# Sleek Tourist Cabins The Rabot Tourist Cabin Shelters Hikers in the Mountains By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-08-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourist-cabin References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/rabot-tourist-cabin-jva-norway/33452/) & [jva.no](http://www.jva.no/projects/small/rabot-tourist-cabin.aspx) The Rabot tourist cabin is a cabin located around 1,200 meters above sea level in the [rugged Okstindan mountain range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut) in Norway. It was designed by Norwegian architecture firm JVA. It is an official [Norwegian Trekking Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwegian-aura-mandara-spa) cabin set up to shelter hikers from harsh weather. The cabin, which borrows its name from late French geographer and glacier scientist Charles Rabot, measures 70 square meters is divided into seven dorm-style bedrooms with a total of 30 beds. The cabin also houses two bathrooms, a kitchen, dining room, mezzanine, two common areas and storage rooms stocked with firewood and fireplaces. The Rabot tourist cabin's windows are specially calibrated to withstand powerful winds. The exterior cladding is constructed from [thick local timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac). The building is also designed to be energy-efficient, with a solar array providing electricity for lighting purposes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Tourist Cabin Shelters:** Opportunity to design and create innovative shelters for tourists in remote locations with sustainable materials and energy-efficient features. - **Mountain Range Architecture:** Innovative architectural designs tailored for mountainous landscapes using durable and weather-resistant materials. - **Remote Weatherproof Cabins:** Demand for weatherproof cabins equipped with essential amenities in remote locations for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hospitality companies to create unique accommodation options for adventure travelers seeking comfortable and sustainable shelters in remote locations. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to specialize in designing tourist cabins and shelters that blend seamlessly with the natural landscape while providing essential amenities and energy-efficient features. - **Outdoor Recreation:** Opportunity for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to collaborate with architects and hospitality providers to develop and market weatherproof cabins for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Circular Windowed Woodland Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-nest.md) - [Rustic Forest Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rever-drage.md) - [Arctic Floating Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-vipp-guesthouse.md) - [Coastal Bright Red Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handegrd-arkitektur.md) - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Lake-Bordering Timber Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3ae.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Boulder-Resembling Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrse.md)