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Apartment Oberes Haus Scarpatetti , Val Surses in Grisons, Cunter

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.

Holiday home Haus Zehn , Bregenzerwald, Schnepfau

Embedded in the mountain landscape of the Bregenzerwald, the simple wooden house remodelled by the architects Innauer-Matt blends into the authentic architectural tradition of the region with its timeless aesthetics.

Holiday home Klotz am Berg , Vogelsberg, Freiensteinau-Holzmühl

Surrounded by the landscape of the Vogelsberg, Europe's largest extinct volcano, on the outskirts of Freiensteinau, sits a holiday home with a compact cubature in monolithic construction, which follows the ‘Einfach Bauen’ concept.

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.

Holiday home Das Mellauer Haus , Vorarlberg, Mellau

Anyone expecting contemporary timber architecture behind the wooden façade with sliding shutters in the Bregenzerwald will be surprised. Actually, the Mellauer Haus has been looking to the future for over 50 years.

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 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.

Holiday home Chasa Noth , Lower Engadine, Scuol

Artistic sgraffiti adorns the massive walls of the Chasa Noth, a 300-year-old Engadine house on the village square in Scuol, framed by the peaks of the Silvretta and the Engadine Dolomites.

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 Schleiferei zwei , Herzberg

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.

Hotel Artbau Hotel , Freiburg, Waldkirch

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.

Holiday home VA House , Vorarlberg, Weiler

Sharp ideas: The VA House in Vorarlberg concentrates on the essential and reveals its very own shape. An unconventional house nestled between tradition, modernity and four countries.

Holiday home Mühlradhof , Upper Black Forest, Lenzkirch-Raitenbuch

By the tiled stove - under the hipped roof: the listed Mühlradhof dating from 1659 vividly tells the architectural story of rural life in the Upper Black Forest. All combined with modern comfort and a casual atmosphere.

Hotel Lermooser , Tyrol, Lermoos

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.

Holiday home Die Scheune , Lake Chiemsee, Staudach-Egerndach

Aesthetic without compromise: With her weekend barn in Chiemgau, interior designer Stephanie Thatenhorst has created an eclectic hideaway, an experiment between tradition and zeitgeist.

ApartmentHoliday home schellisvier , Göschweiler

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Brücke 49 , Vals, Grisons

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.

Holiday home The Green Henry Lodge , Grisons, Fläsch

Visionary architecture quotes classic modernism: The Green Henry Lodge in the Grisons wine village of Fläsch rises into the mountain air like a church tower. An avant-garde holiday home with a thoroughly sustainable perspective.

Holiday home Vipp Salaca River , Vidzeme, Salacriva

Nestled along the banks of Latvia's spectacular Salaca river valley, a relocated fisherman's house fills its listed architecture with new life and minimalist design.

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Haus Greates , Tyrol, Lech Valley, Forchach

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.

Apartment Kokon , Tyrol, Leutasch

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.

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.

Holiday home Haus Ariasana , Grisons, Vals

Vals with vista: A house from the 1950s with a charred black wooden façade and a Victorian-looking interior in French Grey.

Holiday home Black Aurora Nook , Lofoten, Laupstad

Between the expanse of Austnesfjord and the imposing Higravstinden, the highest mountain in Lofoten, Black Aurora Nook defies the harsh landscape. A remote place where nature takes the leading role. Also in terms of architecture.

Holiday home Stalla d’Immez , Lower Engadine, Val Müstair, Santa Maria

An old stable transformed into a light-filled loft: the Stalla d'Immez in the remote Val Müstair opens up a new dimension to its over 300-year old history. A versatile spatial experience with a view of the impressive mountain backdrop of Piz Lad and Piz Terza.

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!

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.

Holiday home Unser Vorsäß – Geißkopf , Vorarlberg, Schwarzenberg

Honour the old, welcome the new: built in 1807 in the midst of lush mountain meadows between the valley and the alpine pastures, the Vorsäßhütte, which was in need of renovation, was rebuilt according to the old model.

Hotel Hôtel des Horlogers , Vaud, Le Brassus

Trees growing from the ceiling, rock-like light fixtures, sloping walls and deliberate bumps in the floor. Located in the heart of the Vallée de Joux, the Hôtel des Horlogers is anything but ordinary. Like a linear snail shell, it winds its way into the pristine landscape of the Swiss Jura.

Holiday home Cedä M , Belluno, Dosoledo

The Cedä M in the heart of the small mountain village of Dosoledo on the edge of the Dolomites tells the story of this memorable place in each of its five holiday rooms. Built in 1807 and shaped by the life of the farmers in the secluded Comelico Valley, the house is a historical gem in every way.

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 House Engadein , South Tyrol, Oberinn on the Ritten

Located at 1,395 metres, far away from the hustle and bustle. Once you have reached the top, you embark on a gentle journey into times gone by: For more than 100 years an old farmhouse with a barn has stood here, and its story continues to be told.

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 Panoramahaus 1314 , Sankt Lorenzen, Hörschwang

On 1314 metres above sea level, the Panorama House 1314 rises out of the dark green coniferous forest high up on the mountain in St. Lorenzen, from where you can view all the highlights of the South Tyrolean landscape.

Holiday home Waldchalets Brandnertal , Vorarlberg, Brand

Far from the chalet cliché. Five minimalist cottages stand on the edge of the Brandner Valley forest. Hidden under the Vorarlberg treetops and with an open view of the mighty Rätikon mountains.

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.

Apartment Tiroler Tris + 1 , Maurach on Lake Achen

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.

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.

ApartmentBed & BreakfastHoliday home Hasenberg Lodge , Sankt Gallen, Walenstadt

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.

Apartment Pförtner Penthouse , Hausham

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.

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.

ApartmentHoliday home ROSSO , Altusried

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.

ApartmentHoliday home DIRINGLO , Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Ohlstadt

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.

Apartment Ida , South Tyrol, Sterzing

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.

Holiday home Bergaliv Söderloftet , Västernorrlands län, Åsberget, Orbaden

Staying at the Bergaliv Söderloftet is not only an excellent opportunity to practice shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), the cabin in the forest also has a Japanese feel to it. The loft is located in the central Swedish region of Hälsingland, which is known for its seemingly endless forests.

Apartment Parcloft , South Tyrol, Meran

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.

Holiday home Bleibe Menzenschwand , St. Blasien-Menzenschwand

Raised on the slope on concrete supports, yellow window frames and an unconventional roof: Bleibe Menzenschwand demonstrates the courage to be individual. The holiday home sits on a steep western slope in Menzenschwand, a district of St. Blasien in the southern Black Forest.

Holiday home Collage – Ferien , Bernau im Schwarzwald

The Collage holiday home illustrates the potential that an ageing house from the 1970s can offer. Situated in a holiday village in Bernau, a town in the Black Forest, the house has been transformed into a contemporary, modern holiday home.

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.

Holiday home Zuhaus Freiweidach , Chiemgau, Marquartstein

Farmhouse reloaded: In the Upper Bavarian town of Marquartstein, Philipp Möller Architekten have refurbished a farm ensemble and converted it into three individual residential units.

Holiday home Mezi Lukami , Čeladná

The holiday home at the foot of the Western Carpathian Mountains is a sensitive reconstruction of an old wooden house and the virtuoso combination of craftsmanship, traditions and modern design.

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ferienhaus zum Stubaier Gletscher – Wald , Tyrolean Stubai Valley, Neustift, Neugasteig

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

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 Schilana 80 , Engadine, Ramosch

The Engadine house, centrally located in the village of Ramosch, is over 300 years old. It was renovated entirely but thoroughly in 2011, preserving the historic building with the traditional structure of the residential stable house while at the same time adapting it to modern living requirements.

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 Aux Losanges , Graubünden, Tschiertschen

The large white diamond pattern in the entrance area are already suggesting it: Aux Losanges in the Tschiertschen mountain village in the canton of Graubünden is no ordinary traditional mountain chalet - even if it almost appears to be one from the outside.

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!

ApartmentHoliday home Freiform , South Tyrol, Verdings

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.

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.

Apartment Sindlhauser , Kochel am See, Ried

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.

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 Chasa Staila , Graubünden, Engadine, Vnà

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Obersteinerhof , South Tyrol, Bolzano, Klobenstein

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Türalihus , Graubünden, Valendas

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.

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.

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 Ferienhaus zum Stubaier Gletscher – Dorf , Tyrol, Stubaital, Neustift

Haus Dorf is located in the centre of the ski and mountaineering resort of Neustift in the Stubai Valley, Tyrol. From the outside, the modern timber construction looks like a semi-detached house, but it is a large house built in split-level construction.

Holiday home Wenefrieda , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schoppernau

Wenefrieda is a typical representation of the modern timber architecture the Vorarlberg province in western Austria is famous for. This longhouse-style holiday home is based on the traditional buildings of the Bregenzerwald forest.

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.

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.

Holiday home Büretenhof , Southern Black Forest,Todtnauberg

This traditional Black Forest building – a three-storey farmhouse with both a residential space and a farmwork section, all under a traditional, low-drawn shingle roof – has been converted into a spacious holiday home that combines traditional flair with a modern loft ambience.

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.

Apartment Königswarte Strata , South Tyrol, Sexten/Moos

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.

Apartment Paramount Alma , South Tyrol, Sexten/ Moos

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

Holiday home Bergloft Privà , Grisons, Lumnezia Valley, Degen

At first glance, Bergloft Privà in Switzerland’s Lumnezia valley looks like an ordinary stable typical to the region: an airy log cabin built upon raw stone foundations. Behind the facade, however, is a modern holiday home.

Apartment Warths!Ap , Vorarlberg, Warth at the Arlberg

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.

Holiday homeHotel Mezi Plutky , Čeladná

The small boutique hotel Mezi Plutky in the Czech Carpathian Mountains effortlessly blends apparent contradictions. Old and new, darkness and light, privacy and community come together to create a haven of peace and tranquility.

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Friz B&B and Lounge , Gundelfingen, Freiburg

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.

Apartment Anima Monti , Friuli-Venezia Giuia, Sauris di Sopra

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.

Holiday home Bergaliv Högloftet , Västernorrland County, Åsberget, Orbaden

In the Loft House of the Bergaliv Landscape Hotel, Scandinavian design meets Japanese minimalism.

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Hüs üf der Flüe , Valais, Ernen

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.

Apartment Wälder Vakanz , Vorarlberg, Krumbach in the Bregenzerwald

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.

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.

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 Giassa 10 , Graubünden, Surselva, Sedrun

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.

Holiday home La Marmote , Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Paluzza

La Marmote in the Carnic Alps in north-eastern Italy is a hotel with 22 apartments, which are scattered throughout the little town of Paluzza. The apartment Da Velio frames the mountain panorama with its huge glass front.

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.

Hotel Weisses Kreuz & Ansitz zum Löwen , South Tyrol, Vinschgau, Mals, Burgeis

In the picturesque village square of Burgeis in South Tyrol, historic buildings and rural charm meet modern architecture. Always in view: the Vinschgau Alps.

Apartment Alpine Lodge Chesa al Parc , Graubünden, Engadin, Pontresina

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.

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 Villa Alvarium , South Tyrol, Schenna

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.

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 Holzhaus am Auerbach , Upper Bavaria, Oberaudorf

Situated in the Upper Bavarian Inn Valley, this holiday home is only four meters wide. but the solid wooden house offers five levels that are stacked semi-staggered on top of each other. A wood-burning stove and the clay walls create a cosy atmosphere.

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.

Holiday home Schneiderei Schoppernau , Vorarlberg, Bregenzerwald, Schoppernau

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.

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.

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.

ApartmentBed & Breakfast Haidl-Madl-Ferienwohnen , Haidmühle, Bischofsreut

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.

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.

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.

Holiday home La Pedevilla , South Tyrol, Enneberg/Marebbe (BZ)

The “Viles” – an ancient Ladin form of settlement in South Tyrol – were the inspiration for the design of the Pedevilla. The two black wooden houses interpret regional architecture in a modern way and offer a fantastic view of the Dolomites.

Holiday home Ufogel , East Tyrol, Nussdorf-Debant

A strange object has landed next to an old farmhouse in the East Tyrolian village Nussdorf. Floating on stilts over the hill, this exceptional holiday house looks like a blend of a UFO and a bird.

Apartment Alpenchalet Walchensee , Walchensee (Lake Walchen)

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.

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.

Apartment Alpine Lodge Pontresina Chesa Plattner , Graubünden, Engadin, Pontresina

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.

ApartmentHoliday home Ickelhaus , Ickelheim

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.

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 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.

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.

Hotel Hotel Hinteregger , Tyrol, Matrei

Family owned for over 100 years, Hotel Hinteregger has been remodeled and enlarged over several generations. Old and new are clearly perceptible and yet harmoniously united.

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 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 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.

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