Cozy Alpine Cabins Surrounded By Extraordinary Beauty
Sometimes when you’re stuck in traffic or surrounded by loud people, you wish you could teleport yourself to the mountains to enjoy the silence and the view. So, where would you go and what type of cabin do you prefer? We have carefully curated a list of irresistible alpine shelters for you to consider.
This cabin in Skuta, an area with an extreme alpine climate, is the result of a collaboration between OFIS Architects, AKT II, and Harvard GSD Students. Completed in 2015, it is a cozy yet practical shelter that withstands the challenging mountain conditions. If you ever want to get away, you can find this cabin in Slovenia.
This Alpine cabin cantilevered from a cliff has a breathtaking design. The architectural masterpiece blends beautifully with its natural surroundings. The cabin offers stunning panoramic views of the mountains and valleys.
Inside, the minimalist design creates a sense of tranquility and harmony. The open floor plan maximizes space and allows for seamless flow between rooms. The use of large windows brings the outside in, creating a seamless connection with nature.
The cabin is equipped with modern amenities, including a fully equipped kitchen and luxurious bathroom. Its remote location provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weekend getaway or a longer retreat, this Alpine cabin offers the perfect escape.
OFIS Architects also designed this cabin at the Slovenian-Italian border. The shelter cantilevers over the edge of the mountain and puts your senses to the test. This thing was designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and deal with the topographic challenges of the site.
The view from Mount Kanin is extraordinary and this is the best place to enjoy it from.
Woodland cabin
If you’re not a fan of extreme weather conditions on mountaintops, maybe you’d prefer spending time in a forest, listening to nature and finding inspiration. If that’s the case, you might enjoy Tom’s Hut, a timber cabin designed by Raumhochrosen in Austria. This cozy retreat belongs to its owner, who is both a life coach and a songwriter.
The Clara cabin
The region of New Hampshire in the United States is charming and relaxing, especially when experienced in a small and cozy cabin like Clara. This 160 square feet cabin offers both functionality and comfort with its stylish wooden interior and black exterior. Clara was designed in 2015 by Wyatt Komarin, Addison Godine, and Rachel Moranis.
Norway is known for its beautiful views and minimalist cabins. Cabin Vindheim, located in Lillehammer, is a prime example. Built by Vandehaugen in 2016, this cabin spans 65 square meters. Nestled in the forest, it offers a picturesque backdrop of conifer trees and mountains.
The design draws inspiration from classic snowbound cabins, with only the roofs visible beneath the snow.
A Little House on the Ferry
In spite of its name, the Little House on the Ferry comprises three micro cabins connected by outdoor decks. Located on Vinalhaven, an island off the coast of Maine, these cabins were designed by GO Logic. Just imagine yourself in this modern space with fireplaces, cozy seating, and expansive windows.
The interior is beautifully minimalistic and elegant.
Lieptgas, Switzerland, is where Selina Walder and Georg Nickisch built a cozy cabin in 2012. The site was previously occupied by a wooden shelter and stable. The new design is modern and connected to the forest, with concrete walls replacing wood.
From a distance, all you see is a big rock. But closer, it reveals its secret: a small wooden cabin hidden inside a concrete shell shaped like a rock. It’s the perfect place for solitude and peace, offering wonderful mountain views. This project was created by Bureau A.
Located near the Eagle Cap Wilderness Preserve in Oregon, US, the Signal Shed was built in 2008 by Ryan Lingard Design as a temporary home or retreat. It sits on pier footings and has a close relationship with its surroundings, which the designers respected.
Olson Kundig designed the Rolling Huts as low-tech accommodations for visiting friends. Completed in 2008 in Mazama, United States, the huts provide a more comfortable alternative to RVs or tents. The owner’s goal was to let the meadow return to its natural state, resulting in a low-impact design.
This award-winning design by Miller Kendrick Architects celebrates the beauty of the Welsh landscape. The cabin utilizes locally-sourced materials, with an exterior clad in reclaimed wood, giving it a stone-like appearance from a distance. Inside, the cabin boasts a warm and cozy interior with a sculptural aesthetic.
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city by renting this beautiful retreat.
The ARK shelter is unique because it’s a mobile home that can be placed anywhere. It has a simple and modern design with a dark exterior shell and full height windows that bring in the outdoors.
New Zealand offers stunning landscapes and views. You can appreciate them from the comfort of a PurePod cabin. These cabins, made of steel and glass, provide a unique off-the-grid experience surrounded by nature.
With all the necessary amenities, PurePods are the perfect choice for your next adventure.
If you have a fear of heights, this is not the place for you. This hotel is literally hanging from the side of a cliff in the Swiss Alps. It was a project by Andrii Rozhko and it features its own helipad and a sculptural facade with large windows and skylights.
A chapel in the Alps:
Some find peace in the woods, others in a chapel. If you’re in the latter category, take a look at this remarkable Catholic chapel nestled in the Swiss Alps. Designed by Joaquim Portela Arquitetos, it reaches for the sky, capturing and filtering light through an angled skylight.
The only opening in the chapel is the entrance.
This chapel serves as a museum, providing a serene sanctuary for visitors to refresh their mind and soul.
A museum atop an Alpine peak? Surprising, but the uniqueness is what sets it apart. Situated on Mount Kronplatz and designed by Zaha Hadid, this museum boasts underground galleries and a cantilevered viewing platform.
Experience the Messner Mountain Museum Corones at 2,275 meters above sea level in South Tyrol, Italy.
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