Glamping

Hafsrød

Halden, Ostfold, Norway

Absolute silence, only the sound of nature and the endless expanses of Norway - that's what awaits guests at Hafsrød. Located in Østfold, there are virtually no people or light pollution here, resulting in incredible starry skies and glorious silence. Hafsrød is a forest estate with a long tradition and has been in the family for five generations. The huts were formerly used by forest workers. In the 1970s, the parents of the current owner Ingeborg started renting it out.

On the forest estate, guests should have the experience of living so close to nature. More and more people are constantly surrounded by noise, light and people and live hectic lives. Here at Hafsrød you can experience the opposite, slow down and find your feet again. Hafsrød is Green Key certified and last year received the "Klima Østfold" award. The award was given because forest management has resulted in a 50% increase in CO2 capture compared to 20 years ago.

The cabins on Hafsrød are all different, with many natural materials and very cozy. Elements of the lumberjacks were used to bring the story into the atmosphere - books about forestry, tools they used as well as pictures and maps. Most of the cabins are rented long term. Only three of the cottages are rented out to holidaymakers.

Exciting guests have also visited Hafsrød. Fridtjof Nansen, known for his polar expeditions, hunted on the estate for almost 30 years and has a house named after him - the Nansen Hotel. It's not really a hotel, but a place where he and his friends stayed in nature.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Cabinfrom95 €

Sustainable

ArchitectureThe huts are modeled after the forest huts that the forest workers used to live in, and because of the strict restrictions on building by the water in Norway, they have not been significantly altered. As much wood as possible is used to reduce the carbon footprint and a common architectural feature is that all the huts are red. That is why they are also called small red drops in the green sea. The wood comes from a local sawmill. The furniture is in the style of the cottages, giving it a fresh look while still being cozy.

FoodThere is the "Hafsrød Forest Box" which consists of a dinner with elk meat from their own forest, prepared by the local top restaurant Curtisen, and a breakfast with products from local producers in the region. It is a ready-to-heat reheat meal (dinner) to minimize wasting.

Hafsrød works with the organization Extra Giverglede, a local initiative that aims to provide extra help to young people from low-income families. The hosts support them by giving them a week's free stay in the cottage "Vinterveien" every summer.

EnvironmentHafsrød is Green Key certified, which means that energy consumption is monitored and measures are taken to become more sustainable. Solar panels generate the electricity in the cabins. There are also two protected areas (nature reserve) on the property.


Characteristics

  • Immerse yourself in nature: real cabin feeling in the middle of the Norwegian forest
  • Surrounded by huge forests and crystal clear lakes
  • Family-run, managed forest estate in the 5th generation
  • Like small red drops in the green sea: all huts are in classic Norway red
  • Wonderful starry sky, spared from light pollution
  • Only two hours from Oslo
  • Great hiking trails right outside the front door

Cabins3 cabinsOwn cooking facilitiesChildren welcomeno WiFino disabled accessno Poolno pets

Features

  • 3 cabins of different sizes for up to 2, 6 and 8 people
  • All cabins with their own kitchen for self-sufficiency
  • No tap water, please bring your own drinking water
  • The toilet is located outside the cabins Klevtangen and Vinterveien
  • Cabin Ertehaugen with running water, electricity, shower and toilet
  • Baby crib and a baby chair available in Cabin Ertehaugen
  • The cabins can be heated with a wood stove (fire wood is provided)
  • Bed linen and towels can be provided for a fee (or bring your own)
  • Hafsrød Forest Box: Breakfast or dinner (to warm up) prepared at a nearby restaurant
  • Own canoes belonging to the house to explore the lake

Certificates + Awards

Green Key

zertifiziert

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Rooms + Rates

per night
Cabinfrom95 €

Location + Directions

By car

Unfortunately, it is not possible to reach Hafsrød Cabins by public transport. It takes about 2 hours to drive from Oslo to the cabins (134 km). The nearest town Halden is about half an hour away (20 km), from Gothenburg (Sweden) it takes about 2.5 hours (180 km), from Stockholm it is about 6 hours drive (484 km) and from Copenhagen also just under 6 hours (492 km). The exact address can be found on the website.


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