We’re in Seefeld in Tirol, a picturesque village at 1,200 metres above sea level that has twice been a venue for the Winter Olympic Games. That sporting spirit can still be felt today when you leave the lower station and the mountain railway behind you and take a stroll through the pedestrianised town centre …

Anyone that enjoys a cosy holiday with a touch of luxury will feel right at home at the NIDUM hotel in Tyrol thanks to its casual luxury concept. It’s clear as soon as you arrive that values are the top priority here, above all quality, so everyone will feel in safe hands – from the guests to the employees, and even the manager …

The newly built art depot of the Boijmans van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam can be considered a work of art in its own right. The architects at MVRDV have designed a massive, mirrored “bowl” with trees growing out of its “lid”. This new building can be admired already – even before the art objects have been installed …

In the picturesque village of Pürgg, high above the Ennstal valley and with a population of just 150, time seems to stand still. Austrian poet Peter Rosegger described the idyllic spot as the “cradle of Styria”, and it’s where we discover a restaurant and guesthouse with centuries-old character that is still evident today …

Whether you’re looking to enjoy the tranquillity of nature or for winter adventures on the slopes, Salzburg ski resort Wagrain is sure to grant the wishes of peace seekers and adrenaline junkies alike. You’ll find the perfect starting point at the Almmonte – and from December 2020 that will include the new Präclarum Suites …