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Holiday home Klitmøller Hideaway , Klitmøller

Tucked away among the pines: At the Danish Klitmøller Hideaway on the coast of North Jutland, the name says it all. The vast expanse of Thy lies outside the door, while purist wooden architecture brings peace and quiet inside. The luxury of simplicity.

Apartment Stall & Sterne , Hirschfeld

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ebenrieder , Allgäu, Stötten am Auerberg

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.

Hotel Adler Historic Guesthouse , South Tyrol, Bressanone

Located right by the River Isarco and the Eagle Bridge, the hotel in Bressanone has become an architectural statement. bergmeisterwolf has restored the 500-year-old building with the cadastral number 1 in close collaboration with the monument protection authorities and placed it in the present with timeless elegance.

Holiday home Project Ö – Skjulskäret , Kemiö, Skjulskäret

Escapism in Finnish: In the midst of the rugged archipelago landscape, you'll find a self-sufficient retreat on the island of Skjulskäret, which integrates itself into the glacial nature with a clear concept.

Holiday home Vila Slatina , Lower Styria, Maribor, Zgornja Kungota

Vila Slatina, set amidst the sun-drenched hills of the Slovenian wine region of Štajerska, is another project by owners Igor and Vanja, who are revitalising old rural structures and transforming them into sophisticated accommodation with a contemporary look and comfort.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home d`Kammer , Allgäu, Illerbeuren

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Buchhammerhof Martinsbach , Tyrol, Kaunerberg

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.

Apartment GuestHouse 50 , Luxembourg City

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

Hotel 1280 Die Krone , Black Forest, Geisingen

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.

Holiday home Küstenkiste , Usedom, Garz

All aboard: Whether it's a workshop, family reunion or yoga retreat, the Küstenkiste on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom opens up a variety of spaces and possibilities - with a view over the lagoon.

Hotel Leuchtenburg , South Tyrol, Pfatten

A breath of fresh air within 500-year-old walls: The Pension Leuchtenburg on Lake Kaltern is a family-run journey through time between historic vaults and peasant furniture, modern design and dolce vita at the hotel's own lakeside lido.

Holiday home Casal no Campo , Minho, Vila Praia de Âncora

On a hill in the Portuguese north, between grazing sheep and a singing rooster, Casal no Campo stretches out into the dense greenery. A bungalow with two holiday homes of an unusual format.

Apartment Zeit am See , Schmilau

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.

Holiday home WJ8 , North Sea island of Föhr, Utersum

Frisian and colourful: The WJ8 in the small, charming North Sea resort of Utersum is one of the few detached houses on the island of Föhr and, in addition to its (mono)chromatic architecture, has a surprisingly extensive garden.

Holiday home Atelierhaus Ammersee , Utting am Ammersee

Consistently green in thought: Arnold / Werner Architekten have realized an aesthetic statement for future-oriented building in the Bavarian Fünfseenland that looks brightly into today and tomorrow.

Apartment Palais Brut , Müncheberg, Eggersdorf

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.

Apartment Calitardo , Umbria, Città della Pieve

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.

Holiday home The Frame House , Agger

On the edge of Denmark's oldest national park, just a five-minute walk from the North Sea and the surfing paradise of Cold Hawaii, The Frame House masterfully stages the view of the small, blue-grey lake and the sandy green expanse of Thy.

Holiday home Dünenhaus Dierhagen , Fischland, Dierhagen

Black and clear, the Dünenhaus Dierhagen on Fischland stands out against the coastal landscape. Inside, bright rooms, open spaces, expansive views and a warm atmosphere await the guests.

Holiday home Elf am See , Uckermark, Templin

Like a group of friends, the eleven holiday homes stand on the edge of the forest of idyllic Lübbesee. Each with a hexagonal floor plan and a green view - partly left as bungalows, mostly raised, all with the same basis and yet each renovated with its own character.

Apartment Schneeganserhof , Bavaria, Grabenstätt

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Lenk Lodge , Bernese Oberland, Lenk im Simmental

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.

Hotel Wilmina , Berlin

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.

Holiday home Norwegian Wood Cabin T2027 , Trysil

More wood, light and less energy: the Norwegian Wood Cabin T2027 in Norway's largest ski resort brings all facets of the classic log cabin to perfection. From clever architecture to sustainability. The result is a purist holiday home with an open and warm feel.

Apartment Chasa Tuoretta , Lower Engadine, Ardez

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.

Holiday home Bauernhof Vogtland , Bad Brambach, Gürth

Cultural monument in a secluded setting: Surrounded by fields, dense forest and a murmuring stream, the Bauernhof Vogtland is one of the rare half-timbered farmhouses of the region. A historical experience of simple beauty!

Apartment Tilia Authentic Home , Pomerania, Mikoszewo

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.

Holiday home La Stalla , Ticino, Leventina, Primadengo

Design history in Ticino: in 1976, Otto e Associati, the architect collective Otto in Lugano transformed the 130-year-old stable into a simple residential house that still stands out today for its open, functional architecture and select furnishings.

Hotel Hotel Sturm , Rhön, Mellrichstadt

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.

Apartment Palazzo Fabiny , Liguria, Diano Castello

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.

Holiday home onedown , Northern Jutland, Rødhus, Pandrup

onedown is not just located in the middle of the unspoilt dune landscape of North Jutland, it is part of it. A holiday home for eight people, integrated into the hilly terrain and its vegetation.

Holiday home Umgebinde 1657 , Saxon Switzerland, Bad Schandau

A testimony to Saxon history made of sandstone and half-timbering: situated on a sunny slope in Saxon Switzerland, just a few metres from the Elbe, this cultural gem offers its visitors two holiday apartments to discover the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

Holiday home Villa Erika , Rügen, Göhren

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.

Holiday homeHotel Peterhof , Vorarlberg, Zwischenwasser

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.

Holiday home 17 Anton , Fehmarn Island, Klausdorf

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.

Hotel Anders , South Tyrol, Brixen, Kreuztal

A house that seems to be in motion, lying flat like the horizon at an altitude of 1850 metres and giving its structure free rein. Lightness abounds here in the midst of the impressive South Tyrolean mountains, thanks to the clarity and reduction of form.

Holiday home Bauernchalet Elbacher Gütel , Eurasburg

The fact that the holiday house in the Bavarian town of Eurasburg is now over 450 years old and has already experienced a great deal, makes it all the more beautiful. Especially in its architectural redesign, which plausibly combines historical structures and modern elements.

Hotel vigilius mountain resort , South Tyrol, Lana, Pawigl

A seven-minute cable car journey takes you up to the vigilius mountain resort, an architecture hotel above Lana near Merano. This nature-connected haven of conscious well-being is, after 20 years, more in tune with the times than ever before.

Holiday home Haus Göhre am Fleesensee , Göhren-Lebbin, Untergöhren

A house that draws parallels. Not only in its floor plan. The modern solid wood house in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District is pleasantly eye-catching in every respect. From the hard shell to the soft core.

ApartmentHotel Fuchsegg Eco Lodge , Vorarlberg, Egg /Schettergg

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.

Holiday home Waldturm , Bruneck in South Tyrol, St. Lorenzen

High up on the mountain and close to its elements sits the Waldturm holiday house, a modern interpretation of the traditional Ladin architecture of the Puster Valley. With a towering stature, five storeys, a pointed gable and ever-changing perspectives.

Holiday home Landloft27 , Fehmarn Island, Schlagsdorf

Leisurely days in light-filled architecture. The spacious holiday home on the sunny island of Fehmarn reveals light-flooded rooms over three floors in a simple design and with a fresh atmosphere.

Holiday home Heumond , Carinthia, St. Egyden / Velden am Wörthersee

The name Heumond is a reminder of summer life in the countryside. The modern interpretation of a traditional timber house is surrounded by fragrant hay fields and rough pastures on a sunny plateau not far from Lake Wörth.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Ovina’s Haus , South Tyrol, Sand in Taufers

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.

Holiday home Remise Wieck , Wieck a. Darß

After its extensive renovation, the coach house of an old captain's house, both built around 1850 and considered a heritage listed ensemble, offers modern comfort in a historical ambience.

Holiday homeResort DIE.VIER in Wieck , Wieck a. Darß

Baltic Sea and Bodden, art and culture! Besides its natural beauty, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula offers a wide variety of cultural attractions: from the galleries at the Ahrenshoop artists’ colony to the Darß Nature Film Festival and the Photo Festival in Zingst.

Hotel Milla Montis , South Tyrol, Meransen

With its restrained and at the same time sensational design, the South Tyrolean Milla Montis Hotel enriches the Puster Valley with an architectural highlight. The motto of the architectural intervention: origin, redefined.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Selma , Thuringian Forest, Gehlberg

Selma is enthroned like a peep box on a slope in Gehlberg, the highest mountain village in the Thuringian Forest. The wooden cube presents the nature of the UNESCO biosphere reserve in widescreen format.

Hotel Alpenloge , Scheffau

The Alpenloge is a small hotel in the Allgäu region, where modern-elegant design and the style of the 1930s combine with Bavarian mountain panoramas.

ApartmentHoliday home Larix Lodge , South Tyrol, La Villa

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.

Holiday home STRANDWEISS & STRANDGRAU , Baltic Sea island of Usedom, Zinnowitz

On the Baltic Sea island of Usedom, a family from Berlin built two holiday homes exactly as they wanted them to be.

Apartment Iselhof , East Tyrol, Lienz

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.

Holiday home Mosel Chalets , Pommern

The Moselle Chalets in Pommern, one of the oldest wine-growing villages on the Moselle, appeal not only to wine lovers but also to people with an interest in modern architecture.

ApartmentHoliday home Haus am Kellersee , Eutin, Sielbeck

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.

Holiday home Benedikta , Vorarlberg, Montafon, Vandans

The Benedikta holiday home in the village of Vandans in the southern part of Vorarlberg is a typical Montafon house. The building from 1836 was dismantled in accordance with monument preservation regulations.

Holiday home Maison Hiltiti , Grand Est, Vosges, Gerardmer

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.

Apartment ilse. dein landloft , Island of Rügen, Putbus, Nadelitz

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.

Holiday home Voglen2 , Allgäu, Nesselwang, Voglen

A house with multiple personalities: traditional on the outside, extravagant on the inside! An extraordinary mix of styles awaits guests in the Voglen2 holiday home – from Bavarian to Asian.

Holiday home Panoramahaus Usedom , Usedom, Zinnowitz

In the Baltic seaside resort of Zinnowitz on the island of Usedom, a Berlin family has created a retreat from city life. The house reflects the hosts' penchant for architecture, design and art.

Apartment haus und hof , Hof bei Salzburg

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.

Holiday home Strandvilla auf der Ostsee , Kappeln, Baltic Sea resort of Olpenitz

Due to its location on a pier in the Baltic Sea resort of Olpenitz near Kappeln, a town situated on the Schlei, the Strandvilla gives guests the impression of living in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

Holiday home Barn House and Farm House + Shelter , Zealand, Odsherred, Høve

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.

Holiday home Urfeld 26 , Urfeld by lake Walchensee

The turquoise shimmering lake Walchensee lies virtually at the feet of the Urfeld House. Situated on the edge of the forest at the northern tip of the alpine lake, the house was planned with great emphasis on sustainability.

ApartmentHoliday home Faazihaus , Wallis, Martisberg

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!

Holiday home Haus Grabenschake , Styria, Oberhaag

Old meets new - in the hills of Styria, surrounded by meadows and forests in a wonderfully secluded location, a 200-year-old farmhouse was juxtaposed with a modern glass building that literally stands against the slope with the help of a 40-metre-long natural stone wall.

Apartment Schloss Prossen , Saxon Switzerland, Bad Schandau

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.

Apartment Tempel 74 , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Mellau

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.

Holiday homeResort NURSO , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

The Nurso holiday house is located 800 meters from the Baltic Sea near Wismar in the Meerleben village. The interior is consistently monochrome, minimalist and straightforward - the exterior is full of character.

Apartment Francocci 7 , Umbria, Spoleto, Terzo La Pieve

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ansitz Hohenegg , Allgäu, Grünenbach

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.

Holiday home Stadl Wuggitz , Styria, Oberhaag

A 200-year-old hay barn in southern Styria has been given a new lease on life as a holiday house. The conversion process involved the barn being completely disassembled, its wooden beams being carefully restored and then carefully reassembled once again.

Holiday homeResort VIELLEICHTNOCH , Baltic Sea, Klützer Winkel, Wohlenberger Wiek

Perhaps a trip to the Baltic Sea ? The VIELLEICHTNOCH vacation home, located between the Hanseatic city of Wismar and the Baltic seaside resort of Boltenhagen, offers the perfect accommodation for a relaxing vacation by the sea. The house is part of the "Meerleben" holiday village.

Holiday home Kliffhuus , Island of Föhr, Nieblum

The Kliffhuus on the North Sea island of Föhr surprises its guests with a spaciousness that you wouldn't expect from the outside. You only realise at second glance that the house is a split-level construction.

Holiday home Loft by LIEU , Occitania, Aude, Villedaigne

Are you dreaming of a holiday that brings the whole family – or all your closest friends – together? In the south of France perhaps? Accommodation with traditional charm and casual flair? In the countryside, but close to the sea and the mountains. Voilà: Loft by LIEU.

Holiday homeResort Ostseehof Langfeld , Pommerby

Lots of nature, lots of space and lots of historical charm! With a view of the nearby sea and the Falshöft lighthouse, the half-timbered farmhouse is situated on a small hill on the edge of the Geltinger Birk nature reserve.

Holiday home Recharge House Agger , Agger

The planning of the Recharge House, which is located around 600 metres from the sea, was significantly influenced by its location close to a small lake. The ensemble consists of a main house and an outbuilding.

Holiday home Pur Ostsee , Prerow

Haus Pur Ostsee on the outskirts of the fishing village of Prerow is a house with a surprise effect: from the street side it looks like a traditional skipper's house, on the garden side a floor-to-ceiling window front opens up.

Hotel Gasthof zum Riesen , South Tyrol, Tarsch

Gasthof zum Riesen is a house full of history. Since the 14th century, this former pilgrims' hostel has stood in the centre of Tarsch, a village in the Vintschgau region of South Tyrol.

Hotel Krone Hittisau , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Hittisau

The traditional Hotel Gasthof Krone is centrally located at the village square of von Hiltisau in the Bregenzerwald. This typical log building from 1838 was originally built as a a courthouse, but has been used as an inn for 170 years.

Holiday home Hygge Hus , Island of Föhr, Oevenum

Hygge Hus on the North Sea island of Föhr makes a traditional impression from outside – but inside it boasts a modern Scandinavian style and great attention to detail.

Hotel MIRAMONTI Boutique Hotel , South Tyrol, Hafling

High above Merano, the Miramonti Boutique Hotel has been offering a stylish place for nature and design lovers for many years. The three individually designed wooden houses of the Monti House complement the ensemble, offering understated luxury - and a spectacular view of the mountains.

Holiday home Quartier Wieck , Darß-Fischland, Wieck on the Darß

The ensemble with the two houses WIECK9 and WIECK11 is located in the fishing village of the same name on the Darß, just 300 metres from the Bodden. The architecture provides a counterpoint to the thatched-roof houses typical of the Darß.

Holiday home Weingartenhaus Sausal , Styria, Gleinstätten

The holiday home for two, situated amidst steep wine terraces, celebrates the landscape of the South Styrian wine region of southern Austria. Built as a modern interpretation of the traditional Weinstöckel, the house lets nature take centre stage.

Hotel Das Schgaguler , South Tyrol, Castelrotto

At the South Tyrolean Schgaguler Hotel in Castelrotto at the foot of the Alpe di Siusi, you can admire the amazing transformation of an 80s building into an elegant modern boutique hotel.

Holiday home Schnepfegg 52 , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schnepfegg

Schnepfegg 52 is an 18th-century Bregenz Forest farmhouse - situated at an altitude of 900 metres on a pass road between Schnepfau and Biza in Austria’s western state of Vorarlberg.

Holiday home Faktorenhaus , Oberlausitz

The Faktorenhaus in the Upper Lusatia region was built in 1831 by a cloth merchant. Today, a wide variety of styles can be found in the lavishly restored half-timbered house near Görlitz.

ApartmentHoliday home Nordstern , Flensburg/ Kappeln, Gelting Bay

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.

Hotel Zum Hirschen , South Tyrol, Unsere liebe Frau im Walde

In the village square of Unsere liebe Frau im Walde a pilgrimage site in South Tyrol, you will find the Hotel Zum Hirschen. When this former pilgrims' hostel was transformed into a hotel, a special emphasis was placed preserving the authenticity of the building and making its history come alive.

ApartmentHoliday home Heimat1883 , Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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.

Resort Fordypningsrommet Fleinvær , Archipelago Fleinvær, Sørvær Island

In the far north of Norway – on a small island in the Fleinvær Archipelago within the Arctic Circle – the composer and musician Håvard Lund has created a retreat for artists and vacationers.

Holiday home Steinhaus am Auerbach , Oberaudorf

At first, you might be slightly surprised by the name: “Steinhaus (stone house) am Auerbach”. This Steinhaus in the Bavarian town of Oberaudorf looks like a wooden house from the outside, but is in fact a massive stone building with 80 cm thick walls.

Holiday home Villa Baronessa & Villa Baronessina , South Tyrol, Kaltern

Set in a lush Mediterranean garden near the historic center of the wine village of Kaltern am See, you will find an extraordinary ensemble of buildings: a classic 1950s villa and her extravagant modern "little sister".

Apartment Alte Schreinerei Werkstatt , Fichtel Mountains, Hohenberg

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.

Holiday home Baumhaus am Taxhof , Salzburg (state), Hohe Tauern, Zell am See - Kaprun

Shielded by two mighty 500-year-old maple trees, the Baumhaussuite (Tree House Suite) stands on a mountain slope on the edge of Austria’s High Tauern National Park.

Hotel Hotel Bären , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Mellau

The Hotel Bären in the village square of Mellau in the Austria’s Bregenzerwald is one of the few stone houses within a village characterized by wooden houses. Its new owners have breathed new life into the traditional house, which dates to 1872.

Holiday home Smart Wood House , Salzburg (state), Lungau, Tamsweg

The Smart Wood House in Salzburg's Lungau Region is characterized by a combination of straight-lined architecture, innovative building technology and natural, regional materials. The low-energy house is clad from head to toe in Lungau mountain larch.

Holiday home Kapitänshaus Wieck , Wieck am Darß

The Kapitänshaus (captain's house) Wieck is a lovingly restored house with a view of the Bodden lagoons in the resort of Wieck auf dem Darß on Germany’s Baltic coast. Dating back to 1850, the house is heritage listed and situated amidst a mature garden with beautiful old trees.

ApartmentHoliday home Büdnerhaus am Bodden , Born/Darß

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.

Holiday home Mökki Santara , Karelia, Savitaipale

This holiday home can be found in a secluded spot in the unspoiled countryside of the Finnish region of Karelia: in the middle of a forest and directly by lake Santara. The property consists of a residential house and sauna connected by a terrace.

Holiday home Seestück Prerow , Fischland-Darß-Zingst

Located in the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow, this holiday home is a modern interpretation of the typical reed-thatched house. As the reeds not only cover the roof but also gables and side walls, the house has a monolithic character.

Bed & Breakfast Breac.House , Donegal

You will find the Breac.House B&B in the harsh, rugged landscape of the Horn Head peninsula on the northern tip of the Republic of Ireland, with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Derryveagh Mountains.

Bed & Breakfast La Mugletta , Veneto, Teolo

La Mugletta is a modern B&B in the Euganean hills of Northern Italy, not far from Padua, Vicenza and Venice. The interplay of nature and architecture was integral to the design of the building.

Hotel Parkhotel Holzner , South Tyrol, Soprabolzano

With a broad view of the Dolomites, the Parkhotel Holzner is located on a sunny plateau above the South Tyrolean town of Bolzano. Built in 1908 in Alpine Art Noveau style and family-owned for four generations, the hotel has been progressively renovated and expanded over the past century.

Holiday home Lillesol , Rügen, Breege-Juliusruh

Only a few minutes' walk from the beach, Lillesol is located in a small holiday housing development at the historic spa gardens in the seaside resort of Juliusruh on the island of Rügen.

Bed & Breakfast Das Wanda , South Tyrol, Caldaro

In South Tyrol's wine village Caldaro, Verena Huf has transformed a 1970s guesthouse into a stylish B&B. ‘Das Wanda’ bears the name of a former inn on the island of Elba that belonged to the grandfather. Her B&B radiates the same Mediterranean mood.

Holiday home NewHaus , Peninsula of Fischland-Darss-Zingst, Dierhagen-Neuhaus

The NewHaus holiday homes are located in the foothills of a pine forest just behind the dunes on the Fischland-Darß peninsula. The furnishings with classic furniture in an urban style are both elegant and casual.

Holiday home Island houses Fehmarn: 36 Berta and 36 Charly , Fehmarn, Klausdorf

The Berta and Charly holiday houses are part of an ensemble of buildings on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn. Two new timber buildings were added to a typical island farmhouse: a long house and a cube-shaped building.

Holiday home House B , Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Drôme, Mollans-sur-Ouvèze

House B in the northern Provence doesn’t shout for attention, but blends in harmoniously with its surroundings. It is built with traditional local materials and one half of it is half-hidden within the hill on which it is set.

Holiday home Vila Mravljevi , Vipava Valley, Branik

The Vila Mravljevi, in a small village in Western Slovenia, consists of two houses: a typical regional stone farmhouse and a new modern building.

Holiday home Alte Schreinerei , Hohenberg an der Eger

Hohenberg, a Franconian town with a historic castle, rests on a cliff above the Eger river. Directly below the castle, in a quiet side street, you’ll find the Alte Schreinerei holiday home: a residential building and former workshop of a local carpentry.

Hotel Pergola Residence , South Tyrol, Merano, Algund

The apartment hotel Pergola Residence, near Merano in South Tyrol, was designed by the Italian architect and designer Matteo Thun. The terraced property nestles harmoniously into the surroundings amidst vines and apple orchards and integrates local architectural elements.

Holiday home Halbhaus – Andermatt Chalet , Uri, Andermatt

The Andermatt Chalet in the historic center of the Swiss mountain village goes by the name of “Half House”. Its other half was destroyed decades ago by a fire and then replaced by a parking lot.

ApartmentHotel La Paula , South Tyrol, Seis am Schlern

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.

Apartment Giatla Haus , Tyrol, Innervillgraten, Kalkstein

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.

Holiday home Alpenlofts , Salzburg (state), Hohe Tauern, Bad Gastein

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.

Holiday home Haus Steuermann , Föhr, Nieblum

Nieblum on Föhr is known for its splendid captain’s houses and is considered to be the most beautiful village on the North Frisian island.

Bed & Breakfast Niedermairhof , South Tyrol, Bruneck

The Niedermairhof in the Puster Valley of South Tyrol was an old farmhouse that had been converted into an inn many years ago. Following a fifteen year hiatus, it has reopened its doors as a bed and breakfast.

Apartment Sylt Lofts , Sylt, Westerland

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.

Resort Hainichhöfe , Mülverstedt

The Hainichhöfe are located on a small hill in the immediate vicinity of the Hainich World Heritage Site - a forested range of hills in the north-west of Thuringia - near the small village of Mülverstedt.

Holiday home WIECKin House , Wieck auf dem Darß

House WIECKin in the small fishing village of Wieck on the Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst is located on a long, narrow lot. The typical local building form has been interpreted in a modern way.

Holiday home Bergraum , Vorarlberg, Kleinwalsertal, Mittelberg

The holiday home BERGRAUM in the Austrian Kleinwalsertal is a modern interpretation of the traditional barn. Outside as well as inside the building is characterized by simple forms, straight lines and the reduction to the materials wood, concrete and glass.

Holiday home Villa des Dunes , Brittany, Finistère, Lesconil

Facing the sea and just 5 minutes walk from the harbor, the Villa des Dunes is located in the small Breton fishing village of Lesconil.

Holiday home Auf da Leitn 8 , Salzburgerland, Bramberg am Wildkogel

The holiday home “Auf da Leitn 8”, in the middle of a traffic-free hamlet at 819 meters above sea level, is set amidst Hohe Tauern National Park, on the edge of the Kitzbühel Alps and the entrance to the Wildkogel.

Apartment Gut Schwansen , Brodersby near Kappeln on the Schlei

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.

Holiday home Ferienhaus Islen , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Mellau

The Bregenzerwald is known for its modern wooden buildings and high quality craftsmanship. An example of this architecture, combining innovation and tradition, is the house Islen in the municipality of Mellau.

Holiday home Stadl Altenbach , Styria, Altenbach

Stadl Altenbach is a historic “Kellerstöckl” in southern Styria. This style of house – a hillside construction with a cellar built into the hill – are traditionally found in the Austrian wine-growing regions.

ApartmentHoliday home SEE 31 – Ferienlofts am Traunsee , Upper Austria, Salzkammergut, Traunkirchen

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.

Holiday home Sauerlandbleibe , Sauerland, Schmallenberg, Bödefeld

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Altes Gewächshaus am Spiegelsee , Styria, Preding

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.

Holiday home Alpenloft Madero , Salzburg (state), Hohe Tauern, Bad Gastein

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.

Holiday home Märkisches Landhaus No. 8 , Großwoltersdorf, borough Buchholz

Surrounded by meadows and forests Landhaus No. 8 is situated on a 6000 sqm property in the Nature Park Stechlin-Ruppin Country. Historical elements mix with contemporary comfort.

Holiday home Harmschool , Nordfriesland, Langenhorn

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.

Holiday home Strandwood House , Baltic island of Rügen, Gager

The Strandwood House at the marina of the fishing village Gager was inspired by the traditional boat houses on the Baltic coast used for the storage and maintenance of ships.

Apartment Dahoam Chalet , South Tyrol, Schenna

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.

Holiday home Josihaus , Valais, Martisberg

The mountain village Martisberg in the Swiss Valais only has a few houses and 19 inhabitants. The Josihaus is one of the buildings nestled at 1367 meters altitude on the sunny southern slope.

Apartment Schwarzenberg 960 , Vorarlberg, Schwarzenberg

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.

Holiday home Das Rüfugium , Rügen, Middelhagen

On the Mönchgut peninsula on the island of Rügen, surrounded by rolling hills and the Bodden of Greifswald, lies the Rüfugium, a wooden house built using ecological construction methods.

Apartment Alpine Lodge Josephus , South Tyrol, Val Senales

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ferienhaus Sonnensteg , Rügen, Sellin

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.

Holiday home Haus Bubkevitz , Island of Rügen

Surrounded by fields and meadows on a 3.5 hectare plot in the northwest of the island of Rügen Haus Bubkevitz can only be reached via narrow roads and bumpy country lanes. The listed ensemble conveys the flair of bygone times, yet offers today's comfort.

Holiday home HeideLodge , Lüneburger Heide, Buchholz (Aller)

The HeideLodge (Heath Lodge) is situated on a spacious forest plot with views of the winding and gently flowing river Aller and the vast landscape of the southern Lüneburg Heath. Nature is omnipresent in this small wooden house.

Holiday home Måsens Havsbad , Halland County, Lerkil

The Måsens Havsbad (Seagulls' Seaside Resort) holiday apartment on the Swedish west coast is located on a headland in the small fishing and harbour village of Lerkil and is surrounded by water on three sides. Here you are close to the elements and yet safely sheltered.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Barthélemy Manor House , Gleisweiler

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.

Apartment Saleghes Dolomites , South Tyrol, Selva in Val Gardena

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.

Holiday home Altstadthaus Travemünde , Lübeck-Travemünde

The former fisherman’s house – a listed building from 1800 – is located in the historic part of Travemünde close to the harbour. The brick house, with its curved pediment, has been lovingly restored by the current owners.

Holiday home Zumthor Ferienhäuser , Graubünden, Leis ob Vals

In the mountains above Vals in Grisons,at an altitude of 1500 metres, architect Peter Zumthor has built three wooden houses that integrate perfectly into the hamlet of old-black wooden buildings.

Apartment AUFBERG 1110 , Salzburgerland (State), Hohe Tauern, Piesendorf

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.

Holiday home Achternhus , peninsula Darss, Prerow

Enjoy a relaxing holiday with Kalle or Fiete: the two exclusive, semi-detached houses with typical North German names are situated in the holiday home Achternhus on the Darß peninsula.

Apartment Alte Säge , Carinthia, Weissensee, Neusach

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

Holiday home Ferienhaus Tambari , Neu Bartelshagen

Tambari is the name of an old fishing “cutter” in a children’s book from the GDR era. Like this fishing boat, the holiday house is located in a village near the Bodden on the Baltic Sea.

Holiday homeHotel Heustodl am Taxhof , Salzburg (state), Zell am See–Kaprun

The Heustodl at the Taxhof offers an unusual architectural experience. From the outside it looks like three barns have been merged. Inside, however, guests find a continuous space that flows down the slope.

Holiday home Stadl am Tunauberg , Styria, Oberhaag

The Stadl am Tunauberg is a quiet retreat. The room concept is surprisingly open for a converted old barn: A glazed gable wall, set back into the building, blurs the boundaries between interior and exterior space.

Apartment Dahoam Refugium , South Tyrol, Schenna

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.

Holiday home Landhaus Fredenwalde , Fredenwalde

Holidays in a country house with lots of charm – and a Steinway grand piano! The 180-year-old Landhaus Fredenwalde is located in the Uckermark, only an hour away from Berlin.

ApartmentHotel Kavaliershaus Schloss Blücher , Fincken

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.

Hotel Refugio Laudegg , Tyrol, Serfaus/Fiss/Ladis

Modern architecture at the foot of an old castle: with its contemporary design, Refugio Laudegg forms a stunning contrast to its neighbor from the 12th Century. By virtue of its form with several vertically displaced units and the use of local materials, it blends in harmoniously with its surroundings.

ApartmentHoliday home AUFBERG 1113 , Salzburg (state), Hohe Tauern, Piesendorf

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.

ApartmentHoliday homeResort Borgo Tranquillo , Marche, Arcevia

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.

Apartment Kornspeicher Mauritz , Rügen, Zicker

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.

Holiday home Usedom Relaxx , Usedom, Gnitz

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.

Holiday home black+bright , Moen (Møn)

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

ApartmentHoliday home Appartementvillen Aradira , Tirol, Kappl

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.

Holiday homeHotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten , Bad Birnbach

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.

Apartment Apfelgarten Usedom , Usedom, Reetzow

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.

Holiday homeHotel Seehotel am Neuklostersee , Nakenstorf (near Wismar)

The Seehotel is situated 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.

Holiday home Die Arche , Tyrol, Serfaus

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.

Holiday home Villa Rasilla , Tirol, Serfaus

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.

ApartmentResort Schwedenrot , Usedom, Loddin, Kölpinsee

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.

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