Step outside on a January morning at Trollsetlie 28 and the cold hits your face before you've even pulled on your gloves. The groomed cross-country track starts literally a hundred meters from the front door — you can hear the hiss of skis on packed snow from the kitchen window while the coffee brews. That's not a marketing line. That's Tuesday morning at Nesfjellet, 904 meters above sea level in the Norwegian highlands, where life operates on a different, slower, better clock.
Built in 2018, this two-bedroom chalet with a substantial loft sits on a 1,614 sqm freehold plot in one of Norway's most consistently popular mountain cabin areas. At 82 sqm on the main floor — plus 41 sqm of usable loft space above — the layout punches well above its size. This is not a cramped weekend box. It's a proper mountain home, designed to sleep a group comfortably and still feel spacious when it's just two of you.
Walking through the entrance hall, the underfloor heating is the first thing you notice underfoot — a small luxury that earns its weight every single time you stomp back in from a full day on the trails. The entrance is tiled, wide enough to hang dripping ski jackets without chaos, and fitted with proper closet storage. From there, the open living and kitchen area opens up with large windows framing the treeline outside. Late afternoon in winter, the low Nordic light turns everything golden through those windows. The fireplace — actual, functional, not decorative — does the work of heating the space and setting the mood simultaneously. There's something about eating pasta at a pine table with a fire going and snow falling outside that makes even a regular weeknight feel like an occasion.
The kitchen is practical in the best Norwegian tradition: solid wood countertops, integrated appliances, timeless cabinetry without any of the flashy trends that date quickly. The dining area connects directly to a 32 sqm south-facing terrace — in July and August, when Nesfjellet gets long warm evenings and the birch trees are fully green, you'll eat every meal outside. That terrace becomes the heart of summer stays.
Two bedrooms sit on the main floor. The master is generous, with a useful alcove and additional storage. The second bedroom has a family bunk bed — sensible, space-efficient, and exactly what families with kids need. The bathroom is fully tiled with a shower niche, vanity, and toilet, plus provisions for a washing machine already in place. A separate guest WC on the main floor is one of those details you don't think about until eight people are sharing a cabin and you're suddenly very grateful it exists.
The loft — called a hems in Norwegian — is accessed from the entrance staircase and divided into three distinct areas across its 41 sqm. One section has a double bed, another has two singles. For kids, teenagers, or guests who want their own corner of the world, it's genuinely private and functional. This brings the total sleeping capacity comfortably to six or more, making the chalet realistic for extended family trips without anyone drawing the short straw.
Outside, the turf roof and wooden exterior are not aesthetic choices for their own sake — they're built into Norwegian mountain cabin culture for excellent practical reasons. The turf provides natural insulation, the wood weathers gracefully, and the whole structure reads as unmistakably Norwegian in the best way. A 3 sqm outdoor storage shed handles skis, bikes, poles, and all the accumulated kit that comes with an active mountain life.
Now, the location. Nesfjellet Alpin is a short drive away with 15 slopes, 6 lifts, and an 8-seater express gondola that has significantly reduced queue times in recent seasons. For beginners and families, the green and blue runs are genuinely gentle. For anyone more experienced, the red and black runs give you something to work toward. But the cross-country network is arguably the bigger draw for many owners here — hundreds of kilometers of groomed trails spread across the plateau, from easy Sunday loops to full-day touring routes that take you deep into open fjelds where you won't see another person for hours.
Come June, those same trails become mountain bike and hiking paths. The Hallingdal valley below Nesbyen is riddled with trout and char in its lakes and rivers — Sperillen and the Hallingdalselva river are within comfortable reach, and local fishing licenses are easy to obtain through Inatur.no. Nesfjellet Golf's 9-hole course runs through birch woodland with views across the plateau; it's not Augusta, but it's a genuinely lovely place to play a relaxed round on a Wednesday afternoon in August. The area also hosts the Numedal and Hallingdal folk music festival traditions, with local events throughout summer that connect you to a cultural calendar that predates modern tourism by several centuries.
Nesbyen town center is about 15 minutes by car — grocery stores, a pharmacy, the local Coop, and a decent selection of cafés and restaurants including Nesbyen Kro, where the kjøttkaker (Norwegian meatballs in brown gravy) are worth making the trip for on a cold evening. The Bergen Railway stops at Nesbyen Station, around 20 minutes from the cabin, which means Oslo is roughly 2.5 hours by car or reachable by train — a seriously underrated convenience for a property this far into the mountains. Bergen itself is accessible too, making this a realistic option for buyers based in either city.
For international buyers considering a second home in Norway, a few practical points: Norway operates a relatively transparent property market, freehold (selveier) ownership gives you full land rights with no ground lease complications, and the cabin is connected to the main electricity grid and a reliable water supply with year-round road access. The energy rating of C reflects solid construction for a mountain property of this type. Norwegian property law allows foreign nationals to purchase freely without additional restrictions.
Rental income potential at Nesfjellet is strong, particularly in peak winter weeks around Christmas, New Year, and the February school holidays — Norwegian families book mountain cabins months in advance for these periods. Summer lets are growing too as Scandinavian and European visitors increasingly discover the Hallingdal area as a quieter alternative to more crowded alpine destinations.
Key features at a glance:
— 2-bedroom chalet plus 41 sqm loft with three sleeping areas, sleeping 6+
— Built 2018, move-in ready condition with no immediate works required
— 82 sqm main floor area plus full loft level
— 1,614 sqm freehold plot (selveier) with ample outdoor space and parking
— 32 sqm south-facing terrace with direct dining room access
— Underfloor heating in tiled entrance hall
— Wood-burning fireplace in open-plan living area
— Fully equipped kitchen with solid wood countertops and integrated appliances
— Separate guest WC in addition to main bathroom
— Outdoor ski/equipment storage room (3 sqm)
— 100 meters to groomed cross-country ski trail network
— Nesfjellet Alpin ski resort (15 slopes, 8-seater gondola) a short drive away
— Bergen Railway stop at Nesbyen Station, approx. 20 minutes
— Oslo approx. 2.5 hours by car
— Energy rating C, connected to grid and mains water, year-round road access
If you've been thinking about a vacation home in Norway, or a second home base for skiing, hiking, and real mountain life without the overcrowding of the Alps — this is a property worth taking seriously. The combination of strong rental appeal, practical year-round layout, genuine ski-in proximity, and a 2018 build in good condition makes Trollsetlie 28 one of the more straightforwardly compelling options currently available at Nesfjellet.
Get in touch with the Homestra team today to arrange a viewing or request the full documentation package. This kind of property at this price point on a freehold plot doesn't sit on the market for long.
