3-Bed Lakeside Chalet on Rysjøen with Private Shoreline & Annex – Near Trysilfjellet



Rundflovegen 1262, 2429 Tørberget, Tørberget (Norway)
3 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 71m² Floor area
€163,700
Chalet
No parking
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
71m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step out onto the south-facing terrace on a July morning and the lake is absolutely still. Rysjøen sits there like hammered silver, reflecting the pine ridges on the far shore. No road noise. Just the occasional splash of a pike breaking the surface and, somewhere behind the treeline, the soft knock of a woodpecker. This is your first coffee of the day. You haven't checked your phone yet. You might not.
That's the rhythm at Rundflovegen 1262 in Tørberget — a waterfront chalet that manages something increasingly rare in Scandinavia: genuine solitude with a serious mountain resort less than half an hour down the road.
The cabin itself has history. The log walls in the living room were felled and stacked in 1846, originally part of a storage building on a nearby farm. They were moved and rebuilt here, and they've been standing solid ever since. There's something quietly satisfying about sitting next to the modern element fireplace knowing those walls predate the Norwegian constitution's first major amendment. A new wood-burning stove in the kitchen — fitted in 2026 — keeps the social end of the cabin warm and alive on autumn evenings when the temperature drops and the birch trees outside turn gold. The combination of log walls, exposed paneling, and proper fire heating means this place feels like a cabin should feel: grounded, warm, and completely cut off from the noise of ordinary life.
The living room and kitchen share an open plan that makes the space feel generous despite the cabin's 71 square metres of footprint. It's an honest, well-used space — not decorated for a photoshoot, but arranged for real weeks spent here with family. The kitchen was renovated in 2008 and comes fully equipped: cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave, and a ventilator above the hob. Worth noting for international buyers: the cabin runs on electricity and uses a day tank for water supply with a wall-mounted water heater, plus a waterless separation toilet — entirely standard for Norwegian leisure properties of this type and a straightforward, low-maintenance setup once you're familiar with it.
Two bedrooms sit in the main cabin. One has a built-in wardrobe. The 2014 extension added a third sleeping zone with fresh paneling and its own access through the entrance hall, which also connects to the hygiene room. The floors throughout the living areas were relaid in 2012. The exterior got a serious upgrade in 2016 when the log walls were insulated and re-clad in rustic paneling — so the building envelope is in genuinely good shape.
Then there's the annex.
Built in 1999 and extended in 2013, the separate outbuilding handles overflow guests with its own bedroom, hygiene room with toilet and sink, two storage rooms, and — best detail — a private terrace with a windbreak wall and an outdoor fireplace. Guests get independence. You get your mornings back. The annex has a certificate of completion, which matters for insurance and resale.
Outside, the plot slopes gently south toward the water. The 18-square-metre terrace, rebuilt in 2006 and partially covered, catches sun from mid-morning until the light finally gives up late in the evening in summer. Below the terrace, the property has its own shoreline and a boat mooring — and the boat is included in the sale. Kayak the northern arm of the lake before breakfast, drift back in time for eggs. The gravel driveway and on-plot parking mean arrival is easy, even in winter when the snowpack can be substantial.
Tørberget sits in the Trysil municipality, and that name carries serious weight among Scandinavian outdoor enthusiasts. Trysilfjellet — Norway's largest alpine ski resort — is a short drive from the cabin. During winter, 68 prepared slopes, over 100 kilometres of marked cross-country tracks, and a snowpark draw skiers from across Norway and Sweden from December through April. In summer the same mountain infrastructure shifts gears entirely: the 18-hole golf course at Trysil opens, the climbing park fills up, and the marked cycling routes through the surrounding forests become genuinely world-class. The Trysil River, running nearby, is one of the better salmon and trout rivers in Innlandet county.
But the cabin's immediate surroundings are protected. The area around Rysjøen is designated as a nature reserve for wildlife and plant life, and there's a bird sanctuary close by. Cross-country ski tracks run past the property in winter — you can clip into your skis at the door. In summer, the same trails become hiking and mountain-biking paths through forest that hasn't been logged for generations. The wildlife here is not a marketing phrase: elk are common, and the fishing — pike, perch, and the occasional trout — is genuinely productive. Hunting permits are available in the area for those who want them.
For practical access, the nearest town is Trysil, around 25 kilometres away, with supermarkets, a hardware store, restaurants, and the kind of infrastructure that makes extended stays easy. Oslo Gardermoen Airport is approximately three hours by car — a manageable drive on a Friday afternoon that makes this a realistic long-weekend destination from most of Western Europe with a connection through Oslo. The Swedish border is close, and Swedes make up a significant portion of property buyers in this corridor, which speaks to the cross-border appeal and strong rental market.
For international buyers considering this as a vacation home in Norway or a Nordic second home with rental income potential, the Trysil region performs well on short-term rental platforms during both ski season and summer. A managed rental arrangement when you're not in residence is entirely feasible and common in the area, with local agencies experienced in handling international owner arrangements.
The roof is steel plate over the original sheet metal, installed in 2002. Windows are storm windows with single glazing — traditional for the property type. The overall condition is good: this is a cabin that's been cared for, not flipped.
Key features at a glance:
- Waterfront position on Rysjøen with private shoreline and boat mooring (boat included)
- South-facing 18 sqm covered terrace with unobstructed lake views
- Log walls dating to 1846 — genuine historical character
- 3 bedrooms across main cabin and fully insulated detached annex
- 2 hygiene rooms — one in main cabin, one in annex
- Element fireplace in living room plus new wood-burning stove (2026) in kitchen
- Annex with private terrace, outdoor fireplace, and certificate of completion
- Cross-country ski trails directly accessible from the property
- Short drive to Trysilfjellet alpine resort, golf, cycling, and climbing park
- Nature reserve designation — protected landscape, excellent wildlife and birdlife
- Full electrical installation, day tank water supply, waterless separation toilet
- Gravel driveway with on-plot parking
- Log wall insulation and exterior upgrade completed 2016
- 71 sqm total footprint in good maintained condition
- Priced at NOK 163,700 — compelling entry point for the Trysil vacation property market
If you've been looking for a holiday home in Norway that earns its keep in both summer and winter, that comes with genuine waterfront access, and that doesn't require a renovation project before your first proper stay — this is a serious candidate. Properties on the water in this part of Innlandet at this price point don't linger on the market.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a viewing or request the full property documentation. Come in summer and watch the sun track low across the lake at 10pm. Come in winter and ski back through the pines at dusk. Either way, you'll understand immediately why people who find this corner of Norway tend to keep coming back.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 71m²
- Price per m²
- €2,306
- Garden size
- 1017m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 2
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
Images






Sign up to access location details



































