Step outside on a January morning at Tveitavegen 104 and the world is white and silent. The Myrkdalen valley stretches out below you, mountain ridges catching the pale Nordic light, and the only sound is the creak of snow underfoot as you clip into your cross-country skis right at the edge of the plot. By 9am you're gliding through groomed trails. By noon you're back inside, wool socks drying on the rack, the wood-burning stove ticking with heat, and a pot of something warm on the gas burners. This is what you bought a Norwegian mountain chalet for.
Myrkdalen sits in the Voss municipality of Vestland county, tucked into a high valley about two hours east of Bergen along the E16. It's not the most famous ski destination in Norway — that's exactly the point. Where Geilo and Hemsedal fill up on peak weekends, Myrkdalen keeps a quieter pace. The Myrkdalen Mountain Village and its alpine ski resort are ten minutes by car from the door here, offering 34 slopes and lifts that run from late November through April. Snow reliability in this valley is genuinely good — the elevation and orientation mean conditions hold when lower resorts are struggling. Skiers and boarders who know Norway's mountains seek this place out specifically.
The chalet at Tveitavegen 104 was built in 1965, and the log walls show it — in the best way. There's a solidity to the construction, a warmth that modern timber-frame cabins often can't quite replicate. It's been kept in good condition over the decades, with quality updates throughout, and it sits on a 763-square-metre plot that gives it real breathing room from the neighbouring properties. Privacy up here isn't a marketing word. You genuinely don't feel crowded.
Inside, 87 square metres is arranged practically across four bedrooms. Norwegian cabin culture prizes sleeping capacity — you want room for the whole family, a couple of friends, a mix of both. The layout delivers that. The main living area opens up around those large windows, and the mountain and valley panorama they frame changes hour by hour depending on the light and the season. In winter the slopes are lit in shades of blue and white. Come July, the same view is a rolling green with wildflowers up to the treeline.
The kitchen is modern and properly equipped — integrated fridge-freezer, dishwasher, oven, and gas burners on the cooktop. Gas burners matter in a mountain kitchen. They're faster, more responsive, and they keep working if the power flickers during a winter storm. The open-plan connection between kitchen, dining and living areas makes the space feel larger than the square footage suggests, and a big dining table is easy to fit — which matters when you're hosting eight people after a day on the slopes. The wood-burning stove anchors the living room. Underfloor heating runs through parts of the cabin. The entrance hall is tiled, which anyone who's ever dragged ski boots through a carpeted hallway will immediately appreciate.
The bathroom has a shower, toilet and washbasin. One bathroom across four bedrooms is the honest Norwegian cabin formula — it works when everyone's on a mountain schedule and mornings run like clockwork. The basement holds three separate storage rooms, which is genuinely useful. Ski equipment, hiking gear, bikes, tool storage — it all has a place. Electric vehicle charging is installed on the property. A private road gives year-round access.
Summer here gets overlooked, which is a mistake. The Myrkdalen valley in June and July is exceptional hiking country. The Raundalsryggen ridge trail, the routes up toward Trondaberg, the longer multi-day walks connecting into the broader Voss hiking network — there are weeks' worth of trails within reach. Mountain biking has grown significantly in the area, with the Myrkdalen resort running lift-accessed bike trails in summer. The river systems nearby draw fly fishers. The pace slows, the light stays long — Norway's summer evenings at this latitude are something you need to experience to believe.
Bergen is two hours by car and worth the drive. Walk Bryggen's medieval wharf, eat fiskesuppe at Fisketorget market, pick up provisions at Mathallen food hall. The city punches well above its size for a weekend excursion. Voss, about 30 minutes from the chalet, is a proper town with a full range of shops, a grocery run that's straightforward, and its own reputation as Norway's extreme sports capital — the Ekstremsportveko festival every June draws kayakers, paragliders and skydivers from across Europe, and the energy is infectious if you happen to be based nearby that week.
The nearest bus stop is about 12 minutes on foot, which means you're not entirely car-dependent, though most owners will drive. Bergen Airport Flesland is roughly two and a half hours away, with good connections across Europe. For international buyers considering Norway as a second home destination, the practical entry point is relatively straightforward — Norway's property market is transparent and well-regulated, with clear ownership structures for foreign nationals. It's worth engaging a Norwegian solicitor early in the process to navigate the specifics, but there are no unusual barriers to international purchase here.
Rental income potential in Myrkdalen is real. The resort area sees strong demand for short-term lets in both the winter ski season and summer hiking period, and a four-bedroom cabin in good condition, positioned within ten minutes of the lifts, commands solid rates on the short-let market. Norwegian cabin rentals through platforms like Airbnb and Finn.no operate in a well-established market. Many owners cover a significant portion of annual running costs through a handful of peak-week rentals.
Key features at a glance:
- 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom across 87 sqm of well-maintained log construction
- 763 sqm private plot with balcony/terrace, garden area and fire pit
- Wood-burning stove plus underfloor heating in parts of the cabin
- Modern kitchen with gas burners, integrated dishwasher, oven and fridge-freezer
- Cross-country ski trail access directly from the property
- 10-minute drive to Myrkdalen Mountain Village alpine ski resort
- Three basement storage rooms for ski equipment, bikes and gear
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
- Year-round private road access
- Bus stop approximately 12 minutes on foot
- Grocery store 8 minutes by car in Vinje
- Bergen city centre approximately 2 hours by car
- Bergen Airport Flesland around 2.5 hours
- Property connected to mains water and electricity
- Good condition throughout, built 1965 with quality updates
At €329,000, this is a serious mountain vacation home in a destination that rewards those who know where to look. Not the flashiest resort in Norway — just one of the most consistently good ones. Four bedrooms, proper outdoor storage, direct trail access, and a view that makes you put the coffee down and just stand at the window for a moment. That feeling doesn't get old.
Get in touch with the Homestra team today to arrange a viewing or to request the full property documentation. Norway's mountain chalet market moves — when the right cabin comes up in Myrkdalen, it doesn't sit for long.
