Woodnest

Woodnest sits in the forest above Odda, on the Hardangerfjord side of Norway's Vestland region. Two versions exist: the Originals, tucked into the trees close to where the project began, and the Mountaintops, set higher up with wider views over the fjord. Both are treehouses built for couples, with full kitchens and spots made for stargazing on clear nights.

There is no road to the door. Guests park and climb a trail of stone steps cut into the mountainside, a hike that runs anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes depending on fitness and weather. The path is steep and can turn slippery when wet, so hiking shoes and proper layers are worth packing. The climb through tall pines is part of the experience, a deliberate separation from the drive-up version of a getaway.

Check-in starts at 3 pm, check-out is 11 am, and stays run a minimum of two nights. The nearest airport is Bergen, about a three-hour drive away; renting a car is recommended, and the suggested route runs via Jondal or Tørvikbygd, which includes a drive-on ferry that doesn't need pre-booking.

Booking happens through the Woodnest website or by phone. If dates are full, the team invites emails with preferred dates to flag openings. Cancellations get a full refund four weeks out, half back at two weeks, and nothing closer than that. Given the hike in and the remote setting, this is a stay for travelers comfortable with some physical effort in exchange for quiet and a long way from the road.