6-Bed Norwegian Chalet with 3 Apartments at Kvamskogen – 1hr Bergen, Ski-In Access



Kvinnhovdebrotet 2, 5600 Norheimsund, Norheimsund (Norway)
6 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · 187m² Floor area
€300,000
Chalet
No parking
6 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
187m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
Step outside on a January morning at Kvinnhovdebrotet 2 and the first thing you hear is silence. Real silence — the kind that only exists at 373 metres above sea level when a fresh layer of snow has settled overnight on Kvamskogen's broad mountain plateau. Then, faintly, the sound of a ski lift starting up 300 metres down the road at Furedalen Alpine Center. Coffee's already on the stove inside. The wood-burning stove in the living room is still ticking with warmth from the night before. This is what owning a Norwegian mountain chalet actually feels like.
Kvamskogen sits in the Kvam municipality of Vestland county, about an hour's drive east of Bergen along the E16 and then south — a route that takes you through the Tokagjelet gorge, one of the more quietly dramatic drives in western Norway. Bergen itself is a proper city with an international airport, the famous Bryggen wharf district, and a fish market that's been running since the 1500s. Kvamskogen is its natural escape hatch. On Friday afternoons in winter, Bergen families pile into their cars and head up here. By Saturday morning, the cross-country tracks are busy and the Furedalen slopes are humming. The mountain community has its own social rhythm, and a property like this — large, flexible, south-facing, privately owned plot of over 2,340 square metres — puts you right in the middle of it.
What makes this particular chalet genuinely unusual is its layout. The main structure has been divided into three fully independent apartments, each with its own living room anchored by a wood-burning stove, a complete kitchen with profiled wooden fronts and tiled backsplash, and a private bathroom. Six bedrooms spread across the three units sleep a serious number of people — bunk beds and singles configured thoughtfully, with children and adults both accounted for. It's the kind of setup that works for extended family reunions where nobody wants to share a bathroom with twelve people, or for groups of friends who want to ski together but still have their own space at the end of the day. You could host three separate families here and everyone gets their own front door, essentially.
The south-facing orientation is not a small thing in Norway. In winter, when sunlight is scarce and precious, a south-facing plot that catches every available hour of it changes the entire feel of a property. The 49-square-metre terrace — substantial enough for a proper outdoor dining setup — gets that light all day. In summer, when Kvamskogen enjoys long, bright evenings that stretch past ten o'clock, the terrace becomes the social hub. Grilled lamb with brunost butter, cold Hansa from the Snarkjøp around the corner, the mountains turning orange. The gravel courtyard in front has room for multiple cars, which matters when you're hosting a full house.
The cross-country ski trails are 150 metres from the door. That's not a marketing approximation — you're putting your skis on at the cabin and gliding directly into groomed tracks that connect across the plateau. Kvamskogen has an extensive network of prepared trails maintained through the winter season, and the terrain suits everyone from beginners to those who want a proper workout across the ridge. Furedalen, just a short walk or ski down the road, handles the alpine side: a small but well-run ski area with lifts and slopes that are particularly good for families with younger children who aren't ready for the bigger resorts.
Come summer, the mountain shifts entirely. Hiking routes spread out in every direction from Kvamskogen — the trail up toward Kvamskogen's high points offers views across Hardangerfjord on clear days, and the fishing at Langvotnevatnet, visible to the east from the property, is legitimate. Perch and trout. Bring a rod. The cycling on the plateau is genuinely good, and the roads are quiet enough that you don't spend the whole time looking over your shoulder.
Public transport stops a one-minute walk from the property, which matters if you have guests arriving without cars. The NAF Kro and local grocery options nearby handle day-to-day supplies, and Norheimsund, the main service town in Kvam, is a quick drive down the mountain for anything more substantial — there's a proper Rema 1000 and a pharmacy there.
The chalet was built in 1960 and has been well maintained, with updates that keep it practical and comfortable without stripping out the traditional Norwegian character. Pine-panelled walls and ceilings, solid construction, a basement with dedicated storage rooms for all the skis, boots, poles, bikes, fishing gear, and everything else that accumulates when you're living an outdoor life year-round. The public water and sewage connections mean there are no well or septic complications — reliable utilities, twelve months a year.
For international buyers looking at second home investment in Norway, Kvamskogen represents a market with genuine year-round appeal that doesn't depend entirely on one season. The triple-apartment configuration gives this property real rental income potential — you can live in one unit and rent the other two, or rent all three during peak weeks in February and March when Norwegian school holidays send every Bergen family looking for a mountain bed. Property ownership in Norway is straightforward for EU and EEA citizens, and Norwegian property law is transparent and well-regulated. Non-EEA buyers should take independent legal advice, as concession rules can apply to certain rural properties, though recreational properties at Kvamskogen are generally not subject to agricultural concession requirements.
The winter-plowed road directly to the property is, practically speaking, one of the most important features here. Many cabins in Norwegian mountain areas are inaccessible without a snowmobile or significant digging after heavy snowfall. This one isn't. You can drive up on any day of the year.
Key features at a glance:
- 6 bedrooms across 3 fully independent apartments, each with its own living room, kitchen, and bathroom
- 187 square metres of living space on a privately owned 2,340+ square metre plot
- 300 metres from Furedalen Alpine Center ski lifts and slopes
- 150 metres from groomed cross-country ski trails
- South-facing with 49 square metre terrace and mountain views toward Langvotnevatnet
- Winter-plowed road with direct access year-round
- Wood-burning stoves in each apartment's living room
- Traditional Norwegian pine panelling with fully updated kitchens and bathrooms
- Basement storage for sports equipment across two dedicated rooms
- Connected to public water and sewage systems
- Large gravel courtyard with ample parking for multiple vehicles
- Public transport stop one minute on foot
- Approximately 1 hour drive from Bergen and Bergen Airport Flesland
- Built 1960, well maintained, good move-in condition
- Strong rental income potential with multi-unit layout
This is the kind of property that changes how a family experiences Norway. Not a weekend away booked months in advance, but a standing invitation — your own place on the mountain, your own skis in the basement, your own terrace for the long June evenings. Three independent apartments make it flexible enough to grow with whatever you need it to be over time: full family retreat, rental income generator, shared ownership between friends, or simply a generous mountain home with room for everyone who matters.
Reach out through Homestra today to arrange a private viewing. Properties with this combination of size, location, and year-round access at Kvamskogen do not sit on the market long — and once you've stood on that terrace with a morning coffee watching the snow, you'll understand why.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 6
- Size
- 187m²
- Price per m²
- €1,604
- Garden size
- 2340m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 3
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- Chalet
- Energy label
Unknown
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