Forsand, Norway
Opened
2020
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
The BolderElevated fjord cabins
Timber cabins stand on concrete pillars high above Lysefjorden, connected only by raised steel walkways over the granite bedrock.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Cedar cabins by Snøhetta balance on concrete pillars overlooking the Lysefjorden cliffs.
Listed
Custom Vipp kitchens and pre-stocked regional breakfast hampers arrive in each secluded cabin.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Wilderness trails lead from the granite cliffs toward Preikestolen, while Lysefjorden opens out far below.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks straight out across the fjord, and overhead skylights let you watch the stars from bed.
At the table
Three-course wilderness meals of local fish soup and campfire coffee are cooked over an open fire.
How it began
Owner Tom Bjarte Norland bought the cliffside plot in 2010 to build hermit huts, before choosing something far bolder.
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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.