Would you like to visit our treehouse?
The Outdoor Hospital at Arenfeldts Dam in Kristiansand is open to our patients and their relatives and offers recreation and rest in beautiful natural surroundings on the hospital grounds.
It can be good to take a break from the hospital corridors. The Outdoor Hospital offers 35 square metres of breathing space in a unique natural area for visitors of all ages.
The cabin is intended to be a place where you can retreat, enjoy the view and let your mind wander. Or simply spend time with your loved ones, on your own terms.
Treatment room and guest room
During the day, the cabin serves as a treatment room. In the afternoon and evening, you as a patient or relative can book time in the treehouse.
The cabin is universally designed, and all windows are positioned so that you can always see the sky and trees.
For patients and relatives
The treehouse contains a living area, toilet and meeting room. The entrance has large built-in cupboards containing a sound system.
You are welcome to eat a meal during your stay in the cabin. You must bring any food, glasses, cups and cutlery you need. The cabin does not have kitchen facilities.
The cabin is located close to the hospital, with quick access to emergency care. This means you can feel safe while you are there.
How to book the cabin
Contact the staff at the hospital department where you or your loved one is receiving treatment.
Our staff will help you with booking and key cards.
Please take care of the cabin when you use it, and we will clean it after use.
We wish you and your loved ones a pleasant stay at the Outdoor Hospital.
The Outdoor Hospital was developed by the Department of Child and Adolescent Mental Health at OUS in collaboration with the Outdoor Hospital Foundation and the architecture firm Snøhetta. The collaboration was motivated by a shared desire to create a good place in nature for patients and their relatives. Photo: Lars Kristian Singelstad