HOTELS Woodnest - Magical Forest Nests In Norway

Woodnest - Magical Forest Nests In Norway

May 13, 2022 by UNIQ Hotels

Location:

Odda Norway West Europe
NatureTreehouse

The cabins overlooking the spectacular Sørfjord are hidden in an intimate environment of a deep green forest on the hillside of Odda. It takes about 30 minutes to walk up to this magical place. The cabins are the brainchild of Kjartan and his wife, Sal. When they started their journey of realizing their dream, they hired the architects at Helen & Hard. It was a challenging project to execute that involved transporting the large construction elements by a helicopter and smaller tools in backpacks by fit hikers.

Originally the designers planned to have a large glass face overlooking the fjord, but then they realized the potential of having a view of all surroundings. So on one side of the sleeping corner, your view is on evergreen pine trees, and on the other is the scenic Sørfjord.

In close vicinity, you can visit local attractions of the Hardanger region such as the Trolltunga, Dronningstien, Låtefoss, Buerbreen, Folgefonna and Bondhusvatnet.

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Woodnest Cabins In The Forest

Photo by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Woodnest Cabin In The Evening

Photo by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Woodnest Forest Cabin

The cozy wooden cabins are 15 m² in size and contain a toilet and four beds. They are hooked to trees about 6 meters above ground with windows in all directions offering views of the dense forest, the fjord, and the city of Odda. Allowing the glass to follow the construction around the entire cabin created a unique experience of living high in a tree crown.

Photo by Sindre Ellingsen

Woodnest Cabin Side View

Woodnest's goal is to wow visitors with its awe-inspiring design.

Photo by Alek Pérez

Woodnest Hotel Entrance

Photo by Gjermund Photography

Woodnest Cabin Entrance

Photo by Alek Pérez

Woodnest Lights On Side View

Following the incredible success of the Woodnest cabins, the owners decided to design and construct two more in the forest.

Photo by Alek Pérez

Woodnest And Starry Night

Photo by Tor Hveem

Woodnest Cabin Bedroom

The refined woodwork interior has an intimate corner for sleeping.

Photo by Gjermund Photography

Woodnest Cabin Bedroom At Night

Photo by Gjermund Photography

Woodnest Hotel Bed

Photo by Susanne Petterson

Woodnest Bed View On The Fjord

Photo by Tor Hveem

Woodnest Shower

Take a steamy shower in the cozy treehouse with a window to nature.

Photo by Susanne Petterson

Woodnest Living Room Overlooking The Sørfjord

The beautiful parquets have integrated floor heating to make winter days even cozier.

Photo by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Woodnest Champagne With A View

Photo by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Woodnest Morning Coffee

Photo by Ole Sebastian Ribe

Woodnest Panorama

Breathtaking views even from the comfy elevated bed while snuggling up in the blanket.

Photo by Susanne Petterson


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Kleivavegen 21, 5750 Odda, Norway


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