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Two things immediately catch your eye when you arrive at the Naturresidence Dahoam: the remarkable view into the Merano valley and the modern architecture of the low-energy construction.

Schmarsow Castle in Western Pomerania was built in 1698 and, following its renovation, now offers holidays in a historic setting – with a homely atmosphere and a large garden. It is also an ideal venue for conferences and workation trips.

The old stone farmhouse in a beautiful panoramic position in the middle of the Moscata region in rural Piedmont, which had almost turned into ruin, was rebuilt over more than two years and restored with great attention to detail.

Le Marche in central Italy is not as well known as nearby Tuscany, but is a hot tip for travelers in Italy. The Borgo looks traditional from the outside, but inside it has a modern loft style with individually designed apartments.

Between cornfields, paddocks, and the bay, to the south-east of the holiday island of Rügen, lies the Kornspeicher Mauritz. This old granary, which was formerly part of a three-sided farm, has been thoughtfully modernised.

Those who love the mountains accept their conditions. So clear, so good – and such is the maxim of the guesthouse berge. Celebrating the extraordinary, also in architecture.

Pure deceleration: In the midst of the Lower Bavarian picture postcard landscape, the Hofgut Hafnerleiten offers a retreat in harmony with nature that combines the elements in a down-to-earth and architecturally subtle way.

The Seehotel is 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. A true classic with its own jetty, cultural barn and excellent cuisine.