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Designed by archi­tects for travel enthu­siasts: Our curated coll­ection of out­standing holiday acco­mo­da­tions — also via map. Do you already know our new entry?

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Holiday home Hira
Hira
Holiday home Hira
Golden hours on the Danish west coast: the Hira holiday home in North Jutland, tucked away in wild heathland, is an architectural invitation to lose track of time together.
Holiday home Les Brumes
Les Brumes
Holiday home Les Brumes
Beautifully staged: In the heart of the Baronnies Provençales stands a circular house whose curved glass façade brings nature and light to the interior – offering sweeping panoramic views of the landscape and the little village of Montaulieu.
Holiday home Haus Moosberg
Haus Moosberg
Holiday home Haus Moosberg
Form follows environmental protection: in the Salzkammergut, just a few metres from Lake Traunsee, Haus Moosberg demonstrates how necessity can be turned into a virtue and how architecture finds its form through dialogue with nature.
Holiday home Villa Ruh­leben
Villa Ruh­leben
Holiday home Villa Ruh­leben
A gem of Darß seaside resort architecture, renovated and extended with a light-filled annexe: Villa Ruhleben, built in 1890, can accommodate up to ten people – just five minutes from the Baltic Sea beach and nestled in the heart of a pine forest.
Apartment Volta do Pátio
Volta do Pátio
Apartment Volta do Pátio
Windows onto the courtyard: Volta do Pátio, in the vibrant Bonfim district, is like a personal invitation to discover Porto off the beaten track – a colourful hideaway where life revolves around two inner courtyards.
Holiday home Villa FO
Villa FO
Holiday home Villa FO
Born from the landscape: Villa FO, nestled in the hills of the Val di Noto, is a radical yet deeply contextual piece of architecture – featuring an experimental design language and a strong connection to nature and the terrain.
Holiday home Casa Walser
Casa Walser
Casa Walser, casa-walser.ch
Holiday home Casa Walser
Luigi Snozzi’s Casa Walser in Ticino was for many years the private retreat of a couple from Zurich. Today, the family rents it out to people who wish to experience this icon of Ticino modernism.
Apartment Ver­gal­derie
Ver­gal­derie
Apartment Ver­gal­derie
Stone, art and alpine vistas: the Vergalderie is a guesthouse built from stones gathered by hand at an altitude of 1,530 metres, combining the rugged beauty of the Montafon with contemporary architecture and an art gallery.
Holiday home House Oskar
House Oskar
Holiday home House Oskar
Set off for the Czech Highlands, an hour southeast of Prague: In South Bohemia, Haus Oskar combines rural architecture with a sacred concept of space – understated, flooded with light, and designed to blend seamlessly into the surroundings.
Holiday home Backhaus
Backhaus
Holiday home Backhaus
On the banks of a small pond, a short distance from the historic farm complex, stands the ‘Backhäusle’ in the heart of the Black Forest. For decades, it served as a functional outbuilding for baking bread. Today, it is a listed building, along with the other buildings of the Sägehof.
Holiday home Dune Seaside Getaway
Dune Seaside Getaway
Holiday home Dune Seaside Getaway
A harmonious blend of architecture and nature: anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city will find their perfect hideaway on the Goeree-Overflakkee peninsula: a holiday home surrounded by flora and fauna, with a touch of Scandinavian charm.
Holiday home Casa Defilla
Casa Defilla
Holiday home Casa Defilla
In the village centre of Sent in the Lower Engadine, Casa Defilla, built by confectioners, overlooks an impressive Alpine backdrop and rich history. Of swallows, Swiss stone pine parlours and the great art of subtle modernisation.

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