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Treehotel
Harads, Swedish Lapland, Sweden
Overview
Introduction
The small village of Harads, situated in the municipality of Boden, is renowned for its impressive surroundings and the Lule river valley, creating a fusion of forest and river. From the village of Harads, a footpath leads you into the tranquillity and wilderness of the forest and to the seclusion of the Treehotel.
Built from inspiration taken from the film ‘The Tree Lover’ by Jonas Selberg Augustsen, the Treehotel consists of eight cabins each suspended 4-10 metres above the forest floor. This is a unique and exclusive haven surrounded by a backdrop of virgin nature. Whether it is for the experience, the adventure, a special occasion or simply to fulfil a childhood dream, a stay at the Treehotel will offer you an insight into nature at its best.
Accommodation:
Gaze out at Sweden’s spectacular nature from the separate, unique, and comfortable rooms within the trees. In total there are 8 different cabins – the latest being the Biosphere, which has a façade containing 340 birds’ nests, amplifying the Treehotel’s focus on sustainability and nature tourism. The other cabins include the Mirrorcube, Bird’s Nest, The Cabin, 7th Room, UFO, Dragonfly and Blue Cone. We recommend trying out more than one room type during your stay. By doing so you will get to experience different concepts and feelings.
Furnishing and design are contemporary. Underfloor heating, combined with good insulation, ensures a warm cosy stay. Please note that most of the cabins do not have running water - a water canister is provided above the sink in the bathroom (adequate for washing hands, face and brushing teeth). The Dragonfly and 7th room have a shower and the Biosphere has a sauna and shower. Showers are located in the guest house and there are also showers in the Forest Sauna.
The Forest Sauna
Located within walking distance of the cabins, the Forest Sauna has two saunas, a hot tub, relaxation area and showers. Use of the sauna and hot tub is payable locally.
Notes:
Check-in for the Treehotel is completed at the original guest house which retains a charm of yesteryear. The Treehotel cabins are c.5-10 minute walk from Britta’s Pensionat via a forest path – please note that during the winter, when the snow is on the ground, the path may be slippery in places. Guests at the Treehotel can leave non-essential items and luggage at the guest house. Please note that there is no wardrobe space in the cabins.
Amenities / Leisure:
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and evening meals served in the guest house. Lunch and evening meals can be delivered to your room on request. The menus served focus on local and seasonal produce.
- Forest sauna
- Showers (unisex) available in the guest house
- Lounge with woodturning fireplace adjacent to the guest house
- Guided tours of the Treehotel available and payable locally
- Storklinten ski resort c. 20 minutes' drive
- The village of Harads has a population of 600 people, a restaurant, coffee shop and a fascinating mini-market - an experience in itself (c. 20 minutes' walk)
- A host of activities are available year-round both on site at the Treehotel and in the surrounding area
Open: All year
Board Basis: Bed & BreakfastMap
Mirror Cube (sleeps 2)
Covered in reflective glass, The Mirror Cube is almost invisible to the naked eye, camouflaged amongst the trees. The tell-tale sign that you have stumbled across every child’s dream is the 12 metre long wooden rope bridge climbing up to the entrance. The Mirror Cube has a double bed, designated seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection, bathroom (incineration WC and washbasin) and 360 degree panoramic views of the forest. Balcony with forest views.
The Cabin (sleeps 2)
Suspended in mid air and accessed via a long horizontal bridge though the trees. The Cabin has a double bed, designated seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection, bathroom (incineration WC and washbasin) and spectacular views of the forest. Rooftop terrace with views of the forest towards the Lule River Valley. Please note that there are steep stairs down into the cabin from the entrance door.
Bird's Nest (sleeps 2 + 2)
Accessed via a retractable metal staircase and hatch, The Bird’s Nest cabin is a wooden hideaway positioned high in the trees. Styled as a nest the cabin is a cocoon for any guest wishing to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy a bird’s eye view of the world. Circular in shape the Bird’s Nest has a double bed, a bunk bed (suitable for children only), tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection and bathroom (incineration WC and washbasin). This cabin is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties.
UFO (sleeps 2 + 3)
Suspended above ground and accessed via a retractable metal staircase and hatch, the UFO is a must for any sci-fi fan. Within the spaceship is a double bed, three single sofa beds (or which two are suitable for children only), designated seating area, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection and bathroom (incineration WC and washbasin). Porthole windows and a round skylight for viewing the night time sky above add to this extra terrestrial experience. This cabin is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties.
Blue Cone (sleeps 2 + 2)
Low to the forest floor, the Blue Cone cabin is accessed via a wooden bridge. Albeit red in colour, the Blue Cone has a double bed, designated seating area, tea and coffee making facilities and bathroom (incineration WC and washbasin). On a mezzanine level (sloped ceiling), accessed by a ladder, are a further two single beds (children only). Complimentary WIFI internet connection.
Dragonfly (sleeps 4)
The Dragonfly has one double bed and one twin bed (located in the two ‘wing’ alcoves), a lounge with table, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection, bathroom (shower, incineration WC and washbasin), TV and panoramic windows.
7th Room (sleeps 5)
This large suite is positioned high in the treetops, accessed by a metal staircase. There is an elevator for luggage. This spacious cabin (75sqm) has a open-plan living room with fireplace and kitchenette (coffee maker, kettle, wine chiller and fridge), bathroom (shower, incineration WC and washbasin), two twin bedrooms and panoramic views over the Lule river. The room can accommodate five people by using a futon-style bed in the lounge.
Biosphere (sleeps 2)
The Biosphere amplifies Treehotel's focus on sustainability and natural tourism, helping facilitate the conservation of the local bird population. With a façade containing 340 bird nests. It is accessed via a suspended bridge that slopes from the ground to the top of the trees. The interior of the 34m2 hotel room incorporates rich dark interiors and organic materials inspired by the surrounding landscape, which further serve to reinforce the visitors' view outwards, and to focus on the natural beauty of the surroundings. The room has a double bed, tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary WIFI internet connection, bathroom (incineration WC, washbasin, sauna and shower), panoramic views of the forest and a roof terrace.
Winter Activities
Winter Activities 2023/2024
Bear Dinner with Sami Story
Associated with rites and traditions, the bear has always been a sacred animal for Swedish natives. During this excursion you will experience the Sami bear ceremony, learning about the rituals, the hunting and the celebration associated with the Legend of the Bear. After the ceremony you will sample the meat around the glow of a campfire, whilst your guide tells you stories of the Sami culture and way of life.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Daily (all year) at 17:00 or 9:00
- Price: £249.00 per person (based on min. 4 people and max. 6 people)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- 3-course á la carte dinner and soft drinks included. Wine and beer can be purchased separately. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing is not provided.
- Minimum 4 participants and maximum 15.
Dog Sled Tours
Husky dog sleds and their mushers are synonymous with the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of the world, and there is, in our opinion, no better way to travel across the snow-covered landscape. These excursions will travel through the pristine forest and along the frozen river valley which surrounds Harads. Take your seat and watch the beautiful wilderness pass before your eyes as your sled is steered by an experienced guide. It is also possible to try your hand at driving your own sled.
- Available: Daily at 09:30 or 13:30 (Dec-Mar)
- Price: £689.00 per person – Self-drive Husky Tour (5 hours): 1 person mushing their own sled, no passengers. Includes wilderness lunch.
- Price: £385.00 per person – Sitting on sled (3 hours): Up to 4 people per sled as passengers with a professional musher. Includes a hot drink.
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfers included to/from the excursion takes approximately 30 minutes each way.
- Self-drive Husky Tour (5 hours): 1 person mushing their own sled, no passengers. Includes wilderness lunch. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Sitting on sled (3 hours): Up to 4 people per sled as passengers with a professional musher. Includes a hot drink.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age to mush a sled is 14 years.
- Minimum age to sit on a sled is 7 years.
- Minimum 2 participants.
Everyday Life of a Sami Family
The Sami are the indigenous people of Lapland with their own language and culture. On this authentic personal tour you will meet the Nutti family in Svartla. They will introduce you to their reindeer and tell you all about the history, culture and everyday life of the Sami people.
- Duration: 3 hours
- Available: Daily at 10:00 between Jan-Mar
- Price: £187.00 per adult / £141.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfer to Svartla takes 15 minutes.
- A snack (Sami flatbread and cured reindeer meat) and hot beverages are included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing is provided.
- Minimum age is 3 years.
- Minimum 2 participants and maximum 4.
Foraging Tasty Tour
Local food connoisseur Eva Gunnare is fascinating to talk to and her passion for the local produce is infectious. The tour includes a guided walk through the forest and meadows where you will discover the flavours of the surrounding nature. Eva will then serve you Fika including treats she has made from her foraged herbs and berries.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Available: Daily at 10:00 (all year) - Afternoon also possible on request
- Price: £259.00 per adult / £130.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- Minimum 2 participants.
Ice Dining
Take a 10 minute snowmobile ride out to the frozen lake near the Treehotel. A 3-course dinner will be served in a heated tent, on the frozen lake, the route to which is lit by torches and candles. Enjoy a peaceful meal in the moonlight, in a location where, on a clear evening, it may be possible to see the Northern Lights dancing above you.
- Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours
- Availability: Daily at 17:00 or 20:30 (Dec-Mar)
- Price: £288.00 per adult / £216.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- 3-course dinner with wine or beer included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- The transfer to/from the lake, by snowmobile, takes approximately 10 minutes each way.
- Minimum age is 3 years.
- Minimum 2 participants and maximum 5.
Ice Fishing on Snowshoes
The frozen River Lule is a popular location for ice fishing. On this three hour excursion you will be transferred from the Treehotel to the frozen River Lule and, equipped with a drill, bait and a hot drink, you will learn how to fish for perch and pike in the waters below the ice. The catch is served for lunch around a warming fire.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Available: Daily at 10:00 or 11:00 (Nov-Mar)
- Price: £326.00 per adult / £245.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfer to the lake takes approximately 15 minutes each way.
- Fishing equipment and lunch (fish and locally produced snacks and pastries) is included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Minimum 2 participants.
Photography in the Taiga
Under the supervision of a professional adventure photographer you will learn how to take pictures of the nature and landscape in the Taiga. Your tour will take you to some of the best locations, giving you the opportunity to capture fantastic photographs of wildlife including birds, reindeer and moose.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Daily at 11:00 (May-Sep)
- Price: £249.00 per person
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The tour includes the support of a professional photographer, use of a DSLR camera with tele zoom lens, wide angle lens and tripod. An 8GB memory card is included
- A hot drink is included during the tour.
- Minimum age is 18 years.
- Minimum 2 participants. Maximum 4 participants.
Pamper Packages at the Treehotel
Forest Spa including Jacuzzi
Package includes the use of the sauna, Jacuzzi bath, towel, bathrobe, soap, shampoo, cold drinks (beer and cider) and local snacks.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Daily (all year)
- Price: £63.00 per adult / £47.00 per child (3-12 years)
Sauna Relax Package
Guests have private use of the small Tree sauna or the large Forest sauna, including a towel, bathrobe, soap and shampoo.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Available: Daily (all year)
- Price (Small Tree Sauna): £20.00 per adult / £15.00 per child (3-12 years)
Sami Culture including a visit to the Arctic Circle
A 70 minute drive north of Harads, in the Ranea River valley, is the small community of Flakaberg. It is here that you will meet Lars Eriksson, a native Sámi, who will show you his reindeer pastures and explain about his life in the sub-Arctic and the history of reindeer herding. Lunch, made by Lars’ wife Anette, is served in a wooden cabin. This is an authentic and culturally enriching experience.
- Duration: 6 hours
- Available: Daily at 10:00 (Nov-Aug)
- Price: £412.00 per adult and £309 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfer to/from the excursion, by minibus, takes c.70 minutes each way.
- Home-made lunch and hot beverages included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Winter clothing is not provided. Minimum 2 participants.
Snowmobile Safari
Cross the frozen wilderness surrounding the Treehotel on the back of a snowmobile. It is an exhilarating experience and one that will be remembered for a lifetime.
This is a small group tour with each participant being given the opportunity to drive. For a supplement you can drive your own snowmobile (with no accompanying passenger).
- Duration: 2.5 hours or 4 hours with lunch
- Available: Daily at 09:00, 12:00 or 15:00 (Dec-Mar)
- Price (2.5 hours): £211.00 per adult (shared) / £158.00 per child 3-12yrs (shared) / £283.00 per person (single)
- Price (4 hours): £403.00 per adult (shared) / £302.00 per child 3-12yrs (shared) / £474.00 per person (single)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- Winter clothing and a helmet are included.
- There are two passengers per snowmobile unless the surcharge is paid to drive your own snowmobile. When two passengers share the snowmobile each passenger is given the opportunity to drive the vehicle.
- A hot drink and snack are included (2.5 hour option) and lunch (4 hour option).
- Minimum 2 participants.
- An excess of 10,000 SEK is payable in the event of an accident/damage to the snowmobile.
Snowshoe Walk
Get up close to the unspoiled wilderness on this snowshoe tour. Snowshoes are a wonderful way to explore the snow-covered forests and river valleys of the subArctic, often providing access to otherwise inaccessible areas and sightings of animals which call this winter landscape their home.
- Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours with lunch
- Available: Daily at 10:00 (Dec-Mar)
- Price (2 hours): £192.00 per adult / £144.00 per child (7-12 years)
- Price (4 hours): £264.00 per adult / £198.00 per child (7-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. The transfer to the start of the excursion is by minibus. Pick up time is advised locally.
- Fika (hot drink and pastry) is included (2 hour option) and lunch (4 hour option).
- Winter boots, snowshoes and ski poles included. Winter clothing is not provided.
- Minimum age is 7 years. Minimum 2 participants and maximum 8.
- Participants should be relatively fit to fully appreciate this experience.
Snug Sleigh Ride
Sit back, relax and enjoy the view as you take a ride in a horse drawn sleigh across the snow-covered landscape.
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Availability: Daily at 09:50 (Dec-Apr)
- Price: £210.00 per person
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfer to/from the stables takes 35 minutes.
- Minimum age is 10 years. Minimum 2 participants. Maximum 5 participants.
- A hot drink is included.
The Stately Storforsen
Northern Europe’s largest rapid can be found at Storsforsen, and even in the extreme cold the water does not freeze here. On this small group tour, you will be transferred to Storsforsen Nature Reserve. On arrival, it is an easy 2km stroll through to the rapids which you walk on your own, at your own pace. At the rapids, along with your local guide, you will enjoy lunch around an open fire and there will be plenty of time to relax, explore the area further and simply soak up the atmosphere.
- Duration: 5 hours
- Available: Daily at 10:00 (all year)
- Price: £355.00 per adult / £266.00 per child (3-12 years)
Notes:
- Departure from the Treehotel. Pick up time is advised locally.
- The transfer to Storsforsen Nature Reserve is 1 hour.
- Lunch and hot beverages are included. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.
- Skis, ski poles and snowshoes included.
- Winter clothing is not provided.
- Minimum age is 3 years.
- Minimum 2 participants and maximum 8.
- Level: Easy.
Useful information
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Time Difference
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Currency
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Language
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Average flight times
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The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Cabin, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Mirror Cube, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Dragonfly, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Bird's Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Bird's Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Bird's Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Bird's Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Bird's Nest, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Blue Cone, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The UFO, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The 7th room, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The 7th room, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The 7th room, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The 7th room, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The 7th room, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Biosphere, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Forest Sauna, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
The Forest Sauna, Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
Treehotel, Harads, Northern Sweden
