Honeymoons TreeHotel, Sweden
The Plan
4-6 meters high in the branches, each tree house is a unique design by Sweden’s premier architects – whether futuristic like The UFO, or camouflaged by nature, like The Bird’s Nest. Another, The Mirrorcube, reflects and blends in with the landscape. The décor at Treehotel has a minimalist but cozy Scandinavian sensibility, with eco-friendly features like under-floor heating, combustion toilets, and energy efficient water systems.
Good to Know
Prices start around 4,400 Swedish Kronor (about $679) per night for double occupancy and include a buffet breakfast. You can also arrange to have food delivered to your treehouse. Wifi is available at Britta’s Pensionat. In an effort to minimize environmental impacts, wastewater is collected and emptied,
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and showers are located outside the tree houses in a separate building. Want to know more about the Sami peoples in the area? Accompany a guide to the home of Lars Eriksson where you’ll visit reindeer pastures, explore Gorgim Lake, and join him for lunch in a kata dwelling. For more information or to book your stay, visit www.treehotel.se or email info@treehotel.se.
When to Go
Treehotel is open year-round, but check out www.treehotel.se to learn more about what activities are available seasonally (divided into summer/fall and winter/spring).
How to Get There
Located in the small town of Harads, Treehotel is about an hour from Luleå (Kallax) airport. From there, you can drive, snowmobile, or hire a helicopter or jet!
Photos: Peter Lundstrom, WDO – www.treehotel.se
Tucked away in the Lule River Valley of Sweden’s Lapland, Treehotel combines contemporary design with breathtaking natural surroundings. Enjoy four season outdoor activities: traverse the frozen river by dog sled, horse trek beneath the northern lights, snowshoe through a pine forest, or relax in the Tree Sauna. If you’re feeling especially adventurous, why not try skijoring: horse-pulled skiing! Looking for something unique to eat? Sit in front of the fireplace at host Britta’s Pensionat (with restaurant and bar) and dine on wild game like bear, arctic char, and reindeer – a staple of the Sami peoples’ food culture. For an unforgettable honeymoon experience, arrange a private three-course dinner in a candlelit tipi in the wilderness!