Like a green thread, the beauty of nature weaves through the Tyrolean mountains and alpine meadows of the Zillertal, reaching all the way to the edge of town into Das Kaltenbach – Aparthotel. There, it quietly shines on in the design, more than ever since the gentle “glow up.”
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Maybe it’s the long-awaited holiday you’ve been dreaming about for weeks. Or that special moment when you slide into a brand-new car and suddenly the world feels wide open. It’s that tingling feeling when dreams start to become reality. At Nidum, you don’t have to choose — here, you can have both: the joy of arrival and the thrill of departure. As a proud member of Lifestylehotels™, Nidum now offers guests the chance to borrow a BYD for scenic drives through the stunning Tyrolean mountains: the understated luxury of the stay, seamlessly continued in mobility.
Dan Buettner on the secrets of the world’s healthiest communities
With the very first “Servus,” you can feel it: the genuine, down-to-earth, and warm-hearted Bavarian soul. But what happens when traditional dialect meets modern design? The answer lies in the Agrad Chalets on the edge of Aschau im Chiemgau region, where things are truly cozy and feel just right. And because the way people speak says a lot about their way of life, we want to introduce the chalet village using the very words you’re likely to hear around here.
Saluting the sun comes naturally at Puradies – the high plateau is one of the sunniest places in Leogang. Yoga is just one of the many heavenly activities you’ll find here. It not only stretches and strengthens the body, but also lifts the soul to new heights, which comes as no surprise, being this close to paradise.
Brixen – South Tyrol’s oldest town, a cultural gem nestled in the Alps, where history and the present coexist. With Badhaus and Lasserhaus, two extraordinary properties now join the Lifestylehotels® community. Both located in the heart of Brixen, both architecturally ambitious – yet each with a distinct identity and voice.
This summer Lifestylehotels®launches an exclusive partnership with global e-mobility leader BYD (Build Your Dreams). From June 11 to September 11, 2025, guests at two selected member hotels will have the opportunity to experience the all-new BYD Sealion 7 Excellence firsthand – with a complimentary test drive through Austria’s breathtaking alpine scenery.
Some places don’t need to be reinvented, just rethought a little. For example, what was once a simple campsite on the edge of Aschau in Chiemgau has been transformed into a stylish, modern chalet village – without losing even a hint of its intimate connection to nature. On the contrary. With the Agrad Chalets, a place of power has been created that blends quietly into its surroundings and is luxurious without saying it out loud.
A spoon gliding through soft egg yolk, a ray of light shining through a window or the tinkling of a glass in the evening: sometimes it’s not the loud sounds but the quiet moments that linger in the memory. The design hotel K5, designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, is located in a historic bank building in the heart of Tokyo’s financial district. In addition to rooms, an entrance area and a pop-up space, it also houses three culinary spots that are not just about eating waffles and drinking sake, but about discovering moments that sparkle without being loud.
Adam and Eve might have left the apple hanging on the tree had they known about the heavenly Puradies. Nestled on a sun-kissed plateau in Leogang, the resort—home to the Ess:enz restaurant—feels like a taste of paradise itself. Here, not only do countless plants thrive, but also the creative ideas that turn them into seductive, gourmet-level dishes. The real temptation? It’s not just in the apple, but in a cleverly crafted carrot or a perfectly plated portion of Nidei…
There are places where you can’t even see the stars at night because the streets and houses are so brightly lit. That’s not the case at Serra Nature. After all, the eco-resort is located in the middle of the Sierra Calderona Nature Park – surrounded by nature. What makes the magic of the night here complete? A dinner under the stars – where the sky shines, the silence speaks and every moment tastes of infinity.
Still waters run deep, so they say. But what about dark waters? Dark waters are profound, sometimes healing, but definitely fascinating. Just like the Schwarzsee in Kitzbühel. Under the watchful eye of the Wilder Kaiser, not only the gentle waves of the water unfold here, but also the gentle waves of relaxation at the Alpenhotel Kitzbühel.
Piece by piece, interior designer Pascale Lauber and co-owner Ulrike Bauschke have carefully renovated and modernized this historic palazzo. A particularly striking contrast to the ancient walls is found in the steel-framed windows and doors, reminiscent of diamonds. Unique antique pieces and custom-made furnishings from various countries and eras come together in a truly magical way. The sofas and bed headboards come from South Africa, a fire bowl from the South African bush has been transformed into a bathtub. An old olive press serves as a communal table, and an impressive chandelier, designed by Pascale Lauber herself, hangs from the bar’s ceiling.
The legendary artist David Hockney takes over the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris with a breathtaking exhibition spanning seven decades of his work.
Why watch TV when you can simply gaze into the distance instead? In the apartments of Culinaria Living, it makes sense to swap the view out of the window for a view of the screen. Because here, the Merano region with its Mediterranean Alpine beauty lies at your feet.
Berlin-Charlottenburg has undergone a fascinating transformation in recent years: once known as a bourgeois district, a creative and cosmopolitan scene has emerged around Kantstraße. Here, art, gastronomy, and urban lifestyle blend in a unique way – and right in the middle of it all is Hotel Wilmina, a hidden gem that serves as both a retreat and a source of inspiration.
If the father of medicine were to seek a wellness oasis today, his path might lead him to the Gundari Resort on Folegandros – a place where ancient Greek healing wisdom meets modern spa culture.
A stay in the private villas at the Serra Nature eco-resort near Valencia feels as if nature itself is opening its arms to us. How can you connect even more deeply with your surroundings and ultimately with yourself? With the unforgettable nature experiences that can be booked through the resort. And that doesn’t just mean hikes and yoga in the Sierra Calderona.