Tree house hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia surprises with a remarkably dense tree house hotel landscape. The Sauerland with its forested low mountain ranges, the Bergisches Land between Cologne and the Siegerland, and the Lower Rhine near Neuss together offer eight very different accommodations. The spectrum ranges from rustic individual houses directly on the Sieg River to a design-oriented ensemble in the Bergisches Land and a tree house hotel on the edge of Bonn’s city forest. Despite its density of major cities, NRW is a real insider tip for nature-oriented overnight stays in the heart of Germany.
You can find all treehouse hotels in Germany in our complete overview.
Quick Overview: Tree House Hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia
| Name | Adresse | Sauna | Pool/Whirlpool | Hunde | Öffnung |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baumhaushotel Odenthal | Schallemicher Straße 40, 51519 Odenthal | – | – | – | All year round |
| Tree house hotel Kirchhundem | Hauptstr. 15, 57399 Kirchhundem-Oberhundem | Ja | – | Ja | All year round |
| Tree house hotel Neuss | An der Skihalle 1, 41472 Neuss | Ja | Ja | Nein | All year round |
| Tree house hotel Panarbora | Nutscheidstraße 1, 51545 Waldbröl | – | – | Nein | All year round |
| Tree house hotel Windeck | Steiner Weg 5, 51570 Windeck | – | – | Nein | All year round |
| Tree house hotel Winterberg | Am Eschenberg 1a, 59955 Winterberg | – | – | Ja | All year round |
| Tree houses at Lake Sorpe | Am Sorpesee 193, 59846 Sundern | Ja | – | Ja | Bookable all year round; outside of vacations and public holidays only Mon.-Fri. or Fri.-Mon. |
| Treehouse Hotel Bonn | Haager Weg 44 53127 Bonn | – | – | Nein | All year round |
In Detail: Tree House Hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia
Tree Houses at Sorpesee
Address: Am Sorpesee 193, 59846 Sundern
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Five colorful wooden houses on stilts—Clara, Nils, Michel, Nele, and Ylvie—stand directly on the shore of Sorpesee in the Sauerland. They offer around 55 square meters of space for up to five people with a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and a viewing terrace with lake views. From April to October, a canoe including life jackets is available free of charge. A mobile sauna barrel can be delivered directly to the houses for an additional fee. Dogs are warmly welcomed in tree house Clara, while the other four houses remain allergy-friendly and pet-free.
Price level: €€ | Comfort: ★★
Baumhaushotel Odenthal
Address: Schallemicher Straße 40, 51519 Odenthal
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In the Bergisches Land near Cologne, the K1 Tree House Hotel in Odenthal has built six extraordinary houses into the beech forest. From the floating Loop house suspended on 19 stainless steel cables to the geodesic Echo with a freestanding bathtub in the middle of the room. All houses feature underfloor heating, private bathroom, kitchenette, and Wi-Fi; televisions are deliberately omitted. The K1 high ropes course is located directly on the premises, which hotel guests can use with a 50% discount during the season.
Price Level: €€€ | Comfort: ★★★
Tree house hotel Winterberg
Address: Am Eschenberg 1a, 59955 Winterberg
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At the UplandParcs Sauerland holiday park near Winterberg-Niedersfeld, tree houses stand at 5 meters height in the middle of the Sauerland countryside. The nearest ski area is just 100 meters away. Each house offers 34 square meters of space for four people with a fully equipped kitchen, pellet stove, spacious bathroom, and a 24-square-meter terrace with treetop views. As a special highlight, the house can also be exited via a slide. Pets are warmly welcomed, and e-car charging stations are available on the premises.
Price Level: €€€ | Comfort: ★★★
Tree Chalets Neuss
Address: An der Skihalle 1, 41472 Neuss
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The Tree Chalets Neuss are located directly next to the ski hall at the ALPINCENTER in Neuss and combine the experience of a tree house overnight stay with proximity to one of Germany’s largest indoor ski facilities. The chalets offer modern comfort and can be booked year-round, so guests can enjoy both winter sports in the immediate vicinity and the surrounding leisure activities of the Lower Rhine. The unusual combination of nature accommodation and urban leisure infrastructure makes this offering a unique selling point in NRW.
Price Level: €€€ | Comfort: ★★★
Tree House Windeck
Address: Steiner Weg 5, 51570 Windeck
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In an old river bend of the Sieg, nestled in the Krummauel nature reserve, stands the Tree House Windeck. It is built directly around the trunk of an old tree, with seven nostalgic windows, a covered balcony, and a view of the setting sun. The approximately 26-square-meter house offers space for up to four people with a small kitchenette, its own well, photovoltaic electricity, wood-burning stove, and a bathroom with a wooden bathtub. Those who need more space can book the tree house together with the neighboring shepherd’s wagon.
Price level: €€ | Comfort: ★★
Tree house hotel Panarbora
Address: Nutscheidstraße 1, 51545 Waldbröl
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At the Panarbora nature experience park of the German Youth Hostel Association Rhineland near Waldbröl, six tree houses with nine residential units stand at heights of up to seven meters. Ideal for families, school groups, and groups. All units are heated, have electricity, and feature a private bathroom with shower and toilet. Electronic devices are deliberately omitted in the houses. An adventure playground, observation tower, barbecue areas, as well as the adjacent treetop path and a park restaurant round out the offering.
Price level: €€ | Comfort: ★★
V-Hotel Bonn
Address: Haager Weg 44, 53127 Bonn
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In the middle of the Kottenforst in Bonn, an extensive forest area southwest of the city, three tree houses stand at treetop height directly at the 4-star V-Hotel. Little Red Riding Hood, Rust Bucket, and Forest Spirit: each tree house has its own character and is lined inside with calming Swiss pine wood. All houses offer a box-spring bed with forest views, shower, toilet, TV, minibar, and coffee machine. Solar power and an efficient energy system are part of the hotel’s sustainability concept. Bonn with its museums and the Rhine is conveniently accessible by bus from here.
Price Level: €€€ | Comfort: ★★★
Gasthof zu den Linden Kirchhundem
Address: Hauptstr. 15, 57399 Kirchhundem-Oberhundem
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Directly on the Rothaarsteig trail in Kirchhundem-Oberhundem in the Sauerland stand the tree houses Emma and Eliza with round roofs, slanted windows, and spacious verandas on the grounds of the Gasthof zu den Linden. Each house offers around 50 square meters of living space with a kitchen-living room, two bedrooms, bathroom, and terrace for up to six people. As a guest of the inn, the sauna (for a fee) and the restaurant with breakfast buffet are also available. Dogs are welcome for an additional charge of 10 euros per night.
Price level: €€ | Comfort: ★★
Our Recommendation for North Rhine-Westphalia
Tree House Hotel Odenthal: The K1 Tree House Hotel impresses with six completely individual houses whose design is unparalleled—from the free-floating Loop to the geodesic Echo. The proximity to Cologne and the offering of the connected high ropes course make it the top choice for couples and adventure seekers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tree House Hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia
Which tree house hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia have a sauna or whirlpool?
Two accommodations offer sauna options: At the Tree Houses at Sorpesee in Sundern, a mobile sauna barrel can be booked directly to the houses. At the Gasthof zu den Linden in Kirchhundem-Oberhundem, the hotel’s own sauna is available to tree house guests for a fee. The other six accommodations do not mention corresponding wellness facilities.
Are there dog-friendly tree house hotels in North Rhine-Westphalia?
Yes, several houses welcome dogs: The Tree House Hotel Winterberg at UplandParcs explicitly allows pets. The Gasthof zu den Linden in Kirchhundem accepts dogs for an additional charge of 10 euros per night. At the Tree Houses at Sorpesee, dogs are allowed in house Clara, while the other four houses remain allergy-friendly and pet-free.
When is the best time to visit a tree house hotel in North Rhine-Westphalia?
All eight tree house hotels in NRW are open year-round. In winter, the Tree House Hotel Winterberg offers special advantages with its immediate location next to a ski area. For summer and fall, the Tree Houses at Sorpesee are recommended, where canoeing is also available from April to October. The Sauerland shows its most beautiful side especially in fall with its deciduous forests.
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