Norway's Woodnest treehouse hotel has added two 'Mountaintop' cabins to its estate, featuring hand-crafted wooden bathtubs that take in dramatic fjord views. Olivia Palamountain reports

Woodnest, a wilderness escape in Odda, Norway, has added two additional cabins to its existing duo of unique treehouses.

The "Woodnest Mountaintops" were added to the estate in 2023, located on a steep mountain hillside and accessible via a 30-60 minute hike (fitness levels dependent) through surrounding forests.

The trail eventually reveals an elevated timber footbridge that leads guests to the treehouse entrance. The cabins accommodate up to two people and feature a clever space-saving bed that lowers down from the ceiling at the touch of a button.

What's extra special about the Woodnest Mountaintops is the addition of wooden bathtubs, which allow guests to soak while drinking in dramatic views of the fjord below.
Designed by Norwegian architecture studio Helen & Hard, the elevated cabins are made from untreated timber and cling to living pine trees, so as to blend in with their forest home.

Each cabin has a small kitchenette complete with two induction hot plates, a sink and a small fridge. Woodnest supplies saucepans and frying pans, utensils and basic cooking essentials such as oil, salt and pepper. The hosts can also suggest local dine-in and takeaway options.As reported by Design Boom, Woodnest started with a bucket list, the founders and owners, Kjartan & Sally, met with a surprisingly common wish; Sally wanted to sleep in a treehouse and Kjartan wanted to build one. "The dream had started and now it’s a reality," explain the team. "This family run business aims to bring you as close to nature but without forgoing the luxuries. Inspired by Scandic design, Woodnest boasts a collection of Norwegian designers and locally crafted products. With a small carbon footprint of just 14m2 these treehouses adapt perfectly into its natural surroundings."