Andorra la Vella, Andorra

Casa Vipp

Accommodation Type

Design guesthouse set within a restored historic mountain building

Number of Rooms

1 private guesthouse (one-bedroom duplex)

Location

Andorra la Vella, Andorra, in the historic old town, high in the Pyrenees between France and Spain

Setting

A traditional Andorran stone “Borda” embedded in the mountain landscape, offering privacy, elevation, and sweeping views over valleys and peaks

Who It Is Best For

Design-forward couples, architects and creatives, slow travelers, mountain lovers seeking comfort without excess, and travelers who value privacy, aesthetics, and atmosphere

Travel Mood

The Dreamer, The Adventurer

Main Activities

Mountain walks and hikes, skiing in winter, slow cooking, reading by the fireplace, architectural exploration, nature immersion, quiet city wandering

Signature Feature

A fully immersive Vipp design experience inside a historic mountain house, where Scandinavian minimalism meets Andorran alpine heritage

Casa Vipp

A design-led mountain guesthouse in Andorra

Casa Vipp is a quiet architectural retreat hidden within the high mountains of the Pyrenees, where design, landscape, and silence come together in perfect balance. Set inside a restored traditional stone Borda in Andorra la Vella’s old town, this intimate guesthouse offers a rare opportunity to inhabit design rather than simply admire it. It is a place shaped for those who value clarity, material honesty, and calm, where the experience unfolds slowly through light, texture, and the surrounding mountain world.

Overview

Historically, the Borda was an essential rural structure in Andorra, used to store grain or shelter animals during harsh winters. Casa Vipp preserves this heritage while reinterpreting it through a contemporary lens. The stone exterior remains grounded in its alpine context, while the interiors reveal a refined, lodge-like atmosphere shaped by Vipp’s unmistakable Scandinavian design language. The result is a dialogue between past and present, restraint and warmth, tradition and modern living.

Developed in collaboration with local design consultancy Bau Studio, Casa Vipp is the brand’s first guesthouse outside Scandinavia. Inside, the space unfolds across two levels, offering approximately 100 square meters of carefully composed living. The lower floor features an open kitchen connected to a dining and living area centered around a fireplace, complemented by a small balcony and discreet laundry facilities. Everything is intentional, calm, and quietly functional.

Upstairs, a custom metal staircase leads to the bedroom and a generous bathroom with an open shower and freestanding bathtub. From the iconic porthole windows, guests look out over Andorra la Vella and beyond, where steep valleys and mountain peaks frame the horizon. The view reinforces the sense of elevation and detachment from everyday rhythms, grounding the experience firmly in place.

Casa Vipp is not about distraction or excess. It is about inhabiting space, cooking slowly, watching the light change across the mountains, and living with design that is meant to last. Whether used as a winter base for mountain adventures or a contemplative retreat in warmer months, the house rewards those who move gently, observe closely, and appreciate the quiet intelligence of thoughtful design.

Photography courtesy of Vipp.

“While each Vipp guesthouse explores various architectural archetypes and carries unique identities, the common denominator is a carefully curated aesthetic where the Vipp kitchen and furniture collection are repeated.”

— Kasper Egelund, CEO and 3rd Generation Vipp Owner

Tips & Recommendations

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Nearest Airport

Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN), approximately 3 hours by car. Toulouse Airport (TLS) is an alternative at around 2.5 hours.

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Getting There

Casa Vipp is best reached by car. From Barcelona or Toulouse, scenic mountain roads lead directly to Andorra la Vella. Once in the old town, the house is within walking distance of restaurants, cafés, and historic streets.

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Best Time to Visit

Winter is ideal for skiing and snow-covered landscapes. Late spring through early autumn offers hiking, milder temperatures, and quieter mountain rhythms. Summer provides cool evenings and long, light-filled days.

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What to Bring

Warm layers year-round, comfortable walking shoes, and a willingness to slow down. If you enjoy cooking, bring ingredients you love to fully experience the Vipp kitchen.

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Staying at Casa Vipp

Casa Vipp is best experienced as a self-contained retreat. Plan slow mornings, cook simple meals, light the fireplace, and let the mountains dictate your pace. This is not a place to rush through, but one to inhabit fully, allowing design, silence, and landscape to shape your stay.