Ål cabin with large windows, hot tub and sauna

The owners built this cabin in Ål to bring nature inside. Large gable windows on both ends fill the rooms with light and create a sense of spaciousness—without being visible to neighbours. The cabin sits in a small cabin community, and the feeling of being alone in nature's one of its most important qualities. You park a short distance from the cabin and have to ski about 1 km to reach it. Inside, the designers have used the space efficiently with smart solutions and well-considered material choices. The warm concrete floor and the open fireplace, visible from all living areas, keep the cabin cosy no matter the weather. Morning light streams onto the kitchen counter as you're making coffee. The cabin has two bedrooms, a loft, and an annex.

Outside, you’ll find sunny spots and cosy seating areas facing in several directions. The fire pit invites you to grill sausages or simply sit around and gaze into the flames. You can hang the shower outside for a cold outdoor shower if you’d like. The sledding hill right outside the cabin wall is fun for young and old alike.

The area's a cross-country skiing paradise in winter, with groomed trails prepared every weekend—right outside the cabin door. Gaurhovd's 3 km away, and Langekiosken, with a warming hut and waffles, is 6 km away. In the off-season, you can go snowshoeing in the open terrain. Tjukketjørr's a great starting point for longer hikes.