Treehotel

Hidden within the forests of Harads in Swedish Sápmi, Treehotel is a place of wonder. Here, every stay is a marvel of engineering and design. Located near the Lule River in Sweden, a collection of Treerooms invites you to experience the quiet of nature. 

Among them, the Biosphere rises between slender pines with a facade clad in hundreds of birdhouses. Designed to mimic the natural holes of tree boles, they provide a sanctuary for resident birdlife. Expansive windows frame the double-height living space, from which you can watch the flutter of birds just inches from the glass.

When staying in the 7th Room or Dragonfly, your view is the sweeping Lule River Valley. The 7th Room’s patio is a net stretched around the trunk of a tree – the perfect place to settle into stillness and nature’s melodies. Between November and February, when nights are at their darkest, it’s a prime vantage point for witnessing the northern lights. 

Other rooms include the Bird’s Nest wrapped in branches, the red-panelled Blue Cone, the Cabin suspended between sturdy trunks and the UFO which appears to hover within the landscape. There’s also the Mirrorcube, perched directly on a tall pine. Its mirrored exterior reflects the surrounding forest, creating a camouflaged retreat that blends with the trees.  

The Guesthouse offers a different kind of stay. Across six rooms, interiors pay homage to Swedish design from the 1930s through the 1950s. It’s here that you’ll also find the restaurant. Enjoy dishes that shift with the seasons, using ingredients sourced from local suppliers or foraged from the earth.

Learn more about wild mushrooms and berries on a guided forest walk. During winter, experiences also include snowmobile adventures and husky sled rides along hushed trails. With the arrival of summer in June, and warmer weather throughout July and August, longer days invite you to kayak beneath the midnight sun.