Look up from the forest floor in Harads, Northern Sweden, and you might miss it entirely. The underside of The 7th Room Treehouse is printed with a vast black-and-white photograph of the canopy above — aluminium panels that mirror the pines so closely the structure seems to vanish into the trees. That disappearing act is the point. Ten metres above the ground, Treehotel's most ambitious room floats in quiet defiance of gravity, announced by nothing but shadow and intention.
The 7th Room Treehouse opened in 2017 as Treehotel's largest and most considered design. The interior spans 100 square metres, with roughly 75 dedicated to living space. Pale ash floors, soft wool textiles and the faint smell of resin give the cabin its character. The design is unmistakably Nordic — minimal without being cold, deliberate without feeling staged. Structural supports carry the weight so the surrounding pines remain alive and undisturbed. You feel that care in the quality of the silence.
The living room faces north, anchored by a floor-to-ceiling window that functions as a private observatory. Winter nights here run deep and clear. Dim the lights, wait, and the stars arrive first — sharp, uncountable, almost aggressive in their clarity. Then the Aurora Borealis begins its slow green ripple across the sky. December through March brings the most reliable conditions for aurora-spotting, with temperatures dropping as low as −20°C and the forest sealed under heavy snow. It is the season most guests come for, and it rarely disappoints.
Between the two bedrooms, a netted terrace suspends guests over the forest floor. Snow drifts past below; skylights open the view directly overhead. The effect sits somewhere between a playground and a dreamscape — disorienting in the best possible way. Many guests drag sleeping bags out onto the mesh and spend an hour watching the sky shift. The architecture actively encourages it.
Summer offers a completely different register. From June through August, the midnight sun keeps the canopy glowing well past midnight, and temperatures reach a mild +20°C. Birdsong replaces the winter silence, and the green forest seen from the terrace feels almost theatrical in its density. Autumn brings amber foliage and the return of dark skies, making September and October a quieter alternative to the peak winter rush.
Nightly rates run approximately 16,000–16,500 SEK, with rates varying by season and availability — positioning The 7th Room firmly in the ultra-luxury tier. Breakfast, served in the main lodge below, includes cloudberry jam, sourdough and strong coffee. Most mornings, guests linger upstairs longer than planned, watching light move slowly through the pines.
Getting to Harads is easiest by car, given how remote the village sits in Swedish Lapland. For those travelling by public transport, bus line 44 serves the Harads Tree Hotel stop approximately 50 metres from the property — a genuinely convenient option for a destination this far north. Bus lines 44 and 266 also stop at Harads Hälsocentral Väg 97, approximately 1.4 km away, and a public transport connection on line 972 is available at Harads village, roughly 1.9 km from the hotel. Services in the region are limited, so checking timetables in advance is sensible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does The 7th Room look like from the outside?
A: The underside of the cabin is clad in aluminium panels printed with a large black-and-white photograph of the canopy above, so the structure blends almost invisibly into the surrounding pines. It sits ten metres above the forest floor, with the two pines it is built around left alive and undisturbed by the design.
Q: What is the best time of year to visit?
A: Winter (December–March) is the most popular season for the aurora, deep snow and a dramatic frozen landscape, though temperatures can fall to around −20°C. Summer (June–August) offers the midnight sun, mild warmth and a dense green canopy, while September and October bring amber foliage and returning dark skies for aurora-spotting in a quieter atmosphere.
Q: What is the netted terrace, and can guests sleep on it?
A: A mesh terrace suspended between the two bedrooms places guests directly over the forest floor with skylights overhead. Many guests bring sleeping bags out onto the net to watch the sky — it is one of the more distinctive features of the stay and very much encouraged by the design.
Q: What is the general nightly price level?
A: Nightly rates run approximately 16,000–16,500 SEK, placing The 7th Room in the ultra-luxury tier. Rates vary by season and availability.
Q: How do guests get to Treehotel in Harads?
A: Harads is a small village in Northern Sweden, most conveniently reached by car. Public transport access is available via regional bus services with stops close to the property. Check current timetables before you travel, as rural services can be limited.
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