Imagine slipping into a forest canopy and waking to the sound of wolves howling in the distance. That’s exactly the feeling at Tree Inn – The Tree House Hotel, tucked into the Wolfcenter in Dörverden, Lower Saxony, Germany. Since it opened in April 2012, this hotel has turned treehouses into front-row seats on wilderness.
There are three of them: Crownview, Highfield, and Pineside — each raised about five meters off the ground, connected by rope‑bridges and walking paths. They’re modest in number (so it stays intimate), but big on atmosphere. Stand at the floor‑to‑ceiling glass façade and look out: European grey wolves, Hudson Bay wolves, Canadian wolves — depending on the cabin — roam below. You’re not just near nature. You’re hovering over it.
Inside, don’t expect to rough it. These treehouses are fully outfitted: underfloor heating, air conditioning (yes, it’s there for warmer months), alpaca bedding for extra softness, smart TVs, Wi-Fi, and a kitchenette for light cooking. There’s a hot tub on the terrace, comfy lounge furniture, and rooftop views that invite you to linger with your morning coffee (or evening glass of something).
One night in your treetop perch becomes a kind of suspended stillness. The rustle of leaves, the subtle movements below in wolf enclosures, the wind shifting through branches — it’s a living lullaby.
During your stay, Tree Inn lets you lean into wildlife and forest life. You can sign up for wolf encounters (yes, walk among wolves under supervised conditions), join alpaca hikes, or take a quiet picnic beneath the trees. Want to stretch your legs? Trails wind through the surrounding forest. Want to stay cozy? The onsite restaurant delivers homemade meals, continental or vegetarian, or you can dine in your treehouse under the stars.
Sustainability is baked in. The treehouses use eco‑minded design, allergy‑friendly options, and a layout that keeps the forest unharmed. Even accessibility is considered, so guests with mobility needs can find options too.
You should know it’s not perfect: on windier nights you’ll hear the wood creak. The glass walls show every dew drop. Sometimes the separation between you and the forest feels thin — in good ways and in weird ones. But that’s part of the charm.
Tree Inn isn’t for those wanting anonymity and pure solitude (there’s a living park right below). It is for people willing to lean into contrast: comfort plunged into wild, species traced in glass. You’ll stay in a treehouse yet feel part of the forest’s heartbeat.
This is a place to pause, to watch wolves, to hear yourself breathe slower. If you want to live a few nights in a different height — literally — Tree Inn might just flip your idea of escape.
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