From brown and black-stained timber houses with grass roofs to fjord-view lodges, Norway offers travelers the chance to live inside the postcard-perfect fantasy. These cabins and hotels combine tradition with comfort, especially in summer when the turf roofs bloom with green grass and wildflowers.
Southern & Warmer Fjord Regions
These places deliver the lush green fantasy of May flowers, fjords, and turf-roofed timber houses.
- Storfjord Hotel (Storfjord, Sunnmøre) – Luxury eco-lodge built in traditional lafting log style, with dark-stained timber walls and turf roofs. Nestled in forests with fjord views, offering authentic architecture and gourmet dining.
- The Bolder (Ryfylke, near Lysefjord) – Cliffside cabins with turf roofs and panoramic fjord views. Modern design but integrated into the natural landscape.
- Woodnest (Odda, Hardangerfjord) – Treetop cabins built around spruce trees, turf-roofed and wood-clad, overlooking Sørfjord and Folgefonna glacier. Surrounded by green hills and wildflowers in summer.
- Åkrafjorden Cabins (Hordaland) – Traditional turf-roof cabins along the fjord, perfect for summer hiking and fishing holidays. Rustic design with modern amenities.
- Norangdal Cabins (Møre og Romsdal) – Old-style wooden cabins with turf roofs, surrounded by valleys and fjords. Interiors feature traditional Norwegian furniture.
- Valldal Fjordhotell (Valldal, Sunnmøre) – Turf-roofed timber buildings, stained dark brown. Located in a lush valley famous for strawberries, with kayaking and hiking packages.
- Juvet Landscape Hotel (Valldal) – Architectural hotel with turf-roofed cabins integrated into nature. Overlooks rivers, forests, and mountains. Featured in the film Ex Machina.
Central Norway
Mountain valleys and historic farm huts offer the most traditional look.
- Sæter Cabins (Gudbrandsdalen & Telemark) – Traditional mountain farm huts, turf-roofed and black-stained. Historically used for summer grazing, now restored for travelers. Turf roofs bloom with flowers in June.
Northern & Colder Regions
Though famous for winter, these cabins are stunning in summer with green hills and fjord views.
- Historic Rorbu Cabins (Lofoten) – Fishermen’s cabins, often painted red or black, many with turf roofs. Authentic, simple, and tied to Norway’s coastal heritage. In summer, surrounded by wildflowers and green hills.
