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The 9 Most Stunning Eco-Hotels in Scandinavia
Working with nature, not against it.
In Scandinavia, sustainability is part of daily life. Nature is something to respect, protect, and live in balance with. This is especially clear in the region’s hotels, where sustainability shapes the design, energy use, and operations.
Take, for example, the striking luxury hotel Arctic Bath in Swedish Lapland. The hotel used local materials during construction, and relies on regional solar, wind, and hydro power to minimize its footprint. When I reached out to the team behind the property, they explained via email that their sustainability ethos is built around what they call “the act of caring”: a simple, clear articulation of Sweden’s broader approach to responsible living.
Many of Scandinavia’s eco-hotels — from treetop cabins in Norway to a jungle-like hotel in Copenhagen — share the view that sustainability is essential. These hotels are located in forests, hillsides, and river regions across Scandinavia and are built with the local environment in mind.
If you’re planning a visit to the region, these are some of the most thoughtful and visually striking eco-hotels worth knowing about.
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Denmark | Norway | Sweden
Manon Les Suites Guldsmeden in Copenhagen
Manon Les Suites, located near Copenhagen’s lakes, runs entirely on renewable energy and emphasizes sustainable design. sets the bar high for the eco-hotel scene in Denmark with its leafy, resort-style interiors and commitment to operating entirely on 100 percent renewable energy. The adults-only hotel appeals to guests who want a comfortable, design-forward, eco-conscious stay in the city.
Manon Les Suites is part of the Guldsmeden Hotels group, which has prioritized sustainability since its founding in 1999. The property centers around a striking indoor pool atrium in the inner courtyard of the square-shaped hotel. This plant-filled space sets the tone for the rest of the property, where Balinese-inspired furniture, soft lighting, and natural materials create a serene, earthy ambiance. Chapung, the rooftop restaurant, serves Asian-fusion dishes made with organic, ethically sourced ingredients.
Storfjord Hotel in Skodje
Storfjord Hotel sits on a secluded, pine-covered hillside in Norway’s Sunnmøre region. This Relais & Châteaux property, part of the 62ºNORD collection, is located at the gateway to some of western Norway’s most dramatic landscapes.
Hand-built in the traditional laftehytte style — a Norwegian method where hand-hewn logs are stacked and interlocked at the corners without nails or screws — this 30-room retreat overlooks Storfjorden fjord, with sweeping views of the Sunnmøre Alps. The interiors embrace Scandi cabincore, pairing bold Nordic patterns with crackling fireplaces and cozy sheepskin throws.
Storfjord is a certified green hotel that supports local partnerships. The hotel sources ingredients from nearby farms, sends leftover bread to feed livestock, and donates used candle wax to local schools that repurpose it into biomass fuel. The hotel grows herbs in an on-site greenhouse and procures honey from its own beehives, which is then used by the hotel’s kitchen in soups, sauces, and pastries and you’ll find it on the breakfast buffet or in jars in the lobby shop. Even the in-house ale, Storfjordbrygg, is brewed on-site with ingredients foraged or grown in the surrounding region.
Woodnest in Odda
Woodnest is a set of minimalist treehouse cabins overlooking Hardanger Fjord in western Norway. Designed by local architects and built in partnership with a nearby couple, each cabin is anchored to a single living tree, with curved timber walls and panoramic windows that open up to the glacial landscape.
Each of the four cabins — two Originals and two Mountaintops — sleeps two and has underfloor heating, a compact kitchenette, a private bathroom, and fjord-facing armchairs. At 15 square meters, the cabins are compact but feel open due to the glass walls and wood interiors. The climb to reach them is steep, and crampons are provided in the winter.
Sustainability guides both the construction and guest experience. The cabins use local materials, strong insulation, and are designed to minimize environmental impact. There’s no front desk or excess frills. Guests bring their own food, move at a slower pace, and are encouraged to leave no trace.
Six Senses Svart in Svartisen National Park
Six Senses Svart’s original 2024 open date has been pushed, but when it finally opens for bookings, it promises to be worth the wait. The hotel is set to be the world’s first energy-positive property, located near the Svartisen glacier in Norway’s Arctic Circle. The 94-room hotel is designed to generate more energy than it uses, including for construction and daily operations, through solar power. An energy-neutral boat shuttle will provide transport to and from the hotel.
The circular building is elevated above Holandsfjorden to reduce the environmental impact on the land while providing full views of the landscape. Planned amenities include a zero-waste restaurant, a sustainability-focused Earth Lab, and wellness spaces using Nordic regenerative treatments.
Hobo in Stockholm
Hobo Hotel is located on Brunkebergstorg Square, part of Stockholm’s Urban Escape project. It’s close to Kulturhuset, bars, and galleries. The 201-room hotel includes regular DJ sets, design events, and a restaurant that sources herbs from its in-house aquaponic system.
Sustainability is built into the hotel’s design. Furniture is durable and reusable, leftover soap is repurposed with the charity Ren Strek, and the kitchen reduces food waste through storage systems and composting. Rooms include peg walls with items like umbrellas and backpacks for guests to borrow, reducing the need to buy new items. Artwork throughout the hotel is by local emerging artists, supporting Stockholm’s creative community. Add to that eco-certified cleaning products, energy-efficient operations, and interiors crafted from reclaimed materials, and you have one of Sweden’s most playful sustainable hotels.
Yggdrasil Igloo Skåne in Höör
Yggdrasil Igloo is a set of off-grid water cabins located on a lake in Skåne, Sweden, about an hour from Malmö. It feels both earthy and futuristic.
The small number of cabins are spaced out for privacy and built in a minimalist Scandinavian style, sitting just above the lake. Guests reach the cabins by paddleboard or rowboat in summer and by walking across the ice in winter. Each hut features floor-to-ceiling windows, a private wood-fired sauna, and a skylight above the bed for stargazing.
The retreat operates off-grid with minimal environmental impact. Solar power provides energy, dry toilets replace traditional plumbing, and fresh drinking water is filtered directly from the lake. All cleaning products are biodegradable, and guests are encouraged to tread lightly. Meals come in picnic baskets with organic, local ingredients, and drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles.
Arctic Bath in Harads
Arctic Bath is part design icon, part five-star wilderness retreat in Sweden’s far north. The circular, timber-clad spa is built directly on the Lule River, and floats in summer while being frozen into the ice in winter. The spa structure is topped with a dramatic cluster of stacked pine trunks. Inside, the interiors use wood, reindeer hides, and stone floors for a warmer contrast.
The 12 cabins are divided between land and water. Floating river suites feature sloped skylights angled toward the aurora and private decks for summer swims. The larger land cabins offer split levels, spiral staircases, deep soaking tubs, and green rooftops that bloom with wildflowers in spring.
The hotel was built using low-impact methods. Its restaurant offers Sámi-influenced five-course meals made with local ingredients, served in a glass-walled dining room. The entire hotel runs on renewable energy. It supports its home village of 500 through local hiring and partnerships.
Treehotel in Harads
Within the boreal forests of Swedish Lapland, the Treehotel in Harads opened its elevated rooms in 2010 to offer guests the chance to sleep among the pines in structures that resemble art installations more than hotel suites.
Each room was designed by a Scandinavian architect. Options include the Mirrorcube, a glass-walled cabin; the Bird’s Nest, covered in branches; and the UFO, a suspended pod. The 7th Room — designed by the Norwegian firm Snøhetta, known for the Oslo Opera House and the 9/11 Memorial Pavilion in New York — floats 30 feet above the ground and features panoramic windows and a netted terrace for stargazing or spotting the northern lights. Biosphere, by Bjarke Ingels Group, is wrapped in 350 birdhouses to support local bird populations and immerse guests in the sounds of the forest.
Check-in takes place at Britta’s Pensionat, a 1930s-style guesthouse that serves home-cooked meals. Guests then walk through the forest to reach their treeroom. Rooms are built on stilts with eco-friendly materials and include incinerating toilets and low-flow sinks. Power comes from local hydroelectric sources, and activities focus on low-impact options like hiking and snowshoeing.
Salt & Sill in Klädesholmen
Salt & Sill is Sweden’s first floating hotel, located off Klädesholmen Island on the west coast. It was built on water when the island quite literally ran out of space. The hotel has 23 rooms with large windows overlooking the Bohuslän archipelago. Some rooms have ladders from private swim docks for direct sea access, and one suite includes a rooftop hot tub. A floating sauna catamaran with a wood-fired hot tub offers views of the nearby islands.
Salt & Sill uses a marine energy system that heats and cools the building using seawater, reducing energy use. Rainwater is filtered on the roof, and food waste is composted or turned into biogas. The structure supports marine life, with repurposed construction materials forming an artificial reef beneath the pontoons.
The restaurant focuses on local seafood — especially herring, which has been a staple on Klädesholmen for centuries. The sillplankan (a board with six types of pickled herring) is a must-try, as are the daily seafood specials made from locally caught fish and produce sourced from nearby farms. 
