Oppdal sits at the intersection of three valleys in central Norway — a mountain town surrounded by peaks, rivers, and forest that has been drawing outdoor enthusiasts for generations. Wild River Glamping takes the area’s natural assets and builds something genuinely original around them: a collection of luxury glamping accommodations set in deep forest, connected by a philosophy of wellness, nature immersion, and high-quality Scandinavian design. The property’s dedicated sauna and yoga wellness barn, housed inside a converted traditional Norwegian outbuilding, is the centrepiece of the on-site wellness offering.
The Sauna and Wellness Barn
The sauna at Wild River Glamping occupies a space inside a beautifully restored Norwegian outbuilding — a utilitarian agricultural structure given an entirely new purpose. The combination of rustic timber architecture and considered wellness interior design produces something that feels both rooted and elevated. The sauna itself reaches proper temperatures, the cold plunge is available for contrast therapy, and the yoga space in the same barn allows for a complete mind-body wellness session without leaving the property. The barn’s insulated timber walls and careful lighting make it as welcoming in midwinter as in high summer.
Glamping Accommodations
The three accommodation types at Wild River Glamping each offer a distinct relationship with the forest environment. The treetop cabin elevates guests above the forest floor into the canopy, providing views and a sense of weightlessness. The Arctic dome — a transparent geodesic structure — brings the outdoors inside, with the forest and sky visible from every angle including directly overhead. The A-frame cabin offers the most grounded experience: a pitched roof, wood stove, and the classic geometry of forest architecture done properly. All three are equipped to a high standard.
Oppdal and the Surrounding Mountains
Oppdal’s mountain setting makes it one of central Norway’s most versatile outdoor destinations. The ski resort — one of Norway’s largest — operates in winter, while summer transforms the valley into a hub for white-water rafting on the Driva river, mountain biking on purpose-built trails, and hiking into the surrounding national park terrain. The Dovrefjell-Sunndalsfjella National Park, home to wild musk ox, lies within easy driving distance, and the railway line through Oppdal connects easily to both Trondheim and Oslo.
