Spend the Night in a UFO in Sweden
In the dense forests of northern Sweden, just a stone’s throw from the Arctic Circle, you’ll find a series of distinctive, themed treehouses. These aren’t your average treehouses; they serve as upscale hotels for travelers seeking unique and sustainable accommodations. Options range from a mirrored cube reflecting its verdant surroundings to a birdhouse dotted with boxes that house a multitude of birds, and even a blue cone reminiscent of a friendly gnome’s abode.
However, the treehouse garnering the most attention is a metallic UFO, seemingly hovering amidst the tall trees. For travelers yearning for an extraterrestrial experience, this hotel promises just that—giving the impression that at any moment, it might ascend skywards and return to a distant galaxy.
Designed by architect Bertil Harstrom, the UFO is meant to be an eye-catcher. Harstrom’s ambition was to craft a structure so unique that it would compel passersby to take a second look. The interior continues the celestial theme with a starry ceiling, pillows and blankets adorned with stars, and small windows allowing guests glimpses of the encompassing forest.
A word to the wise: if you’re susceptible to motion sickness, the UFO may not be your ideal lodging. It’s anchored by wires, allowing for subtle movement. On a blustery night, you might just wake up, feeling as if you’re soaring through the cosmos.
Accommodating up to 5 guests, the UFO is a favorite for family trips and solo travelers alike, especially those with a penchant for space adventures. And if you’re fortunate enough to witness the northern lights through the UFO’s slender windows, it’s a guarantee that you’ll feel transported to a distant, mesmerizing galaxy light-years away from Earth.
The UFO Hotel is roughly an hour’s drive from Luleå (Kallax) airport in Sweden.
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Treehotel check-in/site reference, Edeforsvägen 2A, 961 78 Harads, Sweden; the UFO is a separate, ladder-accessed room within the hotel grounds
- Coordinates
- 66.07286, 20.98187
- Access
- The UFO is overnight accommodation that must be booked with Treehotel, not a public walk-up exhibit. Treehotel says this room is designed for up to five people and is entered by ladder; it has an incineration toilet and water dispenser, with shower access in a nearby building. The walk from check-in to the tree rooms is about 500 m; staff say they can provide transport along that path if needed, but the UFO still requires climbing its ladder. The grounds around the rooms are private: non-guests need a tour and must respect guests’ privacy.
- Admission
- The operator’s current UFO page lists a starting rate of SEK 6,100 including VAT for two people, with seasonal/date-dependent pricing; breakfast is included. It lists an extra adult at SEK 1,000, an extra child at SEK 750 and infants ages 0–2 free. The separately sold non-guest self-guided hotel-area visit is SEK 120 per person; a one-hour guided tour is SEK 2,500 for at least 10 people, plus SEK 250 per person above 10. Confirm the chosen room/date price and tour availability with Treehotel.
- Time needed
- The UFO is an overnight room rather than a timed attraction; select the stay length in the booking system, as the operator’s room page publishes no minimum stay. Allow for the 500 m forest path between check-in and the rooms. For non-guests, the operator lists a one-hour guided Treehotel tour; it does not publish a set duration for the self-guided weekday visit.
- Best season
- Treehotel’s room description says its tree rooms are intended for year-round use, but the operator does not name a best season for the UFO. The room rate changes by season/date; check availability and price for your chosen dates.
- Opening hours
- There are no walk-in hours for the booked UFO room. Treehotel says non-guests may take a self-guided visit of the hotel area on weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for SEK 120 per person; this is an outside viewing visit, not entry to guest rooms. A separate one-hour guided tour operates year-round for groups of at least 10, costs SEK 2,500 plus SEK 250 for each person above 10, and should be booked at least one week ahead for guaranteed participation. Confirm tour availability directly; the surrounding grounds are private and guests may not be photographed without permission.
- Location checked
- 2026-10-10
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-10
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