Gothenburg, SwedenOijared
Öijared Resort
Timber golf lodge
Timber golf lodge
The timber lodge sits on low stilts above the moss, placing golfers directly into the quiet forest between rounds.
What it’s good at
Notable
Spruce timber strips and a double-height lounge with a concrete heat-storing fireplace.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Öijared peninsula lies between Lake Mjörn and Lake Sävelången, surrounded by walking trails and sixty-three golf holes.
The rooms
Wood doors are fitted with leather pulls, and sliding partitions allow selected rooms to divide into two bedrooms.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Mosaic tiles line the indoor pool, where floor-to-ceiling glass looks straight out into the surrounding woods.
The baths
A heated outdoor spring steams beside the fairways, and bath rituals use organic skincare products by Maria Åkerberg.
At the table
Öijared Restaurang serves seasonal Nordic dishes and daily buffets beside large windows facing the surrounding trees.
How it began
The hotel opened in 2014 beside Gert Wingårdh's turf-roofed clubhouse, an underground landmark that won Sweden's top architecture prize in 1988.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.