After winter, there is nothing better than spending a relaxing summer in a cabin, but we are not talking of a rustic, uncomfortable hut. In this field, Scandinavians definitely win the prize for the most beautiful holiday houses. Getting some fresh air surrounded by nature on a hot summer day is perhaps the best definition of relaxing!
\nIt is the love for minimalist design and respect for the environment that lead Scandinavian people to create these havens of peace immersed in nature. Let\u2019s explore ten cabins located in those regions.<\/p>\n
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\nLocated in Buskerud, Norway, and designed by Atelier Oslo, this cabin with its stone-covered walls and roof is no bigger than fifty square meters, but it does not lack of space. Overlooking the Steinsfjorden Lake, the cabin is equipped with energy efficient LED lighting in order to respect the environment.<\/p>\n
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\nThis cabin, designed by the architect Irene Saevik, is located in the suburbs of the Norwegian capital. Artist Irma Salo Jaeger originally built it in the 60s on an area of about 40 square meters, but Irene Saevik almost doubled it. Again, the design here is minimalist and eco-friendly.<\/p>\n
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\nLocated in Rogaland, Norway, Gudmundur Jonsson\u2019s cabin perches on the edge of a valley so that its inhabitants can enjoy an amazing view. It also looks a little bit like a pavilion, maybe because of its large flat roof.<\/p>\n
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\nArchitectural studio H\u00e5kon Matre Aasar\u00f8d of Vardehaugen Architects\u2019 aim was to create a small but spacious cabin in the Norwegian Lillehammer province. This 50 square meters cabin consists of a living room, a bedroom, a room for the ski equipment and a little annexe used as laundry room.<\/p>\n
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\nIn the Swedish capital, more exactly in the Stockholm Archipelago, there is a light building in glass and wood designed by Tham & Videgard Hansson Arkitekter. With its external dark wood structure, marked verticality and big bay windows overlooking nature, this slightly raised cabin is a perfect place to spend a few relaxing days.<\/p>\n
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\nDesigned by TYIN Tegnestue Architects and by the owners themselves, this cottage celebrates a return to nature in line with Norwegian traditional culture. Located between the wetlands and the stones and overlooking the sea, this cabin is ultra-functional despite its rustic looking. Lost in the middle of nowhere, it is a perfect place to escape the bustle of the city.<\/p>\n
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\nHidden in a clearing in the middle of a tall pines forest, Tham & Videgard Hansson Arkitekter\u2019s architects designed the house with a roof entirely made of folded sheet metal. Three glazed sliding doors with frames in wood provide direct access to the outside areas.<\/p>\n
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\nBuilt entirely in wood, this cabin located in the Ingar\u00f6 Forest is the result of a close collaboration with the local carpentry companies. Designed by architects Schlyter \/ Gezelius Arkitektkontor AB, this unconventionally shaped cabin looks like a lost boat in the forest.<\/p>\n
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\nThis only 30 meters square cabin can house two people and consists of an open living space with one bathroom and a mezzanine bed. The roof terrace makes it a lovely place despite its small size. The cabin is designed by architect Lund Hagem and is located on the Sandefjord coast.<\/p>\n
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\nUnlike the others, this little holiday cottage in the South of Sweden is a traditional cabin enjoying high ceilings. The building is entirely made of wood, but the roof is covered with grass as most of the houses in that region. It is designed by Bjartmar & Hylta Arkitekter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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