Fjordside retreat with sauna on Orkdalsfjorden

Right down by the Orkdalsfjord in Gjølme stands this house with a grey wood-clad facade, with the fjord as its closest neighbour. There's no rush here. You can relax by the water, enjoy the view from the terrace, or warm up in the sauna—all without leaving the property.

Indoor gatherings take place in a bright and peaceful setting with a round dining table and a fireplace in the living room. Large windows give the fjord a prominent place in the room. The house also features a private exercise room for those who need to stay active.

From the spacious terrace, the garden slopes down like a grassy hill towards the water's edge, with birch trees and the water just below. The sauna stands on its own down by the fjord, with a glass wall facing the water and a grass-covered roof. Right next to it there's an outdoor shower with a view of the fjord.

The trail up to Rokollen starts right behind the house and offers views of the Orkdalsfjord and the valley. Raudhåmmårn's Orkanger’s favourite hiking trail, and Orklaparken runs along the river—a flat trail you can also access with a pushchair. In summer, you can swim at the sandy beaches at Gammelosen, and Bårdshaug Manor, with the Thams Pavilion, is worth a visit.