If you’ve ever imagined disappearing into the woods — not for a few hours, but for nights filled with stars and silence — Treetop Fiddan might be the kind of lodging that convinces you it’s real. Situated on the leafy shores of Lake Svartevann in Norway, this little resort gives you not just a place to sleep, but a reason to slow down.
There are two main treehouses: Wilderness Tower and Island Cabin. Each one feels like it was born, not built. The Wilderness Tower is multi‑level, rising through the branches so that as you climb, vista after vista reveals itself: lake glints, forest ridges, treetops that seem to drift below you. Inside, everything is wood — local, handcrafted. The feel is rustic, intimate. No TVs. No neon lights. You light candles; there’s a log fire that crackles and warms. Roof rainwater is collected for water use. You feel, in a very real way, part of the ecosystem.
Then there’s the Island Cabin, which sits in the middle of the lake, reachable by a wooden boardwalk stretched over water. It tucks itself among three pine trees like a secret. It does have a minimal 12‑volt electricity supply, thanks to solar panels, which is nice — enough light to not bump your shin at night. But the luxuries are pared back: an outhouse is your bathroom, though cleverly designed so you get forest views while … well, doing your thing. It’s eco‑intentional and kind of charming in that “oh yes, I’m in nature for real” way.
One of the quiet joys of staying here is the wildlife. Because the cabins are whisper‑soft among trees, animals wander in. Beavers drift at dawn on the lake. Moose or deer might rustle by. If you’re really still, maybe a curious fox or squirrel. It’s not a zoo — it’s life continuing around you.
Sure, it’s not for everyone. If you like power sockets on every wall, or streaming TV in your PJ’s, you might find it frustrating. But if you’re okay with being a little messy, a little disconnected, a little vulnerable to weather and forest whims — it’s exactly the kind of place that leaves you quiet, changed.
Rates start around €250 per night, and there are sometimes deals for longer stays. It’s not cheap, but it’s rare. You’re not just renting four walls. You’re borrowing a piece of forest, suspended above water, close to sky, and miles from the everyday.
If you go — climb up, light a candle, open a window, lean into that wooden silence — you might just remember something you forgot: how loud peace can feel.
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