Thanks to their love of minimalist design and respect for their surroundings, Scandinavians have created some incredible getaways in beautiful bucolic settings. Take a look at a few of our favorites below.

A 538-Square-Foot Cabin Comprises Undulating Sections That “Fit Together Like a Puzzle”

A 1960s Artist’s Retreat Gets Additional Space With a Focus on Simplicity and Respect for Nature

An Off-Grid Cabin in Norway is Small Yet Spatially Rich

This Swedish A-Frame With a Flourish Excels in All Seasons

A Nearly Invisible “Hytte” Rises From a High Plateau in Norway

A Cedar-Clad Cabin With a Glass “Sunroof” Rises on a Hillside in Norway

A Family of Skiers Find Winter Bliss in a Cozy Cabin in Norway

Norwegian architect Erling Berg designed the 1,560-square foot Kvitfjell Cabin high in the Kvitfjell Mountains for a family of passionate skiiers. The design brief called for a relatively compact build. “A big goal for this project was to reduce the size of the cabin’s footprint as much as possible to keep the construction costs down, while meeting programmatic needs for four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sauna, and a spacious, open living and dining room connected to a kitchen,” Berg says." layout="wide" credit="Photo by Alejandro Villanueva" photoUserId=""/>

A Stepped Roof Primes This Cozy Norwegian Cabin for Next-Level Fun

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