Tailor-Made Sky-High Serenity in the Heart of Gothenburg
Gothia Towers/Upper House
@ Gothia Towers
@ Gothia Towers
Suspended above the city in a realm of calm and contemporary elegance, Upper House is Gothenburg’s sanctuary in the sky. Overlooking canals, rooftops, and the lush hills beyond, this is where Nordic design meets soul-deep wellness. Every stay is shaped around your pace, your perspective, and your personal journey.
Why Stay at Upper House?
Hidden on the upper floors of Gothia Towers, Upper House is a five-star cocoon in Sweden’s second city—offering the perfect balance between urban buzz and meditative calm. Whether you’re soaking in a glass-bottom pool high above the streets or dining under Michelin stars, this is Gothenburg at its most elevated.
Expect:
- Spacious suites with panoramic views, Nordic interiors, and spa access
- Award-winning spa with hammam, treatments, and floating pool experiences
- Gourmet dining at Upper House Dining, with seasonal, artful tasting menus
- Central location near parks, museums, and the waterfront
- Quiet, intuitive service designed for reflection, romance, or reset
Gothenburg, Your Way
Want to explore the city’s canals by kayak, then spend the evening in a rooftop sauna? Or wander boutiques and botanical gardens before settling in for spa serenity? Your city escape can be as vibrant or as slow as you need it to be.
Tailor-made experiences may include:
- Private guided food tours through Gothenburg’s famed seafood markets
- Spa journeys designed for sleep, detox, or deep relaxation
- In-suite champagne moments with skyline sunsets
- Cultural walks through the city’s design and art districts
- Archipelago day trips and return-to-spa recovery rituals
Itinerary Inspiration in Gothenburg
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
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We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
We did! Everything was truly wonderful! I think the Holman Husky Lodge was our favourite place. Beautiful accommodations, but best of all, wonderful people! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating, excellent food, we really enjoyed our time there. We also greatly enjoyed Bergen! Opus XVI was beautiful and we loved being able to walk to restaurants and bars and take in the sights. All of our drivers were punctual and friendly. The itinerary was full but not overfull.
Thank you so much! It was an epic trip, we are taking home wonderful memories!
Shelly
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
I would thoroughly recommend this company. Their planning and advice was spot on. Alex responded to my calls and emails very promptly. I will definitely use them again for future trips.
Rosie
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
Anonymous
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
The best travel experience ever on every level you can think of during a Lapland expedition (food, activities, timings, accommodation, transport, service, equipment…). I highly recommend Off The Map Travel for their outstanding level of professionalism and detail oriented mindset!
Sophie & Guy