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Urbanists tired of the city will find peace and relaxation in rural surroundings in the Old School Brandenburg in the northwest of Berlin.

Wild and romantic nature surrounds the Wanderlust holiday home in secluded Treseburg, a dreamy village at the entrance to the Bode Gorge in the Harz Mountains.

The Refugium Betzenstein is a modern passive house in the Fränkische Schweiz region. The slate cladding on the façade and roof gives the archetypally shaped building a monolithic appearance.

With a sweeping view of the valley of the Little Kyll, the Vulkaneifelhaus offers a retreat where, despite the generosity of the architecture, you feel both at home and connected to the surroundings. The location of the house, which is clad entirely in wood, on a south-facing slope provides plenty of sun and light.

Compact living, amplified. The minimalist house in the Uckermark region offers great freedom in a small space. Its secret: compact on the outside, versatile on the inside. Like a stage set that can be changed in an instant to suit any desired scene.

A blend of New York loft flair and historic heritage, contemporary art and endless staircases: Loft Montemerano in Maremma promises exciting architecture in an authentic setting.

The historic farmstead on a sunny plateau in Laion is now a cleverly renovated retreat with breathtaking views of the Dolomites.

In the latest issue of SZ Magazine, Max Scharnigg reveals the best place to stay when visiting the Blue Land at the foot of the Alps.