Forest Stays Worth Packing a Flannel For: The Best Treehouse Hotels in Europe
If your dream trip involves unplugging, slow mornings, and waking up in the middle of the forest with a hot cup of coffee in hand—this one's for you. Treehouse hotels in Europe aren’t just a quirky trend. Done right, they offer a beautiful way to reconnect with nature, rest, and reset. And the best part? Many of them are built with sustainability and intention in mind—just the way we like it.
We’ve rounded up our favorite treehouse stays across Europe for travelers who want something a little more memorable than a standard hotel room. These are the kinds of places where you feel held by the forest, not hovered over by tourists. Whether you're traveling solo, with someone special, or just need a creative space to write, breathe, and be—these spots are for you.
Tree hotel (mirror cube) in Harads, Sweden
Granö Beckasin – Swedish Lapland
This is not your average treehouse—it’s a winter-wonderland cabin on stilts overlooking the Ume River. Located in northern Sweden (just outside Umeå), Granö Beckasin offers minimalist pods with floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you the feeling of sleeping above the forest floor without losing comfort.
The vibe? Quiet. Introspective. You’ll wake up to snow-dusted pines in winter or golden light through birch leaves in summer. You might hear nothing but your own breath and the occasional raven overhead. For solo travelers looking to disconnect or writers seeking that spark of stillness, this is the kind of place where thoughts have space to land.
Locally sourced meals are served at the main lodge, and if you're visiting in winter, don’t miss the chance to snowshoe across the frozen river. In summer, it’s all about wild swimming, barefoot forest walks, and slow breakfasts that stretch into lunch.
Les Cabanes de Salagnac – Corrèze, France
These are not your childhood treehouses. Tucked into the woodlands of central France, Les Cabanes de Salagnac offer six architect-designed cabins that float among the branches like forest sculptures. They’re made almost entirely of sustainable wood and glass, blending into the trees while offering huge windows for you to daydream through.
This place is peaceful without being remote. After a day of wandering local markets or nearby hilltop villages, you’ll come back to your treehouse to find birdsong, filtered sunlight, and a bottle of organic wine waiting. The cabins are unplugged by design—no TVs, no digital distractions—just you, a well-stocked kitchenette, and the sound of rustling leaves.
It’s a place that encourages long dinners, handwritten postcards, and early mornings with warm croissants on the terrace.
My Arbor – South Tyrol, Italy
Perched high on the hillside in northern Italy’s Dolomite region, My Arbor is a grown-up version of a treehouse—elevated (literally and figuratively). It’s adults-only, modern, and completely wrapped in mountain pines. Each room features a private balcony overlooking the valley below, and the whole place is infused with the scents of wood and fresh alpine air.
There’s an infinity pool that melts into the trees, saunas that smell like pine and herbs, and a forest spa menu that makes you want to book every treatment. Whether you’re hiking in the summer or skiing in the winter, you’ll return to a space that feels calm, considered, and deeply rooted in its natural setting.
This one is ideal if you want full comfort without compromising your connection to nature.
Nolla Cabins – Helsinki Archipelago, Finland
Just a 15-minute boat ride from Helsinki, Nolla Cabins sit quietly on Vallisaari Island—once a military site, now a peaceful nature destination. These triangle-shaped cabins are built entirely of renewable materials and designed with zero waste in mind. The name "Nolla" means zero in Finnish—fitting for their mission.
What’s special here is the simplicity. You cook on a camp stove, read by lantern light, and fall asleep listening to the wind. But even in that simplicity, there’s beauty: morning dips in the sea, rocky shoreline strolls, and the kind of silence that settles deep into your bones.
It’s a lovely pick for a weekend reset or for solo travelers needing a quiet space close to the city.
Løvtag – Aalborg, Denmark
Set in a small forest near the Limfjord, Løvtag offers modern treehouses wrapped around living trees—literally. Each unit is built with Danish simplicity in mind: clean lines, warm materials, and big windows that let nature do the decorating.
You’ll wake up eye-level with birds, sip coffee with squirrels darting past, and fall asleep under a skylight that reveals stars you didn’t know were there. The experience is intimate and grounded, but never lacking in comfort. There’s even a rooftop terrace—perfect for slow breakfasts or late-night glasses of wine.
From here, it’s a short cycle to the coast, where you can walk empty beaches and take in that calm, windswept feeling Denmark does so well.
Forest Escapes that are one with Nature
Treehouse hotels are more than just a fun photo op—they’re invitations to slow down, to listen, and to connect. Whether it’s the hush of snowfall in Swedish Lapland or the golden stillness of a French forest, these stays offer something different: space to breathe.
If you’ve ever needed a reason to finally book that solo trip, start that journal, or just get away from the noise—this is it.
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