JUVET LANDSCAPE HOTEL

norway

The Personalities

Design enthusiasts. Nature seekers. Photographers. Solitude lovers. Fjord explorers.

Moments

Scandinavian design. Panoramic glass windows. The magic of fresh mountain water. Fog curling through birch trees. Walking on mossy forest floors. Sunlight piercing mountain peaks. Evenings by a fireplace listening to distant waterfalls. Feeling alive.

Best Visiting Months

May to September for lush greenery and mild temperatures; October to March for snow-covered landscapes and Northern light contrasts.

Cost

Why stay

Juvet is one of the original landscape hotels, blending pure Scandinavian nature with modern, functional design by Norwegian architects Jensen and Skodvin. Originally a 17th-century farm, the hotel is tucked into Valldal, Norway, surrounded by mountains, streams, and dense forests. The name Juvet itself means canyon, reflecting the dramatic landscape carved by the Valldøla river. The property’s seven landscape rooms are built individually into the terrain along the riverbank, with each room uniquely designed. Furniture is locally produced in Sunnmøre, and floor-to-ceiling windows invite light and nature inside, letting guests wake to panoramic mountain views.

Guests can also choose from two Bird Houses nestled in the trees or the two-bedroom Writer’s Lodge with terrace and workspace. The Bath House provides a quiet place to relax while watching the river, and soaking in the hot tub under the night sky allows for total immersion in the surrounding wilderness. The architecture emphasizes well-being through minimal, thoughtful design, blending seamlessly with the landscape. Juvet’s cinematic, remote aesthetic also served as the setting for Alex Garland’s film Ex Machina, highlighting its quiet, striking beauty.

The property sits within a dramatic Norwegian landscape where mountains, rivers, and forests converge. Each lodge and cabin is carefully positioned to preserve privacy, highlight natural vistas, and connect guests to the rhythms of the canyon. Light, materials, and spatial layout all reinforce a sense of calm and deep engagement with the surrounding environment.

Why wander

Any time of year, Juvet offers a variety of experiences for nature lovers. In winter, the landscape transforms with snow, creating opportunities for skiing and other snow-based adventures while the mountains glow under soft winter light. Spring brings lush green fields in the valley paired with snow-capped peaks above, offering a striking contrast. Guests can raft along the salmon river, try canyoneering, or explore hidden trails through the forested slopes.

Summer invites visits to the UNESCO-listed Geiranger Fjord, where waterfalls such as The Seven Sisters, Bridal Veil, and The Friar tumble dramatically into the fjord below. The nearby Atlantic Ocean Park offers insight into marine life, and guided fishing excursions with renowned local guides like Actin and Stein Magne allow guests to bring their catch back to Juvet for preparation. Autumn paints the mountains in vibrant reds, oranges, and golds, perfect for hiking, photography, and quiet reflection.

Every season at Juvet encourages connection—to the landscape, the river, and the sky above. Guests move at the pace of the canyon, discovering waterfalls, salmon rivers, fjord vistas, and forest trails. Each adventure offers a way to experience Norway’s wild beauty intimately, creating memories that are as immersive as the design of the hotel itself.

Indulge in

Dining at Juvet celebrates the flavors of the region and the rhythms of Scandinavian life. Communal dinners in the restored barn bring guests together over old-fashioned smoked salmon, bacalao from Ålesund, fresh produce from Storstova farms, and apple juice from the valley. Don’t miss the famous strawberry cream cakes from Åse at the Jordbærstova. Each meal is a celebration of local ingredients, prepared with care and shared in spaces that invite connection, from the barn to terraces overlooking the river and mountains.

Getting There

Juvet Landscape Hotel is approximately 2.5 hours by car from Ålesund Airport and 5 hours from Bergen. The journey passes fjords, waterfalls, and forested valleys, providing a preview of the immersive wilderness experience that awaits.

WILD INITIATIVES

The hotel was designed with low environmental impact in mind. Cabins are elevated to protect soil and vegetation, and construction relied on local timber and natural materials wherever possible. Energy efficiency, water stewardship, and sustainable operations are central to the estate’s philosophy. Guests staying at Juvet contribute to the preservation of this pristine canyon and its surrounding ecosystems while experiencing luxury that respects and honors the land.