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On the edge of the Palatinate Forest, two Bavarians have continued to build on a historic winegrowing estate. Ois is an apartment bed and breakfast that consistently translates Palatinate serenity into building culture.

A visionary place at the end of the world: how two pairs of brothers transformed an old factory in Lofoten into a vibrant hotel and cultural centre where people and nature connect in a truly special way.

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.

A tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright - in the middle of the Dolomites. In 1949, young architect Bruno Morassutti travelled to the USA to take part in the renowned Taliesin Fellowship. Deeply impressed by Wright's ‘Organic Architecture’, he transferred its principles to traditional Alpine architecture.

Stay in the midst of Hanseatic tradition with a Scandinavian twist: Hotel Die Reederin is located in a listed building dating from 1790 on Lübeck's beautiful Old Town island.

Unpretentious elegance: with the city hotel Kleiner Löwe in the cultural center of Bregenz, Herzog & De Meuron bridges the gap between historical context and contemporary architecture. A stylish experience.

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.

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.

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.

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

Open and authentic: the walls of the Hotel 1280 Krone in the Black Forest are almost 750 years old and look back on a long history of hospitality. Today it shines in a new light and with subtle elegance.

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.

Exposed concrete, colourful Moroccan textiles and warm wood: the Artbau Hotel in Waldkirch near Freiburg is a play of contrasts in an unusual urban location set against the deep green backdrop of the Black Forest.

Past with a future: in the heart of Tuscany, Lo Scudaio bathes the splendour of a former palazzo in modern light - with warm colours, elegant design and inspiring hospitality concepts.

Form follows function: the Hotel Avion in Brno, built by Bohuslav Fuchs, is considered an architectural masterpiece of the interwar avant-garde. Discover one of Europe's slimmest hotels.

Between old half-timbering, rediscovered murals and modern exposed concrete: the more than 200-year-old three-sided farmstead in the Taunus region immerses its historic backdrop in bright light, delicate colours and light elegance.

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.

Next stop Lermooser: the course was newly set for the listed railway station at the foot of the Zugspitze. Since then, the friendly hotel has been delighting guests with its bright rooms, easy-going kiosk and sustainable concept.

Grandeur meets recycling: Villa Roffa Lario on Lake Como experimentally and stylishly combines tradition with applied craftsmanship, sustainable technologies and contemporary architecture.

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.

Belle Époque in Belgium: Close to the sea, in the midst of the historic splendour of the seaside resort of Blankenberge, stands this listed holiday home. A bright and atmospheric gathering place for families, friends and larger groups.

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.

Heritage monument on the outside, versatile space on the inside: Between the Westerwald and Taunus, at the center of the postcard view of Runkel, the Alte Färberei (Old Dyehouse) mirrors in the tranquil Lahn River.

In a lush green backyard in the middle of Berlin Charlottenburg, the Wilmina - an extraordinary hotel with a delicate history - reveals its unique dimension. The listed ensemble has been transformed by the architect duo Grüntuch Ernst.

In the Hotel Sturm, the architecture of the 80s takes on new dimensions, artfully and subtly connecting the past with the present. A multi-layered house with a clear philosophy and sustainable concept, set amidst the cultural landscape of the Rhön.

Small bays, white sandy beaches, sophisticated Art Nouveau buildings - in the charming seaside town of Castiglioncello, where artists and actors were once inspired by the beauty of the Etruscan coast, Villa Sorriso lies amidst the lush greenery and looks far across the Tyrrhenian Sea.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Plenty of nature, few people: In the Uckermark region in north-eastern Germany, you can easily leave everyday life behind. The quiet rural surroundings are ideal for relaxing, yet also for concentrated and creative work.

Minimalist wooden architecture in the Vosges mountains: Maison Hiltiti is a wooden house that is rented out as a holiday home for up to 16 people and can be used for workshops.

In the Danish coastal region of Odsherred, architect and designer Leif Jørgensen and his wife, designer Mette Bache, have (re)built an ensemble of three houses with great attention to every detail: Farm House, Barn House and Shelter.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The historic Chasa Staila is situated directly on the village square of Vnà – a small mountain village on a sunny slope in the Lower Engadine, Switzerland.

The studio is located in Zempow, a Brandenburg village near the Mecklenburg Lake District, and consists of a single, but very spacious and flexibly divisible room.

The former old town hall in the historic Burgdorf Kessel in the heart of the Dutch province is located directly on the river Maas. Het Raadhuys combines design and comfort with the charm of a small bed and breakfast.

Just a short drive from the capital of Catalonia, the Barcelona Sanctuary is located on the edge of a natural park and close to the coast. The building, consisting of two white cubes, extends over several levels.

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.

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.

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.

In the Moselle village of Bernkastel-Wehlen, a former church has been converted into a holiday home. The old church room with its eight-metre-high vaulted ceiling now serves as a dining and seminar room.

Zalig in Antwerpen are two holiday home in the historic part of the Belgian city on the Scheldt river. The old townhouses combine old and new to create a special living experience.

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.

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 Alpenlofts in Bad Gastein are a 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.

With its large mullioned windows, slate roof and oriel with its bell-shaped bonnet, the bridge villa in the Eifel Town Monschau looks like an enchanted little castle. Inside, however, modern furnishings await the guests.

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 Sauerlandbleibe in the half-timbered village of Bödefeld proves that a group house can be stylish. The 200 year old farm house with room for up to 26 people is suitable as holiday accommodation or for conferences.

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.

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.

A tailor shop at the village centre of Schoppernau in Bregenzerwald has been transformed into a holiday home that skillfully combines yesterday and today. The traditional ambience of the house with its old wooden walls has been broken up with a new, modern interior design.

Madero is one of five alpine lofts nestled on a sunny slope in Bad Gastein. It is a flexible and spacious holiday home that offersup to 6 people a unique panorama design experience.

This little brick house located on a nature plot near a forest is surrounded by typical North Frisian countryside. The old village school dating to 1895 previously housed a classroom and a small teacher’s apartment.

Lakeside idyll: This mansion built in the late 19th century sits in a prominent position overlooking lake Röddelin and shows all the beauty of classical mansion architecture.

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 listed ensemble in the historic core of Arnstadt consists of a half-timbered house in the Renaissance style and a factory building from the year 1903. Nowadays it houses a hotel.

The hotel was a project between three friends. For several years they had been looking for an appropriate property situated in the quiet countryside close to Pristina – and with a lovely view. The result is a modern building with many wooden elements.

Nestled into the rolling hills of the Marches and with panoramic views of the sea, Casa Olivi is located close to the medieval town of Treia.

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.

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

The Uckermark is also known as the Tuscany of the North; forests, lakes and rolling hills as far as the eye can see. At the foot of one of these hills, there is a holiday home that could be mistaken for a barn.

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.

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.

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