Reisefieber #44: Chillout

Mountains in sight: the Stelzenhaus (stilt house) at the foot of the Chiemgau Alps is a ‘tree house’ for anyone looking to get away from it all. The result is relaxation for the senses surrounded by greenery.

“If you don’t want to see another soul for a while …” – that was once the slogan of a rather little-known German holiday region. Behind it lies a very understandable desire, one that can be fulfilled in many places across Europe.

When artists design houses, amazing things happen. Rooms become stages. Colours, shapes and light complement each other to create a painting.

As we do every year, in mid-January we publish the holiday homes and spaces that our readers particularly liked last year. The ranking is based on how often an entry was read and how many positive comments the property received.