just a few steps away from the River Main. The listed building from 1576 has been extensively renovated and converted into a cafe and two apartments.

The Giatla House masterfully bridges the gap between yesterday and today. The over 300-year-old farmhouse belongs to a mountain farm in Villgratental in East Tyrol. The house has been carefully renovated and large parts of the building have been maintained in their original character.

Lake Orta is considered the most romantic of northern Italy's sub-Alpine lakes. On its eastern shore – just above the town of Orta – la Darbia is set into an idyllic hillside and celebrates la dolce vita in Piedmont.

The listed wooden house from 1801 is located in a small hamlet in Grisons. In 2012/13 the building has been restored to its original condition far as possible. The house features two apartments, one of which is rented out as a holiday home for up to six people.

The Sylt Lofts are situated in a quiet street in the center of Westerland: the shopping street Friedrichstrasse is just around the corner and the beach is 400 meters away. The seven apartments are located in the historic house Boy and in a new building in the rear garden.

Authentic southern Italian way of life in the historic heart of the Apulian town of Galàtone. The apartment Principe Amedeo is located on the first floor of the Palazzo Nobile, an extension to the small church of San Giovanni Battista from the 17th century.

Surrounded by orchards the Obermoarhof is located on the outskirts of the village Tschirland in South Tyrol. Two apartments have been integrated into the listed farm from the 15th century.

The street number of the brick house on the edge of Eutin is also the apartment´s name. The renovated, bright rooms are located on the first floor of the house from 1905.

PLÖTZE.N˚17 in the picturesque Old Town of Limburg is a half-timbered house from the 14th century which has been restored with great attention to detail.

At Gut Fergitz in the Uckermark, just an hour’s drive from the metropolis of Berlin, you will find wide open skies, clear waters, beautiful nature – and modern architecture and modern architecture in the form of two elongated buildings on the shore of Oberuckersee.

The Alpine Lodge Pontresina Chesa al Parc is located in a sunny, panoramic position at the edge of a park in the village center of Pontresina. Its modern alpine architecture has a facade of wood slats, which partially covers some windows.

Surrounded by fields, this old farmhouse lies in the vast marshes of East Friesland. The listed farmhouse consists of a classicist residential wing and a barn section and invites you to enjoy a nice cup of tea.

Situated on a sunny hillside above the tranquil South Tyrolean town of Merano, the modernist Villa Alvarium offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.

Gut Schwansen is a thatched cottage in the hilly countryside of north Germany between the fjord Schlei and the Baltic Sea. The two apartments have rural charm with modern touches.

Above a lake near the village of Traunkirchen, in the Austrian Salzkammergut region, you will find two cubes of wood and glass neatly nestled into the hillside and dream view of Lake Traunsee and the Traunstein mountain.

Overlooking the rooftops of Paris, the apartement is located on the sixth floor of a listed corner building on one of the main boulevards. The old attic has been converted into a modern, approx. 70 square metre studio flat.

Surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and woods, the old farm Casale di Cellole sits on one of the many hills of the Chianti region near Siena. The historic property surprises inside with individually furnished holiday apartments.

The Kultur Gut Hasselburg is a listed late-baroque country estate near at the Baltic Sea. The ensemble of manor house, barns and a gatehouse impresses with its size and architectural unity and offers a variety of holiday apartments.

If you sit in a glass house, you're in luck – at least at Gut Hornegg. Where the estate gardener once grew his plants, guests can now recharge their batteries. A little paradise for families, nature lovers, anglers or wine drinkers.

The large letters on the facade reveal that the black box, set on a hillside on the northern shore of Lake Constance, is a holiday home. From the entrance side the house makes a rather closed impression, but on the lake side it opens with large windows towards the garden.

Manzara beside the sea! The architects couple Gabi Kern-Altindis and Erdoğan Altindis have brought their successful Manzara concept from Istanbul to the idyllic port town of Ayvalik.

Rural idyll behind the Elbe dyke: The old vicarage from 1865 stood empty for more than 20 years and fell into disrepair, but now it shines a friendly yellow and invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There are three holiday apartments in the lovingly renovated building.

The Baixa House is located in one of the typical lively streets of the lower city in the heart of Lisbon in a building dating back to the 18th century. Many original details were preserved during the award-winning refurbishment.

In a sunny location above the village of Scena, the Dahoam Chalet opens with large windows to the Merano valley. The building made of untreated larch is a modern interpretation of the typical local stables.

This 300-year-old farmhouse is situated in the Bavarian Forest in a natural landscape along the green belt of Europe. Ingrid Haidl-Madl has fulfilled her dream of living and working in the one place by rebuilding her parents’ house.

With its shingle façade, the modern wooden house fits in with the traditional building culture of Vorarlberg. Thanks to its panoramic location, you have a clear view of the mountain peaks even on foggy days.

Haus Settari is one of the summer villas that were built at the Dreikirchner mountain at the beginning of the 20th century.

The north coast of Tenerife is characterised by lush green vegetation and by buildings in traditional Canarian style. One of them is the Hacienda de las Cuatro Ventanas – a 17th century mansion surrounded by a tropical garden.

Its location and architecture make the Josephus, in the wild and romantic Val Senales, something very special: the house stands gracefully on a sunny slope surrounded by flower meadows in the summer and by snow cover in winter.

The Baltic Sea beach of the Island of Rügen is a short walk away and the magnificent William Street that leads directly to the famous pier of Sellin is not far from Ferienhaus Sonnensteg either. The newly built house features two maisonettes with separate entrances.

The old cotton mill in Leipzig is a melting pot for creative professionals. Numerous studios, galleries, workshops, a cinema, several theatres and shops have taken over this large factory site, located four kilometers away from the city centre.

This heritage listed manor house in the village of Lexow differs from other manors surrounding Mecklenburg Lake: It is relatively small and unadorned, and instead of a grand staircase and ornate facade you will find a rather simple and austere appearance.

The Mesmerhaus is part of the historic ensemble of houses grouped around the Baroque era pilgrimage church in the village of Bildstein at the foot of the Bregrenz Forest with a cinemascope view over Lake Constance.

Back to the 50s! The Oscar-Niemeyer House – located in the Hansa district in the centre of Berlin – was designed by the Brazilian architect for the International Building Exhibition in 1957. The RioMarie apartment stylishly transports its guests back to the years of the "Wirtschaftswunder".

The holiday apartment is located on the ground floor of a converted chalet from 1979, surrounded by the Upper Bavarian alpine landscape and offers an exciting mix of tradition and modernity.

A piece of France in the Palatinate: This listed manor house Barthélemy has an eventful past. It was built as a private residence in 1619, burned down in 1689, and was rebuilt in the 18th Century.

Peace and nature at Lake Teupitz: The three apartments are located in a modern, linear building that opens up to the lake with large windows. Each unit offers access to the garden, the shore area and the (barrier-free) jetty.

The Saleghes is located near the center of Selva di Val Gardena in South Tyrol. The modern mountain architecture of the 1920s served as the model for planning this apartment hotel.

Casa Vico Fiscaiolo is located in a picturesque street in the historic part of the Italian town Monopoli. The apartment is a typical “Casa a Torre”: based on an small ground floor it extends over three levels.

The Alpine Lodge in the Swiss village Pontresina is centrally located, yet quiet and with a mountain view. The building with its modern alpine architecture sets itself apart from the village´s typical Engadine houses.

The Ickelhäuser, three listed farmhouses in the Franconian town of Ickelheim, invite you to spend your holidays in a historical ambience. Carefully dismantled and properly renovated, the original appearance of the houses was largely restored.

Two white houses, similar but not identical, separate, yet connected, one gable fronted, the other eaves frinted, form a harmonious duet in the Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde.

Aufberg 1110 is located 1110 meters above sea level in the heart of the Austrian Alps. It forms a visual unit with the neighbouring Aufberg 1113 but retains its own distinct character.

The Altendorfer Vorwerk“is located on a sunny plain above the Elbe valley in Saxon Switzerland. The impressive half-timbered building stands on historic ground: It was built on the walls of an ancient estate from the 12th century.

An old sawmill on the Austrian Weissensee has been extensively renovated and is now home to six extraordinary apartments.

Holiday in a stately villa with spectacular views to Lake Maggiore. Villa Boffa is situated on a steep hill on the edge of the Valgrande National Park on the outskirts of the mountain village of Caprezzo.

A holiday in Rapunzel’s Tower: The more than 100-year-old tower, located on a forested hill in Waren at the Müritz, used to secure the water supply of the city.

Two things immediately catch your eye when you arrive at the Naturresidence Dahoam: the remarkable view into the Merano valley and the modern architecture of the house.

Located in the hinterland of the Baltic Sea coast of North Western Pomerania, the manor house is part of a listed ensemble. Originally, the Gutshaus Landsdorf was the heart of a 600-acre farm.

In a remote location among the Ligurian mountains, Che Bella Vista is situated on an old vineyard surrounded by dry stone walls. The house in typical regional architectural language forms a calming contrast to the topography and vegetation of the surroundings.

Located around 80 km from Barcelona, the city of Girona with its medieval old town is considered the secret beauty of Catalonia. Alemanys 5 is located in the historic quarter in a building from the 16th century.

With the redevelopment of the Kraatz Estate in the Uckermark, Florian Profilich and Edda Müller have fulfilled their dream of country life and brought new life to the old property.

Holiday in an old village school: The Kavaliershaus at Lake Fincken, one of more than a thousand lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a listed classicist manor house from the 18th century.

The Schloss Schmarsow was built in 1698 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. It was carefully renovated and is now not only home to its owners but a place for holiday guest.

Casa Giromet is situated in a beautiful panoramic position in the middle of the Moscata region in rural Piedmont. The old stone farmhouse, which had almost turned into ruin, was rebuilt over more than two years and restored with great attention to detail.

At an altitude of 1,113 metres above sea level, in the midst of the Hohe Tauern mountains near the village of Piesendorf, this house rises above the everyday. The air is rich with the scent of pine forests. And in its peaceful, unspoilt natural surroundings, this house is simple and yet luxurious.

Le Marche in central Italy is not as well known as nearby Tuscany, but is a hot tip for travelers in Italy. The Borgo Tranquillo looks traditional from the outside, but inside it has a modern loft style with individually designed apartments.

Between cornfields, paddocks and the bay, to the south east of the holiday island of Rügen, lies the village of Zicker, and the Kornspeicher Mauritz.

A house just like the landscape on which it was built: The resort Aradira located in Kappl in Austria displays modern alpine architecture. The name Aradira means farmland and reveals its connection with Tyrolean tradition.

Between the Usedom Alps and the natural conservation area of Thurbruch, 5 km from the Baltic coast and the famous “emperor’s resort” of Usedom, two red wooden houses rise amidst the venerable fruit trees of a small village.

At the Old Barn Loddin, you spend your holiday in a thatched building near the backwaters on the island of Usedom. The ecologically renovated former barn house features originality with contemporary comfort.

The Schwedenrot holiday complex is located between the sea and the Achterwasser in the former fishing village of Loddin on the island of Usedom. Pine trees, rowan trees and sea buckthorn surround the five wooden-clad houses.