From glass domes beneath the northern lights to secluded woodland hideaways, these unusual stays bring you closer to nature.

Jaco Hoffmann

Few travel experiences are as otherworldly as watching the night sky from the cozy cocoon of a glass-topped igloo. In the far north, that might mean watching the aurora borealis shimmer overhead, surrounded by pine forests and frozen lakes . But you don't have to travel to the Arctic Circle to experience an igloo-like stay. From snow-covered mountain landscapes in Germany to peaceful corners of Spain , these unusual stays can be found in some unexpected places across Europe and beyond.

The impressive northern lights in Finnish Lapland

Charley Ward

Many interiors lean into a Nordic theme—think Scandi-style decor, underfloor heating, faux-fur throws, and panoramic windows designed to maximise stargazing.…