Futuristic-looking Scandi cabins in rugged southwest Norway
Trekronå / Ogna / Rogaland / Norway
In southwest Norway, south of Stavanger, there is a stunning coastal stretch, Jæren, that reminds me a lot of my home, the Swedish west coast, with a rugged, brutal coast line of hard granite islets and wind battered trees. A couple of kilometers from the sea, standing on tall stilts, high up among the trees with views of the surroundings, is where you’ll find Trekronå.
When you arrive, you have to walk the last 10-15 min through the woods before you reach the cabins. There are two cabins, one yellow and one green, sitting on a hills, surrounded by pine trees. The architect behind these somewhat futuristic-looking cabins is Manuela Hardy And even if the exterior is sharp and edgy the interior is warm and traditional yet with a contemporary feel. The inspiration comes from the treehouses of her youth, but I assume these have a somewhat higher level of comfort, at least compared to the more rustic shackles we used to build as kids.
There is a long walk bridge leading up to the cabin and the first thing that struck me when entering is that there were windows on all sides including the ceiling you get a 360 impression of the surrounding pine forest. The cabin is only 15 square meters and every single meter has been used with a clear purpose in mind. A great example of small space living, so even if we were three people staying here, it never felt remotely crowded.
In the cabin there is a broad bunkbed, a bathroom, a small kitchenette, a seating area and a tiny balcony. That’s it. And that is all you need, even when staying here in Winter like we did, when you spend most of the time indoors. My favorite feature, or actually there are two, are the windows by the bed where you can lay and take in the surroundings. The second is the tiny balcony, a perfect place for your morning coffee while listening to the gentle rustle in the trees and the distant chirp of some bird.
Welcome to Trekronå! After parking the car there is a short walk through the woods before you arrive at the cabins.
if there is a yellow cabin, of course it is the one I chose.
Approaching the cabin from below. It almost looks like some kind of space ship.
Our yellow cabin unsuccessfully trying to hide behind the young pine trees.
The bridge leading up to our cabin with the signature yellow door.
The interior is more or less all wood and bespoke to fit the layout of the cabin. The outside is edgy and sharp, the inside is all about round shapes and softness.
There is a fully equipped kitchenette so you can cook up a storm.
No matter what direction you look, nature is always present.
The view from the bed.
I think this is my favorite photo from our stay at Trekronå.
Another yellow cabin, but a smaller one. And in the background you can see the main building where the sauna and spa bath is located.
I climbed up one of the hills to take a photo. To the left our yellow cabin (the other one, the green cabin) is hidden among the trees. And in the background, the North Sea.
The beautiful Brusand Beach, a short distance from the cabin. I can only imagine how nice it must be here in Summer.
The little day light that we have in Scandinavia in Winter is long gone and darkness is creeping in.
Our friend Tore sitting in the window editing photos.
The husband cozying up inside in his favorite sweater, looking serious.
Morning has arrived. So nice to stay in bed while M was making coffee that he brought me in bed.
And when talking about coffee, the cozy town of Stavanger is a short drive away and well worth a visit. If you do, there is a great coffee place, Kokko Kaffebar.
At Kokko, they roast their beans upstairs from the cafe, and it is open to check out if you are curious.
RG inside info
This place is perfect if you…
…are one of those people dreaming of having your own cabin but your not that lucky. If you are looking for a different hotel stay, off the beaten track surrounded by beautiful nature you are going to enjoy a stay at Trekronå.
My favorite thing about this place…
…is the clever small space design. You can tell that the designer/architect knows how to live and move in a small space. The cabin both looks amazing and is functional, which is not easy to pull off.
What not to miss when staying here…
…is to go down to the local beach, Brusand Strand. It is a beautiful white sand beach XX. Another thing not to miss is to travel light since you will have to carry your stuff from the car to the cabin.
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