Suspended canopy hideaway
A steep mountain trail leads up to pinecone-shaped treehouses suspended high in the forest canopy above the quiet fjord.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Timber-shingled cabins suspended from living pine trunks feature glue-laminated ribs and expansive glass overlooking the fjord.
Notable
Perched high above Sørfjorden, the cabins immerse guests in Hardanger nature after a twenty-minute mountain ascent from town.
Listed
A deep wooden soaking tub sits directly beneath floor-to-ceiling windows framing panoramic fjord and forest views.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Perched along the steep slopes above Odda, the surrounding pine forests and hiking trails descend directly toward the waters of Sørfjorden.
The rooms
Curved timber interiors feature radiant heated floors, panoramic glass, and, in Mountaintops cabins, deep wooden soaking tubs framing fjord views.
How it began
Founders Sally and Kjartan Aano worked with architects Helen & Hard to attach timber cabins to living pines using steel collars.
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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.