4-Bed Mountain Chalet in Bykle, 10km from Hovden Ski Resort – Large Terrace & Sledding Hill



Nordlivegen 31, 4754 Bykle, Bykle (Norway)
4 Bedrooms · 2 Bathrooms · 139m² Floor area
€431,858
Chalet
No parking
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
139m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a January morning and the first thing you notice is the silence — not the absence of sound, but the particular hush of fresh snow settling over the Setesdal mountains. The sledding hill starts literally at the edge of the terrace. The kids are already pulling on boots before breakfast is ready. This is daily life at Nordlivegen 31.
Perched on a natural knoll in the Nordli area of Bykle, this four-bedroom mountain chalet sits at 776 meters above sea level with a southwest-facing outlook that pulls in sunlight from morning through late afternoon. The views across the ridgeline are the kind that don't get old — not after a weekend, not after a decade. And at 49 square meters, the timber terrace isn't a small afterthought you squeeze a table onto. It's a proper outdoor room where July dinners stretch well past nine o'clock.
The chalet itself was originally built in 2009, then comprehensively renovated in 2025. That combination matters. The bones are solid mountain-build. The interiors now reflect current standards — clean finishes, quality materials, underfloor heating in both bathrooms, modern kitchen fittings, and a layout that actually works for groups rather than just looking good in photographs.
On the ground floor, the living room anchors the space. Large windows frame the mountains and bring the light inside, while a fireplace handles the atmospheric heavy lifting on cold evenings. You can smell the woodsmoke before you're through the door after a long day on the trails. The dining area flows naturally from the kitchen — spacious enough for eight, comfortable for four. One bedroom sits on this floor, useful for guests who'd rather not manage stairs after a day of skiing. Both bathrooms are split across the two levels, which makes the logistics of larger groups far less complicated than you'd think.
Upstairs, three more bedrooms and a loft lounge with its own balcony create a secondary living zone. Families with teenagers will understand immediately why this matters. It's a retreat within a retreat — somewhere to read, play cards, or watch the last light fade off the mountain without interrupting whoever's watching a film downstairs. One of the bathrooms up here includes a bathtub, which earns its keep after a full day on the cross-country trails.
The practical side holds up equally well. There's a dedicated ski storage room outside — no wet gear draped over the hallway radiator. Parking is direct and easy. Broadband is connected, which makes remote working a genuine option rather than a compromise. A laundry room with washing machine and dryer connections is included, as is a utility room that could be converted into a sauna. At this elevation, that upgrade would see serious use.
About the location specifically: Hovden is roughly ten kilometers north, and it's not a generic ski resort. The Hovden Alpinsenter has 17 alpine runs served by seven lifts, but what really distinguishes the area is the cross-country network — over 200 kilometers of groomed trails winding through the Hardangervidda plateau region, some of the most significant Nordic terrain in southern Norway. Direct trail access begins 150 meters from the cabin. You don't drive to ski. You ski from here.
Summer in Setesdal is underrated and significantly quieter than winter. The same trails that carry skiers in February become routes for hikers and mountain bikers from June onwards. Nearby Hovden Fjellandsby hosts its popular summer hiking weeks, and the Otra river — which defines the valley below — offers some genuinely good fly-fishing for trout and salmon. A natural bathing pool in the stream close to the cabin area provides the kind of cold-water swimming experience that Norwegians have quietly known about for generations. It's bracing. It's excellent.
The wider Setesdal valley deserves mention too. Rysstad, about 40 kilometers south, has the Setesdal Museum and the kind of traditional architecture — stabbur storehouses, rose-painted interiors — that puts the region's history in real perspective. Valle, midway between Rysstad and Bykle, is a small village with a good café and a summer market that draws visitors from across the county. For everyday needs, a grocery store is ten minutes by car and a bus stop is two minutes' walk from the door.
For international buyers considering this as a Norwegian mountain holiday home or second home in Europe, the legal framework is accessible. EU and EEA citizens face no restrictions on property purchase in Norway. Non-EEA buyers may need to obtain a concession permit, though for holiday properties this is generally straightforward. Norway's property tax obligations are relatively light compared to many other European jurisdictions, and Bykle municipality has historically maintained reasonable annual costs for cabin owners. The local rental market is active — Hovden's popularity throughout the ski season means short-term letting income is a realistic prospect for owners who aren't using the property year-round.
The plot itself is 1,001 square meters of freehold land. That matters in a mountain region where many cabins sit on leasehold plots. You own the ground beneath you outright.
Key features at a glance:
- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across 139 sqm of living space
- Renovated in 2025, original build 2009 — move-in ready condition
- 49 sqm southwest-facing terrace with all-day sun exposure
- Sledding hill directly accessible from the terrace
- Cross-country ski trail access 150 meters from the door
- 10 km to Hovden Alpinsenter (approx. 12-minute drive)
- Freehold plot of 1,001 sqm at 776 meters elevation
- Fireplace in living room, underfloor heating in both bathrooms
- Loft lounge with private balcony on the upper floor
- Exterior ski storage room and ample parking
- Utility room with sauna conversion potential
- Broadband internet connected
- Bus stop 2 minutes' walk away
- Natural bathing pool in nearby stream
- EV charging point installation possible
This kind of property — updated to modern standards, well-positioned between the ski lifts and the trail network, with a terrace that earns its square footage — doesn't appear in Bykle often. The combination of a private sledding hill, direct trail access, four bedrooms, and genuine mountain views at this price point makes it worth serious attention.
If you're considering a vacation home in Norway, a mountain second home in Scandinavia, or simply a base from which to make the most of one of Europe's great outdoor regions, get in touch through Homestra today. Viewings can be arranged at short notice, and the team can walk you through the specifics of purchasing as an international buyer. The mountain isn't going anywhere — but this particular spot on it won't wait indefinitely.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 4
- Size
- 139m²
- Price per m²
- €3,107
- Garden size
- 1001m²
- 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
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