Following a soft local opening, the Wood Hotel has opened its doors for guests at the birthplace of cross-country skiing, Skellefteå, in Swedish Lapland. Made almost exclusively from wood, the new hotel is part of a four-night “Wood Hotel Experience” from Off the Map Travel.
Located in the forested area of northern Sweden, the hotel offers couples and families an enjoyable stay along with local adventure and gastronomy. Available from December to March, the “Wood Hotel Experience” begins with an overnight stay in Stockholm before a flight to Skellefteå where guests will be transferred by electric car to the Wood Hotel.
The 20-story Wood Hotel stands 246 feet tall, and is made almost entirely from spruce and pine, sourced from the neighboring forests. It has 205 rooms filled with the rich, warm smell of the trees they are built from. In addition to a rooftop spa, the hotel has three restaurants, including an Italian café, an Asian restaurant and one with locally sourced, Sami-inspired food.
“This is an opportunity for sustainability-minded visitors who search out ‘neo-luxury,’ looking for culture and escapism all wrapped into one comfortable, climate-sensitive package,” said Alex Minnis, COO, Off the Map Travel. “Being made out of wood contributes to the building’s being climate-positive as the structure absorbs more CO2 than it uses. It also contributes to comfort and personal well-being, reducing stress and improving sleep."
As part of the experience, guests will create their own gin at Skellefteå’s distillery using locally foraged ingredients. Guests can also go snowshoeing to take in the sights of this beautiful part of Swedish Lapland and relax in the hotel’s Vana Spa with its saunas and outdoor pool offering panoramic views over Skellefteå and its forests. In winter, guests can also experience the Northern Lights on a self-guided walk with well-marked trails leaving directly from the hotel.
For cross-country skiers, Skellefteå offers choices for all levels of enthusiasts, with optional excursions possible according to guests’ interests and levels.
The price includes all accommodations, daily breakfast, one lunch and gin making, snowshoeing and the rooftop spa. Flights and travel insurance are additional, and the package can be customized to include excursions such as cross-country skiing.
For more information, visit www.offthemap.travel.
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