15 unique stays close to nature in Sweden

The Vinka family welcomes a few guests each year to Geunja The Sami Eco Lodge at the edge of Vindelfjällen Nature Reserve – a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – in the small Sámi village of Ammarnäs. If you're lucky to be invited, you'll stay in one of two traditional log cabins and participate in everyday life focused on nature and cultural conservation. With no electricity, mobile signal or running water, this is a place to truly disconnect – or as the Vinka family says: “where the road ends, the adventure begins.”

Tucked away by the Råne River – Sweden’s largest forest river – Arctic Retreat is a peaceful hideaway with three luxury log cabins, each with a private outdoor jacuzzi. The lodge offers a range of seasonal experiences, from hiking and canoeing in summer to skiing, husky sledding and moose safaris in winter. After a day in nature, unwind in the hot tub and gaze at the stars.

Once a rustic home for loggers in the 1800s, this secluded forest cabin has been transformed into a luxurious retreat. The old fireplace now glows behind glass in a stylish interior with Scandinavian design. Alongside the main cabin is a private spa with a wood-fired sauna and outdoor hot tub. A private chef prepares your meals using organic, local ingredients. Experiences at Loggers Lodge range from horseback riding to Northern Lights safari. A nature escape doesn’t get more exclusive than this.

Live like a bird in Granö Beckasin’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ treetop cabins, built high among the pines using recycled materials and fitted with hotel-standard comforts. Overlooking the Ume River, each cabin offers a peaceful perch to enjoy the surrounding nature. Try husky hikes, snowmobile safaris or midnight paddles – or slow things down with a yoga retreat. Fall asleep to the gentle sway of treetops and the sound of river water below.

Imagine staying in a treehouse on your private island, surrounded by forest and water. The Haven Islands offers two isolated cabins – The Bear House and The Wolf House – each nestled high among the trees. Off-grid and solar-powered, these retreats feature wood and glass construction, outdoor showers, and panoramic views. Activities include kayaking, hiking, and stargazing. A secluded escape for those drawn to undisturbed tranquillity.

Digital detox is part of the concept at No Connection – a series of stylish, off-grid cabins where guests are asked to lock away their phones on arrival. With no electricity or running water, you light a fire for warmth and collect water from a nearby stream. Surrounded by forest and wildlife, this back-to-basics lifestyle is balanced with comfort and warmth. From cosy cabins to a luxurious floating lodge, each stay invites you to slow down and reconnect.

A stay at Wålstedts Gård is an immersion in traditional ‘fäbodkultur’ – a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage. After a hearty farmer’s breakfast, you hike four kilometres to a secluded forest glade with no neighbours in sight. The rustic cabin has no shower, kitchen or electricity – just a root cellar filled with homemade treats and an open fire to cook on. Sleep under warm down duvets and wake to birdsong.

At Happie Camp, you stay in a fully equipped glamping tent in a secret location surrounded by untouched nature. A week before your arrival, you'll receive GPS coordinates for your private tent. There are no trails – you hike through the forest to find your camp. Each site has an outdoor toilet, fireplace and a view facing the sunset. A plant-based food bag can be added, and you’re unlikely to meet anyone else during your stay.

Often dubbed Sweden's most primitive hotel, Kolarbyn offers twelve grass-covered charcoal huts that resemble real-life hobbit holes. There’s no electricity, showers, or frills – just simplicity and nature. You chop wood to stay warm, swim in the lake to freshen up, and share a floating sauna. All guests join a guided intro to learn the essentials. For the adventurous, a three-day bushcraft and survival course is available.

Want to live in harmony with the elements? Naturbyn is a handcrafted off-grid village by Lake Eldan where you can stay in a treehouse, floating cabin, or forest cottage. Each log cabin has a private terrace and lake views. Meals are made over an open fire, water comes from a natural spring, and a wood-fired sauna offers evening relaxation. Swim, fish, kayak, or simply enjoy the silence.

A haven for the design lover wanting to be close to nature without compromising style. Landet Stay features eight modern cabins designed by Swedish architect Andreas Martin-Löf with interiors by Tobias Vernon of 8 Holland Street. Each cabin includes a kitchen, living area, bathroom and two private terraces with open forest and sea views. With nature and culture experiences nearby, it's a stylish escape for city dwellers.

Try the life of a modern-day hermit in one of Swedish Country Living’s three cosy hermitage cabins. With no electricity or running water, the experience is off-grid yet comfortable, thanks to wood-burning stoves, large windows and carefully curated Scandinavian interiors. Nestled in lush surroundings close to water, this is a slow-living escape where simplicity meets quiet luxury.

Live in harmony with the forest as your only neighbour. Inforest’s four stylish tiny houses are placed for maximum privacy and powered by solar energy, with water tanks for added comfort. Large windows create a feeling of being fully immersed in nature, even from the inside. It’s an ideal off-grid escape for quiet seekers – and perfect for a spot of forest bathing.

Disconnect from everyday life and reconnect with nature – and each other. At Naturologi, accommodation ranges from cosy wind shelters to luxurious forest suites with private hot tubs. All have their own fireplace for outdoor cooking, and no electricity. Slow down, be present, and deepen your connection to the forest with a guided Forest Therapy session or listen to the quiet.

This one is for the spa enthusiast. Nestled among spruce trees, Hyssna Forest Resort offers three distinct cabins: the treetop, the cliffhanging, and the creek cabin. All come with Scandinavian design, an outdoor spa bath, bathrobes, and slippers. Grill your dinner outdoors or simply soak in the views – from your bed, the dining table, or private hot tub.

Sometimes, all it takes is a cabin and a view to remember what matters.