# Norwegian Prefabricated Hiking Cabins Spinn Arkitekter's 'Varden' Will Definitely Promote Trekking By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiking-cabin References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/23/spinn-arkitekter-varden-hiking-cabin-storfjellet-mountain-norway/) & [spinnark.no](http://spinnark.no/) A durable, cozy, and aesthetically pleasing hiking cabin has just opened on the Storfjellet mountain in Norway. The compact prefabricated structure is erected for the Norwegian Trekking Association and its purpose is to offer a playful nudge and inspire people to go on hiking adventures. The wooden hiking cabin is created in collaboration between Spinn Arkitekter and Form Engineers who worked extensively to reach a design that "echoes [a] rugged arctic setting." As a result, the shelter effortlessly blends in its surroundings. Thanks to recent developments in the industry, the studios were able to efficiently assemble the hiking cabin on site. The companies dealt with 77 cross-laminated timber panels that "slot together easily like a 3D puzzle." Photo Credits: Tor Even Mathisen, Spinn Arkitekter ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Prefabricated Hiking Cabins:** Opportunity for companies to innovate in the design and assembly of durable, eco-friendly and efficient hiking cabins. - **Outdoor Adventure Tourism:** Disruptive innovation potential in creating unique and immersive experiences for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** Innovative opportunities in using environmentally friendly and renewable materials in the construction industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and visually appealing prefabricated structures for outdoor adventures. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Potential for companies in the tourism and hospitality industry to offer unique and sustainable accommodation options for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Timber and Construction:** Opportunity for companies in the timber and construction industry to develop and supply sustainable construction materials and techniques for prefabricated outdoor cabins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rustic Forest Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rever-drage.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md) - [Affordable Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod.md) - [Arctic Floating Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vipp-guesthouse.md) - [Alpine Valley-Cliff Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivacco-brdy.md) - [Coastal Bright Red Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handegrd-arkitektur.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md)