Anyone travelling through Sweden will encounter forests, lakes and red wooden cottages. Nature is everywhere. Yet some places invite people to stay a little longer.
Näsets Marcusgård is located in Furudal, in the heart of Dalarna, surrounded by forests, lakes and walking trails. Just a few hours north of Stockholm, it feels far removed from the noise and pace of everyday life without being difficult to reach.
Scattered among the trees are several thoughtfully designed stays, each with its own character and relationship to the surrounding landscape. From Supermåne and Oddis Öga to Fähus and Hölada, no two places are quite alike, yet all share the same intention: helping guests slow down and reconnect with nature.
Since 2014, Mireille and Willem have welcomed travellers seeking quiet, simplicity and a different way of travelling. What is often described today as slow travel is less about ticking off destinations and more about being fully present wherever you are. Perhaps that is what makes this place different: the meeting point between Nordic wilderness, thoughtful design and the increasingly rare experience of stillness.
1. Architecture that lets nature in
At many nature retreats, you look at the forest. At Näsets Marcusgård, you live within it.
Stays such as Supermåne and Oddis Öga were designed to blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The canvas shell of Supermåne and the generous windows of Oddis Öga bring the trees, changing light and scent of the forest remarkably close. As the seasons change, so does the experience.
The result is not architecture demanding attention, but architecture creating space for what is already there: light, silence, trees and sky.
2. Hushpitality: Hosting without the noise
Luxury is often associated with having more. More choices. More services. More activity. At Näsets Marcusgård, luxury is often found in the opposite. Today, the term hushpitality is sometimes used to describe this style of hosting. For us, it has simply been a natural way of welcoming guests since moving to Dalarna in 2014: fewer distractions, greater privacy and more room to simply be.
In a world where attention has become increasingly fragmented, something rare emerges here: time. Time to sleep a little longer. Time to watch the light move through the trees. Time to finish a conversation without checking the clock.
3. The logic of real rest: The Forest Reset
Real rest rarely happens overnight. After years of welcoming guests to the forest, the same pattern appears again and again. First people arrive. Then they slow down. Only after that does a deeper sense of calm begin to emerge.
That observation inspired The Forest Reset, our signature three-night stay designed around the natural rhythm of arrival, slowing down and recovery. From breakfast baskets to private access to the wood-fired wilderness sauna, much of the practical side has already been taken care of. Not because relaxation follows a fixed formula, but because space often appears when not every moment needs to be planned.
4. No gurus. No timetables. Just nature.
Terms such as forest bathing and mindfulness have become familiar throughout the travel industry. When our Signature Experiences of the Forest first emerged, those concepts were not part of the plan. They evolved organically through years of living in the forest and through conversations with guests. By observing what genuinely helped people unwind, a collection of simple sensory experiences gradually took shape.
There are no guides telling you what to feel. No schedules dictating how relaxation should unfold. Instead, the Signature Experiences are invitations to reconnect at your own pace. Experiences such as Morning Dew — walking barefoot through the early morning grass — or Breathe the Forest, a moment to sit quietly and absorbing the scent of pine, resin and moss.
The same philosophy can be found along the Nordic Druid Trail, which this season opens as the Poetry Path. Here, the nature poetry of Mary Oliver and a series of subtle art installations become the only guides you need. No instructions. No obligations. No right way to experience the forest.
Where nature takes centre stage
Perhaps that is what ultimately makes Näsets Marcusgård special. It is not a destination created around a marketing concept. It is a place shaped gradually by the forest, by us and by the stories of guests who discovered their own way of slowing down here. Not a perfect world. Simply a real place where people, seasons and landscapes are allowed to follow their own rhythm.
Here, nature is never the backdrop. It takes centre stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Näsets Marcusgård located?
Näsets Marcusgård is located in Furudal, Dalarna, in central Sweden. From Stockholm, the journey takes approximately three hours by train to Rättvik, and we are happy to help with the final transfer. By car, the journey from Stockholm takes around four hours.
What is The Forest Reset?
The Forest Reset is a three-night signature stay designed around the natural rhythm of arriving, slowing down and recovering. It includes breakfast baskets, private access to the wilderness sauna and several Signature Experiences of the Forest.
What does hushpitality mean?
Hushpitality is a style of hosting centred around stillness, simplicity, privacy and presence. Fewer distractions, fewer obligations and more room to simply be.
Is Näsets Marcusgård open year-round?
Yes. Every season offers a different experience, from long summer evenings and forest walks to snow-covered landscapes, dark skies and a wood-fired sauna in winter.
Which accommodations are available?
Among the most distinctive stays are Supermåne, the iconic red sphere hidden among the trees, and Oddis Öga, a contemporary cabin immersed in the forest. Guests can also stay in Fähus and Hölada, two carefully restored holiday homes located within the former farm buildings, each with its own atmosphere and character.