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At an altitude of 1,113 metres above sea level, in the midst of the Hohe Tauern mountains, this house rises above the everyday. Peace and natural beauty in a setting that is both simple and 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 looks traditional from the outside, but inside it has a modern loft style with individually designed apartments.

Those who love the mountains accept their conditions. So clear, so good – and such is the maxim of the guesthouse berge. Celebrating the extraordinary, also in architecture.

Right on the German Baltic coast, this timber house named Relaxx has two holiday apartments – with two Xs, because everything here really is superlative in style: Usedom is an island of imperial spas and natural beauty.

Tradition and modernity come together in this small holiday home. Situated on the edge of a small village in Styria, it offers a stylish and relaxed environment for couples or small families.

On the Danish island of Møn — in the midst of wild meadows and pastures — the consistently modern house Black+Bright skilfully plays with contrasts and rests above all in itself.

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.

Pure deceleration: In the midst of the Lower Bavarian picture postcard landscape, the Hofgut Hafnerleiten offers a retreat in harmony with nature that combines the elements in a down-to-earth and architecturally subtle way.

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.

The Seehotel is in the middle of a nature reserve on the shore of the Neuklostersee, 15 kilometres from the Baltic Sea coast and the Hanseatic city of Wismar. A true classic with its own jetty, cultural barn and excellent cuisine.

The “Arche” (ark) has “dropped anchor” in the Austrian village of Serfaus. The holiday home with its extraordinary architecture refers to the surroundings with its materials and offers two units that can be booked separately or together.

Spacious rooms, spectacular views, two saunas with relaxation rooms and mountain panorama ­– Villa Rasilla offers modern living with the highest level of comfort. Quietly located on the outskirts of Serfaus.

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.