The tree houses (Trehyttene) in Gjerstad is a must for an overnight stay.
Want to spend the night out in nature – maybe even in a forest? How about living in a treehouse that has all of the modern facilities you would expect to find in a hotel!
Walking towards the toolshed at Trehyttene Gjerstad
The Trehyttene in Gjerstad are built with no expense spared. Top quality bedding, kitchen, bathroom facilities are what you will find. Well, we should actually talk about what you see when you arrive.
View from the front of Kråkeslottet
I went there with my wife and three small children and as soon as I stopped the car, all three kids ran out to play on the outside play park.
One of the obstacles in the play park.
My wife and I however, just stood quietly and looked up to see a magnificent sight.
The river by the tree houses in Gjerstad
A new beautifully built tree house raising up to well over 10 metres in the air in amongst the trees and forest. Extending outwards from the house was a long bridge in the trees with an outdoor barbequeing area.
The outside barbeque area at Kråkeslottet
There are two tree houses and this one is called Kråkeslottet which translates to the “Crows castle”.
Kråkeslottet
It is located next to a lake that is perfect for swimming as the water is quite shallow. There is a yellow row boat there that guests can use. To keep the kids occupied, there is also a small shed with hammers, nails, rulers and other items that they can use to build something.
The view from the lounge room at Kråkeslottet
What is also very special is the fun park next to the house. Everything is hand made and it is basically an obstacle course with swings, tunnels, little hut etc. I think by the time I had unpacked the car, the kids had done several rounds of it and were ready for some water.
Check out the cool rain drop door handles at Kråkeslottet.
The treehouse sleeps eight people with two bedrooms and a sofabed upstairs that three people can sleep on. It has a fully equipped kitchen with a large custom made coffee table, rain drops as the handles on the doors and large windows so that everyone can enjoy the views.
The main bedroom at Kråkeslottet
Downstairs are where the bedrooms are located and at the bottom is the bathroom.
Using the row boat by the river at Kråkeslottet
Gjøkeredet
The Gjøkeredet treehouse is located about one kilometre away in the same forest. This treehouse does not actually touch the ground and is built completely within the tall trees. It does not have electricity but has gas and a small kitchen with facilities to make food.
Top bedroom at Gjøkeredet
The views from the bedrooms are very special. There is a bedroom on the lower floow which has 180 degree windows overlooking the forest. The lounge room is next to the kitchen and the top floor is a bedroom with a window in the ceiling to watch the stars at night and windows in the walls. The bathroom is located at the bottom.
Bottom bedroom at Gjøkeredet
Gjøkeredet sleeps 6 people.
If you are looking for an overnight stay in the beautiful Norwegian forest in Gjerstad, then this is the place for you. Den Lille Dyrehagen (zoo) is located close by and the small tree house town of Risør is a short drive. Here is a link to all of the pictures of the tree houses in Gjerstad. (all pictures are taken by Adam Read @ Visit Sørlandet).
Cosy meeting place at the Tree houses in Gjerstad
Getting to the tree houses
It is not that easy to find your way there. A GPS is a must – but here is a map of where you can find them. The address on Google maps is incorrect, so refer to the maps below. If in doubt, give Åse a call on Mobile telephone: 950 53 807
Here is a video taken from the visit.
Contact details:
Åse Kristine Mæsel Trydal
Website: www.trehyttene.no
Mobile telephone: 950 53 807
Email address: aase@trehyttene.no
Their Instagram account:
Address: Trehyttene, Gjerstadveien 1746, 4980 Gjerstad
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