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"The Dorf to be" is the motto of the Landlmühle in the Bavarian Alpine foothills, and it doesn't promise too much. The former mill site at the bottom of the valley of the small river Sims is a multifaceted cosmos of urban quality. It's also a great place for celebrations and conferences.

345 years of family tradition: at first glance, the farmhouse in the Bavarian Forest looks as if time has stood still. Inside, however, there is an exciting concept that carefully combines history and new uses.

Two houses, one focus: capturing the Zugspitze backdrop in all its splendour. Therefore, Spielleite Acht near Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes a stylish step back and lets the mountains take centre stage.

At the foot of the Chiemgau Alps - between Munich and Salzburg - the Wandl nestles peacefully against the Unternberg in Ruhpolding. The listed Traunstein mountain house from 1740 is now an exciting venue for events with a special character. Including a farm, carpentry workshop, podcast studio and innovation hub.

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 directly on the market square of the medieval town of Berching on the banks of the Main-Danube Canal, the Engelwirt is a special place to meet, celebrate and work.

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.

In Munich's prime city centre location, Fantomas is an artfully designed meeting room that floats above the city's architectural history.

Working together or relaxing on a retreat - both is possible in the converted former farm on the outskirts of Illebeuren in the Allgäu.

The Matador Lodges in Chiemgau in Upper Bavaria offer an extraordinary setting for events of all kinds. The ensemble consists of a historic villa with four holiday flats and four modern tiny houses.

Gut Sonnenhausen near Munich pulls out pretty much all the stops when it comes to bringing people together in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere.

Haus Herzogstand in Kochel am See is a beautiful combination of historical flair, modern comfort and sustainable renovation against the alpine backdrop of the "Blue Country".

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.

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

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.

Natural consistency: Les Chalets Lara & Louise at Lake Forggensee give a new interpretation to the archetype of the traditional barn - with a focus on local wood, alpine views and sunbathing time in the pergolas.

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.

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.

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.

Situated on a southern slope of the Ammergau Alps, with a view from the Murnauer Moos to the Hörnle, the Bergland holidayn home interprets the Upper Bavarian wooden building culture in a contemporary way - with a great variety of views.

This boathouse on the Bavarian Walchensee offers direct contact with nature and provides an uniquely inspiring space for new ideas. If you need a break from thinking, you can clear your head while on the private pedalo.

The Hofgut Hafnerleiten is located in the hilly landscape of Lower Bavaria, offering ample space for both conferences and workshops, as well as for weddings and private celebrations.

The small village of Possenhofen lies directly on Lake Starnberg. A rural idyll with a heavenly swimming beach and a majestic history. After all, Empress Sisi spent her childhood here. The Remise Possenhofen also dates from this time: it was built in 1890 as the coach house of the adjacent Villa Fischer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Minimalism in a former glass grinding and polishing factory: in Murnthal in the Upper Palatinate Forest Nature Park, the two puristically and stylishly furnished Mittermurnthal holiday apartments invite you to take a break.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

The Erlenhof in the Allgäu is modern and without alpine kitsch, yet closely linked to local traditions. The wooden building is part of an organic farm and replaces a farmhouse that was destroyed in a fire.

You get the best view from high up! The Architektenhütte (Architect’s Lodge) not only sits high up on a steep slope in the Allgäu Alps; in addition, the living area has been laid out under the roof and thus offers the best view of the surrounding mountains and the Iller valley.

Waldkirchen in the Upper Palatinate region of Bavaria is not only a pilgrimage site, but also a destination for art and architecture lovers now that its former parish has been rebuilt in style.

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.

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.

On the outskirts of Tabing, a small village near Bavaria’s Chiemsee, the outbuilding of an historic farmhouse has been replaced by modern timber architecture.

Wasserturm Pirach is a landmark in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps between the Lake Chiemsee and the Waginger Lake. With a height of almost 30 metres, the water tower presides over the houses of the hamlet of Pirach.

The S3 solar holiday home shows how an A-frame house from the 1970s can be transformed into an innovative plus-energy house that also appeals to design aesthetes with its modern architectural language.

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.

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.

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.

The old four-sided farm in the Bavarian Forest has been in the family for seven generations. In 2017, the ensemble consisting of a residential building, stable, outbuildings and a listed bread bakery was restored and adapted.

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.

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.

The Denkmal situated near to the historic town walls of Karlstadt is just a few steps away from the River Main. The listed building from 1576 has been extensively renovated and converted into a cafe and two apartments.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A farmhouse with lake view: The 200-year-old, listed farm "Am Roseneck" lies surrounded by a large garden in Prien at Lake Chiemsee. The historic residential part is rented out as a holiday home.

The Tannerhof in the Bavarian Alps is surrounded by meadows, forests and mountains and, with its buildings, looks like a small village. In 2011, it was transformed from a sanatorium into a hotel and health resort.

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.