Ruths Hotel and Danish Hygge

We had the absolute pleasure of staying in the wonderful Ruths Hotel in Gammel Skagen on the northern tip of Jutland in Denmark. I can't say enough good things about this treasure of a hotel, what they excel at is the essence of Danish 'hygge' a word that simply does not translate.  But I will try to explain it in pictures.  

1. Creative and naturalistic attention to detail.  Like using this mussel shell as a salt scoop. 

2.  Beautiful and soothing decor full of natural light like in our suite.

3. Delicious beyond belief homemade food like this chocolate spread and the chocolate flakes on their homemade bread fresh from the oven in the morning. 

4.  A love of great design like this gorgeous Finn Juhl chair beside the wood burning fire place, which was going most of the time we were there.

5.  In fact hygge relies heavily on fires and candles, so much so that we even had a supply of tea lights in our room.  And I got to paint by candle light as well!

6.  In fact, they are so wonderful, they even managed to arrange for a rainbow on the morning we left! 

Though we didn't have time to try it this trip, they also have a phenomenal gourmet restaurant, and judging by their non-gourmet food, I can only imagine it to be brilliant. And a spa too!

I can't wait to return.  If you want more information, check them out online at: http://www.ruths-hotel.dk