Luxury Hotel · Norway
Woodnest
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At a glance
Woodnest sits above the Hardangerfjord near Odda, a collection of just a handful of treehouses built into the forest with sweeping views over the water below.
The setting does most of the talking here.
Run as a family business, the property favours intimacy over scale, with each treehouse designed around floor to ceiling glass, natural timber, and a private outdoor hot tub. There is no restaurant, no front desk, and no crowd, just a stocked pantry and the fjord stretching out below. It is built for guests who want distance from daily life rather than a full slate of amenities.
Few stays in Norway offer this level of seclusion without sacrificing comfort, and Woodnest strikes that balance with ease.
Highlights
- Family-run treehouses built into the forest above the Hardangerfjord near Odda
- Floor to ceiling glass walls framing uninterrupted fjord and forest views
- Private outdoor hot tub attached to each individual treehouse
Accommodation
The Treehouse
A structure that can facilitate a living tree as well as two guests per treehouse, Woodnest treehouses are the brainchild of Norweigan architects Helen and Hard.
Further information
Dining
Woodnest keeps things simple by design, with no on-site restaurant. Instead, each treehouse comes stocked with local produce for guests to prepare their own meals, keeping the focus on the surroundings rather than a dining room.
Wellness
Each treehouse includes a private outdoor hot tub set against the forest and fjord, with the wider setting doing most of the work. The lack of noise, screens, or shared spaces makes rest feel almost automatic here.
Location
Woodnest is tucked into the hillside above the Hardangerfjord near Odda, a few hours from Bergen by car. The remote setting is the point, though the fjord’s hiking trails and viewpoints are easily reached on foot.
Norway
Norway is one of the best places to visit on earth for those wanting to see the Northern Lights. This fascinating and breathtaking country is blessed with some of the world’s most beautiful green landscapes, sweeping snow-capped mountain ranges, and vast lakes. All of this world-class scenery makes Norway a fantastic choice for thrill-seekers and luxury relaxers alike.
Our Experts
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I had a truly unforgettable time in Norway and Sweden. My husband and I are still talking about our adventures and it's been almost a year!
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ holidays?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalised itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travellers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
We plant trees for every booking
For every booking made with Out Of Office we commit to planting trees in your name to help reduce the impact of travel on future generations. You'll even get a link to see where your trees are planted in the world via our partner Ecologi.
We donate to Rainbow Railroad with every booking
Rainbow Railroad helps LGBTQ+ people escape state-sponsored violence and persecution. A donation goes with every trip we sell, funded by us and never added to your price.
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Tell us where you would love to go, when you are thinking of travelling and what kind of trip you have in mind. One of our LGBTQ+ travel specialists will create a tailor-made itinerary designed around your destination, style and preferences.
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