2-Bed Mountain Cabin with Lake Views in Messlingen – Funäsdalen Ski Country



Messlingen Backen 506, 846 74 Messlingen, Härjedalens kommun, Sweden, Funäsdalen (Sweden)
2 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 53m² Floor area
€130,700
Country home
No parking
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
53m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Stand on the small porch at Messlingen Backen 506 on a July morning and what you get is this: the glassy surface of Lake Messlingen reflecting the ridgeline back at itself, the smell of birch sap and wet meadow grass, the distant call of a loon somewhere upstream. Nothing else. No traffic, no sirens. Just the particular silence that only the Swedish mountains produce, the kind that actually has texture to it.
This two-bedroom country cabin sits on 703 square meters of land in Messlingen, a quiet hamlet within Härjedalens kommun in the highlands of Jämtland County, roughly 15 kilometres from the Funäsfjällen ski area. At 53 square metres, it's not a big house. But it doesn't need to be. The whole point here is that your living room extends several thousand metres in every direction.
The cabin is in good overall condition, with a practical layout that flows from the entrance hallway through to the kitchen and into the main living area. Large windows frame the lake and the mountains behind it — on clear days in late autumn, when the birch trees have dropped their leaves, you can see clear across to the Norwegian fells on the horizon. The kitchen has enough counter space for real cooking, not just weekend survival meals, and the dining area fits comfortably around a table where four people can sit without elbowing each other. Two small bedrooms provide private space for rest, and the bathroom is functional and well-placed. One practical matter worth knowing upfront: the property currently lacks potable water and will require a new well to be drilled. This is a straightforward process in the area and common with older Swedish mountain properties — several local contractors in Sveg and Funäsdalen handle this routinely. It does, however, factor into your renovation budget, and the cabin will benefit from some updating throughout. Think of it less as a problem and more as a blank canvas. The bones are solid. What you add is yours.
Messlingen itself sits at around 700 metres above sea level, which means the seasons here don't transition gently — they arrive. Winter comes hard and white, usually by November, and the snowpack stays deep well into April. The Funäsfjällen ski area, which anchors the whole region, covers the slopes between Funäsdalen, Ljusnedal, Tänndalen, and Ramundberget. Those four resorts together form one of Scandinavia's larger alpine systems, with over 100 prepared runs and a serious cross-country trail network stretching across hundreds of kilometres. From Messlingen you can reach the nearest lifts in under 20 minutes by car. On days when the snow conditions are right — the kind of cold, dry powder that the Härjedalen plateau gets when a high-pressure system parks over central Sweden — that drive feels very short indeed.
Summer here is the other side of the coin, and honestly, it's underrated. The Funäsdalen area fills up for skiing, but the warmer months are quieter, greener, and extraordinary in a different way. The meadows around Messlingen bloom with mountain flowers from late June through August — the kind of wildflower coverage that sends botanists to this part of Sweden specifically. Hiking trails branch out from the village in every direction, including routes into Rogen Nature Reserve, a roadless landscape of ancient glacial lakes and rounded fells that forms part of the border between Sweden and Norway. Paddle a kayak across Messlingen lake in the evening light around midsummer, when the sun barely sets and the water takes on that particular gold that only exists above 65 degrees latitude, and you'll understand immediately why people keep coming back here.
Fishing matters in this community. The Ljusnan river system and the surrounding lakes hold brown trout and Arctic char, and the local fishing association manages access through affordable day and season permits. Foraging is just as serious — chanterelles come in late July, cloudberries in August, lingonberries through September. Locals know the specific hillsides; you'll learn them too.
In winter, snowmobile trails criss-cross the plateau, connecting Messlingen to Funäsdalen village, where you'll find a handful of good restaurants, a well-stocked ICA supermarket, a sports equipment shop, and the kind of après-ski atmosphere that doesn't take itself too seriously. For a more substantial shopping trip, Sveg is about 75 kilometres to the east along Route 84 — an easy hour's drive in summer, though you'll want good winter tyres for the same road in January. The nearest larger city is Östersund, about 180 kilometres north, with a regional airport offering flights to Stockholm Arlanda that take around an hour. Several airline carriers, including SAS and BRA, operate this route year-round.
The climate at Messlingen averages around minus 8 to minus 12 degrees Celsius through the heart of winter, with occasional colder snaps. Summers are mild and bright, with July temperatures typically hovering between 15 and 22 degrees. The shoulder seasons — particularly September, when the birch and aspen turn bright yellow against the spruce hillsides, or May, when the snow melts and the streams run fast — are genuinely spectacular and almost entirely free of crowds.
For international buyers, Sweden's property purchase process is relatively transparent and buyer-friendly compared to many European markets. There are no restrictions on foreign nationals purchasing property, and the transaction is typically handled through a licensed estate agent with title transfer registered at the Swedish Land Registry (Lantmäteriet). Annual property fees (fastighetsavgift) are capped at a low level for residential properties. Many international owners of Swedish fjäll cabins manage rental income through local property management services or platforms popular across Scandinavia, and Härjedalen properties — particularly those close to Funäsfjällen — hold strong seasonal rental demand from Norwegian and Swedish families who book ski weeks months in advance.
At 130,700 EUR, this cabin is priced accessibly for what the location delivers. Entry-level mountain properties with lake views near established ski resorts in Scandinavia don't stay on the market long. Factor in the renovation investment needed — primarily the well and interior updates — and you're still working with a realistic total that positions you well in a market where comparable finished cabins trade considerably higher.
Key features at a glance:
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 53 sqm of living space on a 703 sqm plot
- Direct lake and mountain views over Lake Messlingen
- Located in Messlingen, Härjedalens kommun, Jämtland County
- Approximately 15km from Funäsfjällen ski area (4 connected resorts)
- Year-round access via Route 84, approximately 180km from Östersund Airport
- Strong cross-country skiing, snowmobile, and winter recreation network nearby
- Summer access to Rogen Nature Reserve hiking and paddling routes
- Excellent fishing in the Ljusnan system and local mountain lakes
- 703 sqm plot with open meadow surroundings
- Good structural condition; requires new well and cosmetic renovation
- No restrictions on foreign property ownership in Sweden
- Seasonal rental demand from Scandinavian ski holidaymakers
- Low annual Swedish property fees (fastighetsavgift)
- Sveg (75km) and Östersund (180km) for larger services and shopping
If you've been looking for a vacation home in Sweden's mountain country — somewhere that pulls double duty as a ski base in winter and a hiking retreat in summer — this cabin is worth serious attention. The location is the asset. The renovation is the opportunity. Reach out through Homestra today to request the full inspection report, arrange a viewing, or get connected with local contractors who can walk you through the well-drilling process and renovation scope before you commit. Properties at this price point in Funäsfjällen ski country move quickly, particularly once the autumn listings season picks up.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 2
- Size
- 53m²
- Price per m²
- €2,466
- Garden size
- 703m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Country home
- Energy label
Unknown
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