There are some moments in the mountains that are particularly beautiful because you can’t predict or evoke them. They just happen. This includes the appearance of animals in nature. Encounters with capricorns or golden eagles and the wild, unadulterated behaviour of the animals make up the magic of the moment. A good starting point for the search for the so-called Big Five is the Gradonna****s Mountain Resort at Kals am Großglockner.
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Seegut Zeppelin is a special place: one with history, one with unspoilt nature, one of the few with access to Lake Constance, one that elegantly combines the past and the modern, one that is treated with respect. The Seegut Zeppelin is a place whose charm reveals itself without loud words, it simply rests within itself. The Fennel family has captured the genius loci of Seegut Zeppelin and, with the help of Plösser Architekten and interior design studio Linie Zweii, has created a breathtaking retreat.
It feels like a warm embrace when autumn lovingly welcomes us. As the leaves glide off the trees, it is also easier to let go. The Eco-Aparthotel Olm in South Tyrol’s Ahrntal Valley is a great place to unwind. The wellness offer is harmonious and characterised by freedom, individuality and naturalness.
The Amalfi Coast, one of Italy’s most picturesque regions, has always attracted artists, writers and bon vivants from all over the world. The breathtaking landscape, where steep cliffs alternate with crystal-clear waters, lush lemon groves and charming villages clinging to the mountainsides, provide a backdrop that has inspired for centuries. As early as the 19th century, the Romantics found a source of inexhaustible inspiration here, and since then the Amalfi Coast has been a magnet for people seeking beauty in life.
Apulia, or Puglia in Italian, is an enchanting region in south-east Italy, known for its picturesque coastlines, historic towns and culinary delights. The region stretches along the Adriatic and Ionian Seas and offers a rich variety of landscapes and cultural treasures. One of the most fascinating cities in Puglia is Ostuni, often referred to as “the white city”.
The Ionian coast of Calabria is a true paradise for travellers looking for unspoilt nature, crystal clear waters and authentic Italian experiences off the beaten tourist track. This lesser-known coastal region in southern Italy stretches along the Ionian Sea and offers breathtaking scenery characterised by picturesque beaches, charming villages and historic sites.
The great popular science book about dreams – with cutting-edge findings from neuroscience
Lapland, which stretches across the northern regions of Sweden, is a land of unspoilt nature, snow-covered expanses and magical northern lights. This region, which covers a large part of the Arctic Circle, offers visitors unique experiences in one of the most remote and beautiful landscapes in Europe. An outstanding example of innovative tourism in this region is the Treehotel, which impresses with its unusual tree houses and sustainable philosophy.
It’s not quite a hotel, but neither is it a simple house with holiday flats. So how should we describe the Hofergut with its suites and flats in Reischach in South Tyrol? How about a holiday home.
Riccardo’s Locanda al Colle in Tuscany is a Wunderkammer. The host has lovingly placed numerous furnishing treasures in his guest house, a historic farmhouse, and brought them together to create a harmonious whole. The chairs, tables and lamps come from antique markets and earlier times, from contemporary artists and old design icons, from Italy or London. Breathing new life into old objects and placing them in a new context is one of Riccardo Barsottelli’s passions. It’s worth asking where the pieces in Locanda al Colle come from and what stories they tell…
Nihi Sumba, often referred to as one of the best resorts in the world, is a luxurious hideaway on the Indonesian island of Sumba. Away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, this resort offers a unique blend of nature, culture and exclusivity that makes it an unrivalled destination.
Even as a child, she was welcomed by the guests at her parents’ establishment with a glass of schnapps in their hands. As a born and bred “Puschterin” [someone from Pustertal] and with experience in hospitality, Gudrun Huber now runs the Hofergut in her South Tyrolean homeland. With a great deal of passion and enthusiasm, she looks after both her guests and the almost 1,000-year-old property. She’s like the Fairy Godmother of the building. We asked her about where the walls express their historic charm, which collector’s items are hidden here and what she takes out of the smokehouse at night, plus much more.
Natural materials, an earthy colour palette, handmade light fittings and baskets, bespoke designer furniture from their own shop, antiques and a special fragrance – the interior of The Wild is a love letter to modern design and ancient Greece: paradise with a delightfully wild side.
The walk into the forest is taken literally here. Thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the Hotel des Horlogers not only offers numerous panoramic views of the surrounding sea of spruce trees, you will also come across sculptures made of branches and oversized truffles. The Horloger’s culinary table takes you a little deeper into the forest. Guests are even invited to take off their shoes to feel the moss and wood shavings on the ground with their bare feet.
All good things come in threes, so the saying goes. Among these good things is the trio of hosts at the Pfösl nature hotel. Brigitte, Eva and Daniel have created an oasis of well-being with a holistic concept in South Tyrol, near Bolzano.
We’re on a cliff on the east coast of Mallorca, where the pristine landscape is characterised by turquoise sea, red rocks and moss green trees. This is where the island shows its wild side. The bays are picturesque and the sunsets are perhaps a little more vibrant than in other places.
The Küglerhof in South Tyrol is surrounded by vineyards, meadows, forests and panoramic views. Owner Karoline Dilitz affectionately calls the surrounding 3.5 hectares of her hotel the Green Island. What is there to experience in the garden oasis? Lots of greenery, plus this and that, but above all peace and dolce vita.
It flickers, radiates heat, draws you closer, calms and connects – fire has a magical effect. It takes
centre stage in the Food Circle at the Sublime Comporta hotel, where the gastronomic experience
allows the chef’s table and Ofyr cooking unit to merge into one.