WOODNEST

NORWAY

THE PERSONALITIES

Design and architecture lovers. Photographers. Hikers.

MOMENTS

True wild. A grown-up treehouse experience. Whimsical yet functional architecture. Waking up to birdsong. The silence and the views.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Enjoy Norway’s four season weather.

COST

WHY STAY

Woodnest is a luxury treehouse hotel in Odda, a small town situated by Norway’s second longest fjord. The private family-owned retreat is nestled 10 metres above ground in a tall pine tree, offering an authentic Norwegian experience.

Woodnest has been engineered by Norwegian architects Helen & Hard, with the pine supporting the full weight of the structure, as well as being part of the interior design. Black alder wood is used on the exterior to create an illusion of a pine cone. The property includes two treehouses, each with a 4-person capacity, and complete with electricity, a small kitchenette, high speed wifi, a flushing toilet and shower, as well as floor heating. The chairs inside have been handcrafted in Norway by Eikund.

Enjoy being surrounded by dense woods and snow capped mountains.Take in the panoramic views of the magnificent Hardanger fjord.

WHY WANDER

Odda is nestled between two of Norway’s largest national parks, Hardangervidda and Folgefonna. Woodnest's ideal location gives you access to countless waterfalls, emerald fjords, ancient glaciers, and snow capped mountains with unlimited hiking trails to be explored. Have dinner in town amongst traditional colourful houses. Visit Trolltunga - one of Norway’s most beautiful and well known rock formations, located 700 metres above Ringedalsvatnet lake. Take a drive and see Bondhusvatnet Glacier. Go hiking through Tyssedal’s pipe trench for incredible views. Skiers will love Røldal ski centre, 45 minutes away, known to have the deepest snow in Norway.

INDULGE IN

Breakfast of locally-sourced seasonal ingredients, including sourdough from the town’s bakery, a selection of toppings, eggs, juice and coffee. Cooking utensils and basic essentials like oil, salt and pepper will be available for your use.

GETTING THERE

Woodnest is located 5.5 hours from Oslo or 2.5 hours from Bergen by car. The journey is definitely part of the adventure here, with the last leg involving a 15-30 minute hike. (Backpacks are available for personal belongings).

GREEN

The products we use and have available for our guests, have been chosen because they have been locally sourced, which also adhere to our care and concern for our environment and supporting local businesses. We care for the environment, and therefore try our best to choose non-toxic and environmental sustainable products as possible.

*Images property of Woodnest and Sindre Ellingsen

Images by Mark Burton

Images by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Images by Tor Hveem

JUVET LANDSCAPE HOTEL

norway

The Personalities

Design and architecture lovers. Photographers. Hikers.

Moments

Scandinavian design. Panoramic glass windows. The magic of fresh mountain water. Feeling alive.

Best Visiting Months

Anytime. Juvet's four-season approach is perfect, as it creates experiences for its guests throughout the year. 

Cost

Why stay

Juvet is one of the original landscape hotels, incorporating pure Scandinavian nature with modern, functional design, created by the Norwegian architects Jensen and Skodvin. Originally a 17th-century farm, the hotel is located in Valldal, Norway, surrounded by mountains and streams, with the name itself meaning ‘canyon’.

The seven landscape rooms are built individually into the landscape along the bank of the Valldøla river. No room is designed the same, with all the furniture being locally produced in the region of Sunnmøre. The architect's vision of achieving a sense of well-being with minimal design comes through with floor-to-ceiling windows, which let light and nature in. See the mountains from your bed as soon as you open your eyes. Alternatively, stay in one of two Bird Houses amongst the trees or the 2 bedroom Writer’s Lodge complete with a terrace and a workspace.

Relax in the Bath House, while watching the river. Get lost in the night sky while soaking in the hot tub. If Juvet looks familiar, it served as the remote modern location for Alex Garland’s film Ex Machina.

Why wander

Any time of year you visit Juvet, there is an array of activities to satisfy any nature lover. Experience the best skiing and winter adventures, and watch the snow light up the landscape in the winter. Spring is spectacular as you enjoy the lush green fields below and snow capped mountains up high - getting the best of both worlds. Raft through the salmon river or try canyoneering. In the summer, make sure to visit the famous Geiranger fjord, which is on UNESCO world heritage list. See the powerful waterfalls "The Seven Sisters", "Bridal Veil" and "The Friar". Visit Atlantic Ocean Park and get to know the rich life under the sea. Go fishing with Actin and Stein Magne, one of the most well-known fishing guides on the Norwegian coast. Bring your catch back to Juvet, and don't hesitate to ask to have it prepared. Enjoy the vibrant colours of the mountains in the fall and take unforgettable pictures. 

Indulge in

Communal dinners in the barn. Old fashioned smoked salmon. Bacalao from Ålesund. Fresh produce from Storstova farms. Apple juice from the valley. Famous strawberry cream cakes from Åse at the Jordbærstova.  

Getting There

Fly into Ålesund and drive 100 kilometers to the northwest coast of Norway. 

GREEN

During the built, only 3 trees were cut down and no rocks were removed, without leaving traces and scars in nature. All food is sourced from the region.

*Images property of JUVET LANDSCAPE HOTEL

The Arctic Hideaway

norway

PERSONALITIES

Creatives. Architecture lovers. Hunters and gatherers.

MOMENTS

A true hygge experience. (a Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and feeling of contentment.) Slow living. Stillness and peace. Being cut off from the rest of the world. Transforming and creating. Jumping in the arctic waters after the sauna. Leaving inspired.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Anytime! Northern Lights season begins as early as August. Late November to mid January is the lowest sunlight time perfect for stargazing. Enjoy “white nights” and “mignight sun” if visiting late May to early August.

COST

WHY STAY

Fordypningsrommet Fleinvær (The Arctic Hideaway) is a remote retreat created by musician Håvard Lund. Located on the island of Sørvær in the Fleinvær archipelago outside of Bodø, Norway, the getaway is especially catered towards creatives looking for inspiration.

Enjoy views of the Arctic Sea, mysterious islands and icy mountain peaks in the distance, all framed by large windows and cozy interiors. The Hideaway consists of a collection of 10 tiny houses, each created for sleeping, eating, and bathing.

Enjoy a complete and total escape from everyday life, raw nature, and surreal landscapes. Creatives can apply to be the artist in residence and receive a complimentary stay.

WHY WANDER

Enjoy tours to neighbouring islands, shell picking, or rock climbing Go fishing for your dinner or bird watching. Hike to the mountain top and take in the views.

INDULGE IN

Fresh caught fish. Food brought from home to be prepared in the kitchen provided. Private chefs focussing on modern northern Norwegian cuisine are available upon request.

GETTING THERE

Take a ferry or charter a boat to Fleinvær from the port in Bodø. The retreat’s caretakers will meet you at the dock upon your arrival.

 *Images property of the Arctic Hideaway + Martin Losvik, Pasi Aalto, Jesse Beaman, Kathrine Sørgård.

Manshausen

norway

PERSONALITIES

Northern Lights chasers. Hikers. Adventurous families. 

MOMENTS

Stunning architecture. Watching sea eagles soar above. Reading National Geographic by the fire after a day full of adventures. Fluorescent sky.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Anytime - whether your preference is for grass or snow.

COST

WHY STAY

Manshausen is a resort and activity centre on a tiny Norwegian island by the same name, created by polar explorer Børge Ousland – the first person to visit the North Pole in a solo expedition.

The unique retreat is made up of sustainable and modern seacabins, the main house, and the Expedition loft. The two bedroom seacabins are spread out along the stone jetty and the terrain, overlooking the place where the sea and the mountains meet through large floor-to-ceiling windows.

Relax in the hot tub and watch the starry sky. Visit the newly renovated main house for a large open dining area as well as a fully stocked National Geographic library.

Manshausen aims to soon be climate neutral and supports local food producers.

WHY WANDER

You are located in the Steigen archipelago of Northern Norway - one of the most remote places in Europe and 62 miles inside the Arctic Circle. Visit Loftoten islands to the north or kayak to hundreds of small islands in the area. Fish directly from your cabin. Discover another kind of white sand beach in the West Fjord, created from ancient coral reefs, washed up on land over the years. Go hiking in some of the most picturesque parts of the worls. Visit Resshola, a 140 metres deep cave. Go rock climbing at Nordskot red granite cliffs. 

INDULGE IN

Fresh caught mackerel, halibut and seatrout. Local produce such as reindeer, lamb or elk.The seasonal specialties are bacalao, “lutefisk”, fresh cod and wild sheep from Steigen. 

GETTING THERE

Fly into the Bodo Airport. Take the ferry from Bodø city centre to Nordskot and arrange to be picked up by Manshausen's boat for the final leg of the journey.

*Images property of Manshaussen + Steve King

Sorrisniva

norway

PERSONALITIES

Northern Lights chasers. Couples looking for winter wedding destinations. 

MOMENTS

A world made of ice. Sleeping on reindeer skins. Walking on a frozen river and watching the Northern Lights. Warming up in the sauna after a day full of adventure.

BEST VISITING MONTHS

Anytime - whether your preference is for grass or snow. For the Ice Chapel wedding visit January to March. 

COST

WHY STAY

Sorrisniva is an all year adventure retreat in Alta, Norway, whether you are coming in the winter to visit the famous Igloo Hotel or in the summer for salmon fishing or river tours. 

The Igloo Hotel consists of 30 rooms and suites (including the bridal suite), an ice gallery full of intricate sculptures, and the ice-chapel, perfect for a fairytale winter wedding. Everything is made of snow and ice and the hotel is rebuilt every year with a new theme. Next to the Igloo Hotel is the main Lodge, with all the necessary facilities; a living rooms with a fireplace, the restaurant and the sauna. 

WHY WANDER

Explore the Arctic surroundings. Do snowmobile safari along the Finnmark plateau or take the reindeer sleigh along Alta River. Discover ice fishing and spend a night in the wilderness in a traditional Sami tent.

INDULGE IN

Smoked salmon. Fresh seasonal food. Eat anywhere on the premises - in the Laksestua restaurant, by the fireplace, on the river bank or in a tepee on Finnmarksvidda.

GETTING THERE

Take a local flight to Alta from Oslo or Tromsø airport, following a short 20 minute transfer to the hotel.

*Images property of Sorrisniva