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Heavenly peace: when you enter the Johannes Neun holiday home, not only does the world become a little quieter, but the light also appears more magical. After all, the loft with its luminous stained glass windows was originally a church.

Form and function in a lush green setting: Subtle yet strikingly, the dark grey cubes of Hello blend seamlessly with the old trees of the adjecent park. The former office building in Erbach in the Odenwald is now a holiday home.

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.

When the sliding shutters of the former threshing floor are open, guests of the renovated Engadine house are treated to an exclusive nature cinema with an impressive mountain backdrop – a return to the origins and a departure into the new.

A blooming garden in the centre of Porto: Massarelos House combines historical structures with straightforward architecture, regional handicrafts with contemporary art and the city with the Douro.

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.

Fields, trees and the Baltic Sea nearby: Simple and unobtrusive on the outside, but full of character and thought through down to the last detail on the inside, Hof 7 is located in the scenic Klützer Winkel and offers plenty of space for holidays in touch with nature.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On the edge of the Schorfheide biosphere reserve, just a few minutes from Templin and Lake Lübbe, the 19th-century farmhouse ‘Die 22’ gives a new twist to local tradition.

Minimalism on the edge of the forest: the compact building is simple and unpretentious, but a glance through the window reveals that the holiday home in the pretty village of Hitzacker is full of highlights.

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.

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.

Holidays with campus flair: Not only the fresh breeze, but also the reinterpreted brick architecture of the JAP Retreat Appartments in Wilhelmshaven reveal that the North Sea is only a few minutes away.

Participatory pioneer project: the façade of charred larch wood shimmers in black, while the 14 flats of the Miniloft Kreuzberg offer a feel-good place for travellers to Berlin.

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.

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.

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.

Cleverly stacked up high: the Jardin Urbain Paris, tucked away in the 19th arrondissement and surrounded by little gardens, is a laid-back loft apartment composed of different volumes. Très génial !

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.

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.

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.

Hot meets cold: opposites attract in the Thuringian holiday home Feuer & Flamme. The former fire station building is a sculptural experience that plays with the elements in an original way.

Contemporary art between baroque beams: the Engelwirt Apartments in Altmühltal combine historical elements with curated modern works and details. With a sustainable focus and regional emphasis.

Medieval walls, imposing frescoes from the 19th century and 1930s terrazzo - Umberto 121 near Montalcino is a spectacular interplay of eras that stretches right up to the modern day.

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.

Hidden in a lush garden in the centre of charming Porto is the Fábrica no Jardim - a minimalist factory-style house that quotes the city's history and translates it into the present day.

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

The Volkshaus Basel, redesigned by Herzog & de Meuron in the heart of the city, continues its history and blends architecture, encounter, art and gusto.

Mediterranean muse: The listed manor Le Rossignol in the German wine-growing region Markgräflerland is a carefully renovated, atmospheric place that combines history and zeitgeist with the lightness of southern France.

Old barn with new perspectives: The Ferienhof Busch in the tranquil south of Franconia is a model project for sustainable revitalisation down to the last detail. Three individually designed holiday homes offer plenty of space for spending time together.

The Banana House on the colourful island of Madeira is an atmospheric retreat. Lushly surrounded by banana, mango and fig trees and with a view of the spectacular mountains dipping into the wild Atlantic. A holiday home at play with nature and warm light.

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.

Poetic minimalism behind an artful façade: the virtuously decorated Casa 1923 is one of Faro's outstanding Art Nouveau buildings. With their careful handling of traditions and materials, the architects of PAr tie in with the building's past and redefine it for today's needs.

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.

As if it had stepped out of one of Theodor Fontane's works, the Effi & Luise holiday home is nestled between fields and meadows in the Brandenburg province. A historic manor house with the charm of the Wilhelminian period, renovated and combined with modern architecture and vintage design.

Wild waves and warm pine wood: at Pine House on the edge of Klitmøller, it's not just surfers who will be happy, although the coast, known as Cold Hawaii, is one of the best spots in northern Europe.

Restored to its former splendour: situated in the Tuscany of Germany between vineyards and the Palatinate Forest, the Alte Goldschmiede in Klingenmünster shows its potential that has been hidden for almost 100 years.

Light and easy-going: The former coastal farm Vesterlandet in the Danish fishing village of Agger is a reinterpreted overall concept of glass, wood and sand tones that houses two airy, bright apartments as well as versatile office space and the regional restaurant Tri as well as an ice cream café.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A house that not only sounds like summer holiday feelings and fond memories, but also provides them. In the middle of Mecklenburg Switzerland, Mi Spirandelli has renovated an old settler's house, combining historical elements with Mediterranean ease.

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.

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 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.

The Château de Sibra in Lagarde in the south of France is a place full of aesthetics, set between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic amidst the foothills of the Pyrenees.

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.

Relaxing or working in the rural seclusion of the Uckermark – both is possible at Studio Uckermark. The former stable is surrounded by the rolling meadows of a former farmstead with buildings enclosing a central yard on three sides.

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.

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.

At the Scharmützelsee in Brandenburg, a family from Berlin has fulfilled their dream of a lakeside home.

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.

The holiday home Allerzeit invites you to spend a relaxing holiday on the Aller river. The location on the banks of the river meandering through the Südheide region significantly influenced the planning of the house.

La Chalette is a holiday cottage in the Upper Black Forest. It is located next to two historic houses on the edge of the village. On the outside you can still see its former use as a tractor shed, inside you feel like you are in a fine wooden box.

In the village of Guarda, Switzerland appears as if taken right from the pages of a storybook. The village, situated on a sunny south-facing terrace high above the River Inn in the Canton of Graubünden, is the home of the Swiss children's book classic Schellen-Ursli and is famous for its historical village centre.

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.

Palermo is a city of contrasts, where baroque splendor meets morbid charm and a lively atmosphere. In the capital of Sicily, Stefan Koppelkamm – graphic designer, photographer, author and university lecturer – has fulfilled his dream of having his own atelier in a baroque palazzo.

Romy and Miro close to the German Baltic Sea coast are two holiday homes that are truly full of character: they’re simple but have that certain something. With small surface areas, but a generous sense of space. Their location between Hamburg and Berlin makes them perfect for urbanites weary of the city and who long for the countryside and the sea.

Something’s happening on the Moselle: innovative young winegrowers are reviving the rather dusty image of Germany’s oldest wine region, and hosts like the owners of Weingarten 1897 are bringing a breath of fresh air with plenty of creative ideas to the area.

Casa Morelli is situated in a panoramic location on a hill in the heart of Chianti Classico in the municipality of Radda. The typical Tuscan country house has been restored and converted into a vacation home.

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.

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.

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.

In the 19th century, an ensemble of “Swiss” houses was built in the district of Klein Glienicke in Potsdam, some of which were destroyed during the construction of the Berlin wall and the period of Germany’s division.

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.

The Pergola Residence near Merano was designed by Matteo Thun, the new Spazio 46 by Hannes Peer. The terraced complex nestles harmoniously into its surroundings between vineyards and apple orchards.

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.

LLEÓ57 is a listed former mansion two minutes from the marketplace of the small town of Pollenca in the north of Mallorca which, with 390 sqm, offers plenty of space for its 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.

Overlooking the rooftops of Paris, the apartement is located on the sixth floor of a listed corner building on one of the main boulevards. The old attic has been converted into a modern, approx. 70 square metre studio flat.

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.

Back to the 50s! The Oscar-Niemeyer House – located in the Hansa district in the centre of Berlin – was designed by the Brazilian architect for the International Building Exhibition in 1957. The RioMarie apartment stylishly transports its guests back to the years of the "Wirtschaftswunder".

The beaches of the North Frisian island Amrum are among the widest in Europe. The „Dünenhaus“ (dune house) is located near one of these beaches on the south of the island.

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.

Step back to the Roaring Twenties: Taut’s Home (Tautes Heim) is an architecture, design and Bauhaus lover’s dream. This house, which was designed by the famous German architect Bruno Taut in the 1920s, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hufeisensiedlung Berlin.

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.

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.

With the redevelopment of the Kraatz Estate in the Uckermark, Florian Profilich and Edda Müller have fulfilled their dream of country life and brought new life to the old property.

Thanks to its location on a slope above the bay of Port Soller, Casa al Mar benefits from breathtaking views across the harbour to the open sea and combines modern architecture with original materials to create rooms that reflect the light and atmosphere of the island.