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For over 200 years, Zenner in Alt-Treptow has been the place to be for Berlin society – from lavish parties and beer garden and bar culture in the GDR era to a modern event space with a nostalgic flair. Whether in the hall, club or wine garden, with 40 or 4,000 guests – Zenner still knows how to throw the best parties.

A radical symbiosis of ruins and modernity: 20 km from Berlin, on Lake Summt, Haus VValter not only blends city, countryside and beach, but also historic walls with new living perspectives.

A window between past and present: the landscape of Saxon Switzerland not only served as a source of inspiration for Caspar David Friedrich, but also provides the setting for the Smilka holiday home, which reinterprets its history.

Thoroughly renovated, distinctly designed and located in the heart of the world's smallest Hanseatic city: the Verwalterinnenhaus invites the present into a place steeped in history.

In the middle of nowhere: at the northernmost tip of the Altmark region, the Aland flows into the Elbe, and nearby lies the Birdy House. It was built to replace the residential building of a former three-sided farmstead and corresponds to its predecessor in terms of volume and height – but it sets new accents.

Monochromatic spaces and big-city flair amidst the Mecklenburg Lake District: together with Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen, the listed Woldzegarten estate has been transformed into a retreat for workshops, offsites and creative breaks.

The renovated thatched cottage is located in a fantastic, secluded setting, within walking distance of the beach, right next to the Tümlauer Koog nature reserve, which is part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea.

"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.

Welcome to a green environment: at Gutshaus Kerkow, sustainability-oriented entrepreneurship meets genuine hospitality – with organic farming and a farm shop, an art space, kitchen stories and eight exciting holiday apartments in the heart of the Uckermark.

Half-timbered Zen: Horami Villa, located in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District, combines historical charm with Far Eastern philosophy, Scandinavian clarity and modern design. A harmonious fusion of different worlds.

Haus Nothweiler is a 300-year-old, listed half-timbered house nestled in the impressive natural surroundings of the Palatinate Forest. Where once living quarters, stables and barns were united under one roof, today two modern holiday apartments invite you to unwind.

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.

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.

Shaping the future together - that is the motto of Bettina and Markus Kratz, who conceived and created the event location ‘cokon’ together. With this in mind, cokon is not designed as a ready-made space, but as a creative hub for trying out new things with others.

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.

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.

1280 Die Krone in southern Baden-Württemberg is much more than just a hotel: whether it's a business dinner, team building event, wedding or Christmas party - the hotel can create a suitable concept on request for groups of up to 50 people in its various spaces, from the dining room to the vaulted cellar.

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.

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.

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.

Nestled like a peninsula in one of the typical Moselle bends, Trittenheim offers spectacular views of the surrounding vineyards. A traditional slate stone house dating from 1723 sits in the middle of the historic town centre. After decades of abandonment, it has been thoroughly renovated and reopened as a guest house.

The Seehotel on the shores of Lake Neuklostersee, not far from the Hanseatic city of Wismar, is an idyllic country hotel that combines the romance of nature with modern architecture.

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.

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.

The Kleiner Faktor not far from Zittau - once the servants' house of a cloth merchant in the Umgebinde style - openly tells its story and adds personality with bright colours and collected art.

The Seemanshaus, built around 1850, lies in the tranquil village of Born on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula, surrounded by a vast garden with a view of the Bodden.

The late baroque manor house in the Saar wine region has been carefully renovated by Swiss architect Max Dudler in keeping with monument preservation requirements and expanded with a remise and an orangery.

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.

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.

The Pohnstorf estate, amidst the vast landscape of Mecklenburg Switzerland and only 2 hours fromm Berlin, is an atmospheric location for private and corporate events, celebrations or workshops.

The Waldhausstudio, situated near the Geltinger Bay, is a standalone wooden house in a secluded location, surrounded by tall pine trees and with a view of the Baltic Sea.

What may appear as a church at first glance turns out to be a flexible space miracle inside. Located in the city of Brandenburg, the Raumquartier adapts perfectly to the needs of its users.

The guest house "Zum Schockelgaul" is located directly on the German Wine Route in the the village of Forst. The farmstead features four apartments, a converted barn, a wine bar, a village shop and a spacious garden.

Cast off: the Seedorf 360° architect's house on the island of Rügen tells the story of the adventures of a circumnavigation, both in form and content, combining traditional building elements with modern design language and bespoke art.

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.

Creativity and innovation can come to life in the inspiring surroundings of Black Forest House 1650: A place of encounter and collective creation, surrounded by magnificent nature.

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

The former water tower in Solingen-Gräfrath serves – in the truest sense of the word – as a shining example of the transformation of an old industrial monument.

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.

Take two spacious apartments with historic flair overlooking a 200-year-old oak tree and combine them with Nordic design, industrial elements, warm colours and a passion for cooking – welcome to St. Oak in Kyritz!

A cooperative project provides plenty of space for new living and working concepts on a former farm in the Wendland region.

The neo-Gothic-style Torhaus in Dresden has an unusual history: on the park-like grounds of the disused Matthäusfriedhof cemetery, the building now offers space for meetings and projects.

In the centre of Berlin Friedrichshain - as part of the award-winning Frizz23 building - the Punkt.Raum offers a cosmopolitan ambience for events for up to 120 people.

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

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.

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.

Small but beautiful, the Eifelhäuschen holiday home with its dark, elongated roof is nestled on a slope in the midst of the hilly landscape of the Volcanic Eifel.

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.

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

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".

The Schaalsee loft in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is reduced to the essentials with an open-plan layout, large glass and steel windows and timeless materials: A stage for light and landscape.

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.

In the midst of vast fields and orchards, the Brandmühle bridges the gap between past and present under its historic capped ceilings. Once a horse stable, today a holiday haven with a yoga room and swimming pond.

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.

The Hof Farchau cultural monument on the Küchensee lake offers six individual accommodations that take you back in time, along with plenty of opportunities for a relaxing time by the lake.

Frisian and colourful: The WJ8 in the small, charming North Sea resort of Utersum is one of the few detached houses on the island of Föhr and, in addition to its (mono)chromatic architecture, has a surprisingly extensive garden.

The old Gulfhof is located in the middle of fields in the East Frisian marshland. While several holiday appartments are housed in the residential wing of the listed farmhouse, the former cowshed is ideal for all kinds of gatherings.

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.

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.

The Amtsalon in Berlin's Kantstraße, conceived as a "multidisciplinary space for projects from the fields of art, architecture, design and beyond", can be used for a variety of purposes.

From the outside, the GDR prefabricated building on the edge of Märkische Schweiz faces up to its past without embellishment; inside, it breaks up old structures and surprises with two bright, airy holiday homes.

The Gutshaus Friedenfelde lies like a novel in the Brandenburg countryside. An ensemble, partly from the 18th century, which blends history, modernity and culture in a striking way.

The art of idleness: In an exquisite neighbourhood, with a view of Hermann and Mia Hesse's home and Lake Constance, the two holiday homes open up airy, transparent spaces for relaxing holidays.

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.

Red brick amidst greenery: the carefully renovated Albrechtshof in the small village of Petershagen near the Oderbruch is an atmospheric place that is stylishly pared down and transposes life in the countryside into the present day.

Black and clear, the Dünenhaus Dierhagen on Fischland stands out against the coastal landscape. Inside, bright rooms, open spaces, expansive views and a warm atmosphere await the guests.

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.

Like a group of friends, the eleven holiday homes stand on the edge of the forest of idyllic Lübbesee. Each with a hexagonal floor plan and a green view - partly left as bungalows, mostly raised, all with the same basis and yet each renovated with its own character.

Two houses made of brick and fieldstone, all around colourful meadows, wide fields, deep tranquillity. A rediscovered and revitalised property in the Uckermark that delights with historic charm, a wonderfully wildly blossoming garden and good ideas for life in the countryside.

From the outside, the listed Dortmannhof seems as if it has fallen out of time; inside, an artistic backdrop of historical inventory and unusual perspectives opens up. A subtle and clever concept by architect and furniture designer Sigurd Larsen, which now also welcomes guests.

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.

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.

The house with its Scandinavian look, dark façade and large asymmetrical green roof is part of the "Meerleben" holiday project that combines sustainable construction principles with common sense.

With the Glashaus, Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen has created an extraordinary residence in the Uckermark region that places space, airiness and a sense of serenity under a transparent roof.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

A trip to Idaho is closer than you think. No Rocky Mountains, no Snake River, but a holiday home reminiscent of the architecture of the American 1970s. Located directly on the high banks of the Eider river and with a far-reaching view over the water.

The Palais has various communal areas and is suitable for events of different types and sizes – from smaller family celebrations in the lounge or the historical garden parlour, to team events and seminars, to wedding parties.

With a view of the sea and the Falshöft lighthouse, the Ostseehof Langfeld with its historical 18th century farmyard ensemble offers the perfect setting for holidays as well as events such as weddings, yoga retreats or workshops.

A testimony to Saxon history made of sandstone and half-timbering: situated on a sunny slope in Saxon Switzerland, just a few metres from the Elbe, this cultural gem offers its visitors two holiday apartments to discover the impressive Elbe Sandstone Mountains.

The Eisvogel floats leisurely on a pontoon next to sports and sailing boats in the marina of Lenzen, right behind the Elbe dyke can be rented as a venue for workshops or private events.

A photo studio in the Uckermark offers plenty of space for undisturbed work and magical views of nature.

A heritage-listed manor house in the Mecklenburg Lakeland offers large rooms for creative off-site meetings or private celebrations.

A fieldstone barn in the Uckermark region that only reveals its many possible uses when you enter.

If you are looking for a spectacular and unusual setting for a celebration or event, the old church in Bernkastel-Wehlen on the Moselle is definitely the right place for you.

The Milchhof Arnstadt is a listed building with industrial charm that allows plenty of scope for creative events.

The Blücher Scheune with its open fireplace and lake view from the garden of the Kavaliershaus, located in the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a stylish venue for workshops and celebrations.

Two large apartments in a former granary on the island of Rügen are ideal for yoga retreats and team events.

In Schloss Prossen, old and new harmonise in a laid-back way. Surrounded by nature in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the listed manor house is a stylish place to celebrate weddings and family celebrations or to organise larger events or conferences.

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.

On the flight path of the cranes, in the Bodden landscape of Western Pomerania, the Kranich Hotel offers individual rooms for workshops, private parties and weddings.

Villa Erika on the steep slope of the seaside resort of Göhren on the island of Rügen transports its visitors back to times gone by. Built as a summer residence, by the Wolgast Corporation in 1891, the style of the villa is distinctive both architecturally and historically.

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.

In the Kleine Bleibe on the edge of the Gelbachtal in the Westerwald, what counts is actually the absence of things. Far away from digital overstimulation, you can enjoy a puristic and sustainable holiday.

Clarity and peacefulness as far as the eye can see. After their two holiday homes 36 Berta and 36 Charly, the architect couple Frank and Susanne Plehn has created another distinct island escape: 17 Anton - just 800 metres from the beach.

As part of an old farmstead in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District, the small Garden House hides amidst nature. A "labourers’ house" in the past, today it offers a serene escape from the hectic daily routine.

The house is a project of the Berlin architect Thomas Kröger, who always captures the beauty of the Uckermark in an unusual way and with great respect for the landscape. With In den Söllen he has created his first own holiday home.

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.

A house that draws parallels. Not only in its floor plan. The modern solid wood house in the middle of the Mecklenburg Lake District is pleasantly eye-catching in every respect. From the hard shell to the soft core.

The five loft apartments, designed in the style of Scandinavian fishermen's houses and with black tarred wood cladding, are located on a slope at the end of the harbour promenade of Kappeln, directly on the Schlei.

Those who sit in glass houses … can enjoy the beauty of nature from all sides. As they can in the holiday home Hof Ahmen on the Schlei, which is located in the middle of the sheep pasture of a heritage listed organic farm.

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.

Leisurely days in light-filled architecture. The spacious holiday home on the sunny island of Fehmarn reveals light-flooded rooms over three floors in a simple design and with a fresh atmosphere.

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.

After its extensive renovation, the coach house of an old captain's house, both built around 1850 and considered a heritage listed ensemble, offers modern comfort in a historical ambience.

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.

Baltic Sea and Bodden, art and culture! Besides its natural beauty, the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula offers a wide variety of cultural attractions: from the galleries at the Ahrenshoop artists’ colony to the Darß Nature Film Festival and the Photo Festival in Zingst.

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.

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.

Right in the middle of vibrant Cologne and yet in a quiet location – the statthaus is located in a small side street in Cologne’s traditional Gereonsviertel district, with the cathedral in sight and within walking distance.

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.

The name of the house is also the description of its location: the vacation home Maison Südpfalz is located only 20 kilometres from the French border on the Southern Wine Route in the village of Klingenmünster.

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.

You could almost mistake the house in the village of Matzwitz, situated in the hinterland of Hohwachter Bucht (Hohwacht Bay), for a barn – if it weren’t for the oversized window that gives it an extravagant touch!

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.

The listed Wilhelminian-style villa is located a good hour’s drive from the German capital – in the middle of fields and surrounded by a spacious garden.

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.

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.

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. 

On the Baltic Sea island of Usedom, a family from Berlin built two holiday homes exactly as they wanted them to be.

The Moselle Chalets in Pommern, one of the oldest wine-growing villages on the Moselle, appeal not only to wine lovers but also to people with an interest in modern architecture.

Haus am Kellersee is a Wilhelminian-style villa situated directly on the shore of the second-largest lake in Holstein Switzerland. Situated on the edge of a forest between Eutin and the spa town of Malente, the villa from 1910 has been extensively refurbished and converted.

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.

Spacious holiday home in a wide landscape! Fjorde Sieseby on the edge of the picturesque village of Sieseby on the Schlei is a former farm, which has been converted into a holiday resort with three lodges and a landscape park.

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.

In ilse. dein landloft you live in the countryside, but with urban flair! Maike and Ralf Haug have converted a historic farmhouse on the island of Rügen near Putbus and live in part of the building themselves.

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.

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.

In the Baltic seaside resort of Zinnowitz on the island of Usedom, a Berlin family has created a retreat from city life. The house reflects the hosts' penchant for architecture, design and art.

Due to its location on a pier in the Baltic Sea resort of Olpenitz near Kappeln, a town situated on the Schlei, the Strandvilla gives guests the impression of living in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

A house near the beach, but as little tourist hustle and bustle as possible? That's possible! That's the motto of the GEHTDOCH holiday home in Klützer Winkel between the Hanseatic town of Wismar and the Baltic seaside resort of Boltenhagen, part of the Meerleben holiday village.

With a wide view over green pastures, the holiday home Altes Schulhaus is situated on a dwelling mound in the heart of Eiderstedt.

The StadtmauerQuartiere (town wall quarters) are two small holiday flats in the middle of the historic centre of Freinsheim, a small town in the Palatinate region.

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.

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.

Wasserkoog is considered one of the most beautiful villages on the Eiderstedt peninsula. There are old farmhouses surrounded by the typical North Frisian landscape with meadows, pastures and a wide horizon.

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.

Concrete and the Middle Ages! Zum Egle 1336 is a B&B with two rooms in the historic old town of Constance. It is situated on the second floor of a heritage listed half-timbered house, which also houses a shop, the owner's architectural office, and his family apartment over its four floors.

In Groß Sperrenwalde in the Uckermark region, timber construction professor Tim Göckel and garden architect Marc-Rajan Köppler have created an extraordinary three-hectare garden world on the site of a former nursery.

A holiday residence in a former manor in Saxon Switzerland - 300 meters from the Elbe and close to the spa town of Bad Schandau. The centuries-old castle has an eventful history.

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.

A green, wide landscape, above it a blue sky streaked with clouds driven by the wind – this is the setting for Haus Friesensteern on the peninsula Eiderstedt in the north of Germany.

Holiday home Haus Miro in the Baltic seaside resort Rerik is truly full of character: simple but with that certain something. With small surface areas, but a generous sense of space.

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.

The Nurso holiday house is located 800 meters from the Baltic Sea near Wismar in the Meerleben village. The interior is consistently monochrome, minimalist and straightforward - the exterior is full of character.

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.

Width and light characterise the up to eight-metre-high Sieseby Loft, which is located in a courtyard complex on the edge of the thatched-roof village of Sieseby near the Schlei, an inlet of Germany's Baltic Sea Coast.

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.

This historic townhouse in Garding on the Eiderstedt peninsula, Schleswig-Holstein once housed a shop for milk and lemonade. Transformed into a light-flooded holiday townhouse, not only the name but also the dominant white colour palette recalls its former use.

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.

Fashion designer Irina Rohpeter and building engineer Nils Kistner have fulfilled their dream of building their own holiday house in the countryside.

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.

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

Perhaps a trip to the Baltic Sea ? The VIELLEICHTNOCH vacation home, located between the Hanseatic city of Wismar and the Baltic seaside resort of Boltenhagen, offers the perfect accommodation for a relaxing vacation by the sea. The house is part of the "Meerleben" holiday village.

The Kliffhuus on the North Sea island of Föhr surprises its guests with a spaciousness that you wouldn't expect from the outside. You only realise at second glance that the house is a split-level construction.

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.

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.

Lots of nature, lots of space and lots of historical charm! With a view of the nearby sea and the Falshöft lighthouse, the half-timbered farmhouse is situated on a small hill on the edge of the Geltinger Birk nature reserve.

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.

On the outskirts of Lindenhagen in the Uckermark region of north-eastern Brandenburg, Berlin architect Thomas Kröger has converted a 1950s estate house into a fantastic holiday home.

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.

Kleines Vulkaneifelhaus is a retreat for two in the midst of the unspoilt Eifel landscape in northwestern Rhineland-Palatinate. Situated on a steep slope, this timber house, clad in black charcoal planks, sits atop a plinth of fair-faced concrete.

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.

Fusenhof is an historic Black Forest house from 1754 idyllically situated amidst the meadows of the Dreisam valley, at the foot of the Black Forest Mountains near Freiburg.

Hygge Hus on the North Sea island of Föhr makes a traditional impression from outside – but inside it boasts a modern Scandinavian style and great attention to detail.

The Cottage is situated on a park-like property on the outskirts of Sieseby, widely considered the most beautiful village on the River Schlei in northern Germany.

The ensemble with the two houses WIECK9 and WIECK11 is located in the fishing village of the same name on the Darß, just 300 metres from the Bodden. The architecture provides a counterpoint to the thatched-roof houses typical of the Darß.

The Faktorenhaus in the Upper Lusatia region was built in 1831 by a cloth merchant. Today, a wide variety of styles can be found in the lavishly restored half-timbered house near Görlitz.  

The Strandlust with two large holiday apartments is located on the slope of an elongated beach dune on the North Sea island of Amrum - just a few steps away from the wide Kniepsand, with a view of the island park.

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.

The listed building near Leipzig with its red plastered façade in the Art Deco style has been restored to its former glory since 2016 and houses a holiday apartment in the south wing alongside two other apartments.

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.

Simply beautiful. There is no better way to describe Birki, an historic brick-built house in Thale, a small town on the northeastern rim of Germany’s Harz mountains.

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.

Meadows, pastures and open skies – the Browiede guesthouse is located in the midst of a serene North German landscape on the outskirts of Intschede, a village on the Weser river, half on the dyke, half on stilts.

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.

In the Moselle village of Bernkastel-Wehlen, a former church has been converted into a holiday home. The old church room with its eight-metre-high vaulted ceiling now serves as a dining and seminar room.

The Bauhaus an der Havel is a holiday apartment in a classical modernist building located directly on the riverbank of the Havel and overlooking the island town of Werder.

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.

Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the water tower at the Kaiserbahnhof in Potsdam once supplied water to steam engines at the station. Luckily two Architects saved the tower from falling into decay and converted into a holiday apartment, which now extends over six levels.

The Kapitänshaus (captain's house) Wieck is a lovingly restored house with a view of the Bodden lagoons in the resort of Wieck auf dem Darß on Germany’s Baltic coast. Dating back to 1850, the house is heritage listed and situated amidst a mature garden with beautiful old trees.

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.

Loblocher Hof is a winery built in 1841 in the picturesque wine village of Gimmeldingen on the edge of the Palatinate Forest and offers apartments with a mix from countryside ambience and modern elements.

The Büdnerhaus in the village of Born on the Darss peninsula of Germany’s Baltic coastline rests on the foundational walls of a house dating back to 1792. The owners had actually planned to restore the original building.

Located in the Baltic Sea resort of Prerow, this holiday home is a modern interpretation of the typical reed-thatched house. As the reeds not only cover the roof but also gables and side walls, the house has a monolithic character.

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 Siegfried holiday home is situated in the Baltic Sea resort of Dierhagen at the entrance to the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. From here it’s just a few steps to the water, with the Baltic Sea only 230 meters away and the Bodden on the opposite side visible from the house.

Swiss Architect Max Dudler designed the renovation and extension of the Gutshaus Cantzheim manor, situated between a side stream of the Saar River and a vineyard.

Overlooking the Schlei, the Fjordhaus is located between the towns of Kappeln and Arnis in the north-east of Schleswig Holstein. The wooden house is in shape and material inspired by the dock buildings and barns of the surrounding area.

The holiday home is situated in an idyllic location amidst the gently rolling hills of the Black Forest. Meadows, pastures and forests surround the property, which also features a small stream running through it.

Nestled in the fields of northern Western Pomerania, the Kranich Hotel owes its name to the fact that hundreds of cranes rest here in spring and autumn before moving on to their summer or winter quarters.

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.

The Schwarzwaldstrand house reflects the client's love of wood and water. The solid timber construction stands on an almost triangular plot, which is bordered on the long side by the Alb river.

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 Berta and Charly holiday houses are part of an ensemble of buildings on the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn. Two new timber buildings were added to a typical island farmhouse: a long house and a cube-shaped building.

In the hinterland of Lake Constance, an old farm has been transformed into a destination for lovers of simple yet beautiful design. Where fruit was once distilled, there is now a holiday home for up to six people.

A former miner’s pit-house in the village of Kottenheim in western Germany’s Vordereifel has been renovated and transformed into a holiday home. It now boasts a beautifully restored basalt facade and a brand new slate roof.

Built in 1956 on the outskirts of Braunschweig, this former water tower hasn’t been used as such for decades and, as an unusual holiday home, offers views as far as the Harz Mountains.

The Rock Cabin is located on a park-like property with a view of the nearby Elbe Sandstone Mountains. The nature, the quiet location and the beautiful, unpretentious interior of the studio create an inspiring atmosphere.

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.

Surrounded by old fruit trees on a large estate in the Uckermark countryside, it seems almost as if this house has been forgotten in time. The interior surprises with an airy spatial experience.

Nieblum on Föhr is known for its splendid captain’s houses and is considered to be the most beautiful village on the North Frisian island.

With its large mullioned windows, slate roof and oriel with its bell-shaped bonnet, the bridge villa in the Eifel Town Monschau looks like an enchanted little castle. Inside, however, modern furnishings await the guests.

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.

The Sylt Lofts are situated in a quiet street in the center of Westerland: the shopping street Friedrichstrasse is just around the corner and the beach is 400 meters away. The seven apartments are located in the historic house Boy and in a new building in the rear garden.

Just behind the dunes and the ocean within earshot! Strandhaus fünfzehn (beach house fifteen) in Wustrow on the Fischland peninsula is perfect for a beach vacation. The house replaces a burnt down house from the 70s.

The Hainichhöfe are located on a small hill in the immediate vicinity of the Hainich World Heritage Site - a forested range of hills in the north-west of Thuringia - near the small village of Mülverstedt.

The street number of the brick house on the edge of Eutin is also the apartment´s name. The renovated, bright rooms are located on the first floor of the house from 1905.

PLÖTZE.N˚17 in the picturesque Old Town of Limburg is a half-timbered house from the 14th century which has been restored with great attention to detail.

House WIECKin in the small fishing village of Wieck on the Peninsula Fischland-Darß-Zingst is located on a long, narrow lot. The typical local building form has been interpreted in a modern way.

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.

This farmhouse dating back to 1935 is located close to the French border at the edge of a small village between the Palatinate Forest and the Northern Vosges. Both the former homestead and barn have been converted into two apartments.

Surrounded by fields, this old farmhouse lies in the vast marshes of East Friesland. The listed farmhouse consists of a classicist residential wing and a barn section and invites you to enjoy a nice cup of tea.

Gut Schwansen is a thatched cottage in the hilly countryside of north Germany between the fjord Schlei and the Baltic Sea. The two apartments have rural charm with modern touches.

The reconstruction of this old barn in Fergitz on the west bank of the lake Oberuckersee was conceived by Thomas Kröger. The Berlin architect had already achieved acclaim for two earlier projects in the Uckermark region.

This holiday home in St. Peter-Ording situated by the dunes of the Wadden Sea on the Eiderstedt peninsula blends in perfectly with its surroundings.

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.

The Alte Schifferhaus (old sailor house) in the village of Wieck in the Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park combines the traditional ambience of a more than 250-year-old listed building with contemporary comfort and modern design.

The holiday homes “Alte Gärtnerei” and "Kleine Schäferei" are located just a few minutes walk away from Born, the picturesque resort and harbour on the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula.

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.

The Kultur Gut Hasselburg is a listed late-baroque country estate near at the Baltic Sea. The ensemble of manor house, barns and a gatehouse impresses with its size and architectural unity and offers a variety of holiday apartments.

The large letters on the facade reveal that the black box, set on a hillside on the northern shore of Lake Constance, is a holiday home. From the entrance side the house makes a rather closed impression, but on the lake side it opens with large windows towards the garden.

Rural idyll behind the Elbe dyke: The old vicarage from 1865 stood empty for more than 20 years and fell into disrepair, but now it shines a friendly yellow and invites you to enjoy a relaxing holiday. There are three holiday apartments in the lovingly renovated building.

Surrounded by meadows and forests Landhaus No. 8 is situated on a 6000 sqm property in the Nature Park Stechlin-Ruppin Country. Historical elements mix with contemporary comfort.

This little brick house located on a nature plot near a forest is surrounded by typical North Frisian countryside. The old village school dating to 1895 previously housed a classroom and a small teacher’s apartment.

Lakeside idyll: This mansion built in the late 19th century sits in a prominent position overlooking lake Röddelin and shows all the beauty of classical mansion architecture.

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.

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.

The Baltic Sea beach of the Island of Rügen is a short walk away and the magnificent William Street that leads directly to the famous pier of Sellin is not far from Ferienhaus Sonnensteg either. The newly built house features two maisonettes with separate entrances.

The listed ensemble in the historic core of Arnstadt consists of a half-timbered house in the Renaissance style and a factory building from the year 1903. Nowadays it houses a hotel.

Surrounded by fields and meadows on a 3.5 hectare plot in the northwest of the island of Rügen Haus Bubkevitz can only be reached via narrow roads and bumpy country lanes. The listed ensemble conveys the flair of bygone times, yet offers today's comfort.

The old cotton mill in Leipzig is a melting pot for creative professionals. Numerous studios, galleries, workshops, a cinema, several theatres and shops have taken over this large factory site, located four kilometers away from the city centre.

Instead of TV you can watch nature: Located at the Mecklenburg Lake District this house offers wonderful panoramic views of meadows, the forest and the lake. Sufficient privacy is provided by the 20,000 sqm plot.

This lovingly renovated half-timbered house is idyllically situated in the historic old town of Monschau. Old elements from the 17th century have been restored and form a successful liaison with the modern furnishings.

This heritage listed manor house in the village of Lexow differs from other manors surrounding Mecklenburg Lake: It is relatively small and unadorned, and instead of a grand staircase and ornate facade you will find a rather simple and austere appearance.

The last train passed many years ago, and today the former signalman´s house is secluded in the quiet, hilly landscape of the Saxon Vogtland.

In the neighbourhood the HeideLoft is known as “The Glass House”. And for a good reason: the exterior shell of the house is made entirely of glass. Even the few closed surfaces are covered with back painted glass.

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 HeideLodge (Heath Lodge) is situated on a spacious forest plot with views of the winding and gently flowing river Aller and the vast landscape of the southern Lüneburg Heath. Nature is omnipresent in this small wooden 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.

A piece of France in the Palatinate: This listed manor house Barthélemy has an eventful past. It was built as a private residence in 1619, burned down in 1689, and was rebuilt in the 18th Century.

Peace and nature at Lake Teupitz: The three apartments are located in a modern, linear building that opens up to the lake with large windows. Each unit offers access to the garden, the shore area and the (barrier-free) jetty.

The former fisherman’s house – a listed building from 1800 – is located in the historic part of Travemünde close to the harbour. The brick house, with its curved pediment, has been lovingly restored by the current owners.

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.

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.

Two white houses, similar but not identical, separate, yet connected, one gable fronted, the other eaves frinted, form a harmonious duet in the Baltic Sea resort of Warnemünde.

The Altendorfer Vorwerk“is located on a sunny plain above the Elbe valley in Saxon Switzerland. The impressive half-timbered building stands on historic ground: It was built on the walls of an ancient estate from the 12th century.

Enjoy a relaxing holiday with Kalle or Fiete: the two exclusive, semi-detached houses with typical North German names are situated in the holiday home Achternhus on the Darß peninsula.

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.

A holiday in Rapunzel’s Tower: The more than 100-year-old tower, located on a forested hill in Waren at the Müritz, used to secure the water supply of the city.

From the outside, the holiday holiday house Otteni looks rather traditional. But the lovingly restored semi-detached house, once an old farmers homestead, surprises with a loft-like interior.

An atmosphere like in Bullerby: You would expect to find the Onder Ons holiday house in Sweden, but it’s actually located on a 1500 sqm large natural property in the village of Zierow in Mecklenburg.

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.

Tambari is the name of an old fishing “cutter” in a children’s book from the GDR era. Like this fishing boat, the holiday house is located in a village near the Bodden on the Baltic Sea.

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.

Childhood dreams should be come true - but with an upgrade, please! With the forest all around and deer underneath the tree house.

Located in the hinterland of the Baltic Sea coast of North Western Pomerania, the manor house is part of a listed ensemble. Originally, the Gutshaus Landsdorf was the heart of a 600-acre farm.

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.

“Klare Kante” – Sharp Edge – an invitation and a warning all at once. An invitation to free yourself for a time from WiFi and Dolby surround sound systems, from networking and always being in touch.

Holiday in an old village school: The Kavaliershaus at Lake Fincken, one of more than a thousand lakes in the Mecklenburg Lake District, is a listed classicist manor house from the 18th century.

The Schloss Schmarsow was built in 1698 and is one of the oldest buildings in the region. It was carefully renovated and is now not only home to its owners but a place for holiday guest.

Open architecture, modern interior, cosy and yet unobtrusive – this is MEERHAUS (Seahouse), surrounded by trees on a plot of 800 sq m, just 40 steps away from the beach.

Just minutes from the beach on the Baltic Sea coast, Seehaus Ahrenshoop is situated in the middle of a spacious old garden in a quiet location within the Ahrenshoop artists’ colony.

The villa on the eastern edge of the Lusatian mountains rises like a ship into the English gardens. This spectacular example of modern architecture was designed by Hans Scharoun in the 1930s for the Schminke manufacturering family.

Between cornfields, paddocks and the bay, to the south east of the holiday island of Rügen, lies the village of Zicker, and the Kornspeicher Mauritz.

Right on the German Baltic coast, this timber house named Relaxx has two holiday apartments – with two Xs, because everything here really is superlative in style: Usedom is an island of imperial spas and natural beauty.

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.

Between the Usedom Alps and the natural conservation area of Thurbruch, 5 km from the Baltic coast and the famous “emperor’s resort” of Usedom, two red wooden houses rise amidst the venerable fruit trees of a small village.

The Seehotel is situated in the middle of a nature reserve on the shore of the Neuklostersee, 15 kilometres from the Baltic Sea coast and the Hanseatic city of Wismar.

At the Old Barn Loddin, you spend your holiday in a thatched building near the backwaters on the island of Usedom. The ecologically renovated former barn house features originality with contemporary comfort.

The Schwedenrot holiday complex is located between the sea and the Achterwasser in the former fishing village of Loddin on the island of Usedom. Pine trees, rowan trees and sea buckthorn surround the five wooden-clad houses.