JUVET LANDSCAPE HOTEL
norway
The Personalities
Design and architecture lovers. Photographers. Hikers.
Moments
Scandinavian design. Panoramic glass windows. The magic of fresh mountain water. Feeling alive.
Best Visiting Months
Anytime. Juvet's four-season approach is perfect, as it creates experiences for its guests throughout the year.
Cost
Why stay
Juvet is one of the original landscape hotels, incorporating pure Scandinavian nature with modern, functional design, created by the Norwegian architects Jensen and Skodvin. Originally a 17th-century farm, the hotel is located in Valldal, Norway, surrounded by mountains and streams, with the name itself meaning ‘canyon’.
The seven landscape rooms are built individually into the landscape along the bank of the Valldøla river. No room is designed the same, with all the furniture being locally produced in the region of Sunnmøre. The architect's vision of achieving a sense of well-being with minimal design comes through with floor-to-ceiling windows, which let light and nature in. See the mountains from your bed as soon as you open your eyes. Alternatively, stay in one of two Bird Houses amongst the trees or the 2 bedroom Writer’s Lodge complete with a terrace and a workspace.
Relax in the Bath House, while watching the river. Get lost in the night sky while soaking in the hot tub. If Juvet looks familiar, it served as the remote modern location for Alex Garland’s film Ex Machina.
Why wander
Any time of year you visit Juvet, there is an array of activities to satisfy any nature lover. Experience the best skiing and winter adventures, and watch the snow light up the landscape in the winter. Spring is spectacular as you enjoy the lush green fields below and snow capped mountains up high - getting the best of both worlds. Raft through the salmon river or try canyoneering. In the summer, make sure to visit the famous Geiranger fjord, which is on UNESCO world heritage list. See the powerful waterfalls "The Seven Sisters", "Bridal Veil" and "The Friar". Visit Atlantic Ocean Park and get to know the rich life under the sea. Go fishing with Actin and Stein Magne, one of the most well-known fishing guides on the Norwegian coast. Bring your catch back to Juvet, and don't hesitate to ask to have it prepared. Enjoy the vibrant colours of the mountains in the fall and take unforgettable pictures.
Indulge in
Communal dinners in the barn. Old fashioned smoked salmon. Bacalao from Ålesund. Fresh produce from Storstova farms. Apple juice from the valley. Famous strawberry cream cakes from Åse at the Jordbærstova.
Getting There
Fly into Ålesund and drive 100 kilometers to the northwest coast of Norway.
GREEN
During the built, only 3 trees were cut down and no rocks were removed, without leaving traces and scars in nature. All food is sourced from the region.
*Images property of JUVET LANDSCAPE HOTEL, Andreas Andersson