Wilderness Huts and Shelters

This collection features diverse wilderness accommodations across the Østerdalen region, ranging from architecturally unique treehouses in Ringsaker to historic mountain dairy farms in Rendalen. The list includes free, basic shelters like Steinhytta and Samtjernsbua, which provide essential protection for hikers and skiers, alongside traditional timber chalets and managed cabins like Vollkoia, which serves as a central hub for the local cross-country skiing network.

Tretopphytter.no

Elevated treehouse cabins situated eight meters above the forest floor in Ringsaker. These structures feature large windows for wildlife viewing and include basic kitchen facilities and wood-burning stoves.

Naustet ved Lyngen

A basic, free-to-use boathouse shelter providing accessible protection for hikers and fishers along the shoreline.

St.Olav

A traditional mountain cabin located in the Veldre Almenning area, serving as a rest point for hikers and cross-country skiers.

Vollkoia

A central cabin in Furnes Almenning that serves as a major hub for the local cross-country skiing network, offering indoor seating and simple refreshments during the winter season.

Søvollen seter

A traditional mountain dairy farm in Rendalen offering accommodation in historic timber buildings within a preserved pastoral landscape.

Steinhytta

A simple stone shelter providing basic protection from the elements in the mountain terrain between Øyer and Ringebu.

Harland

A basic wilderness shelter and hut located in the upland forest region, accessible via local hiking trails.

Samtjernsbua

A small wilderness hut situated by Lake Samtjernet, offering basic shelter for hikers and forest workers.

Fjerdingsbua

A rustic timber wilderness cabin used as a rest stop or overnight shelter in the forested mountain transition zone.

Spekedalssetra

A historic mountain farm in Rendalen featuring traditional timber architecture, located near the entrance to the Spekedalssetra valley.