Nine idyllic Nordic cabins showcase the summerhouse tradition

Across the Nordics, summer revolves around retreating to countryside timber dwellings, with roughly 1.8 million cabins and summerhouses. Originally back-to-nature basics, many now blend modern comforts with a renewed simplicity, driven by environmental concerns and digital detox desires. The feature spotlights nine exceptional examples, from mid-century architect Wenche Selmer's bare-minimum builds to eco-conscious new designs, celebrating the open-air philosophy of friluftsliv.