Log Cabins in Sweden

Log cabins in Sweden - romance and adventure in the forest

A Swedish log cabin is an iconic image - surrounded by forest, perhaps perched on a lake shore, it is an image of tranquility and quiet beauty.

Wood is a wonderful material for building a house. Its excellent insulating properties mean that log cabins remain warm in winter and cool in summer, plus their aesthetic appeal and welcoming atmosphere make log cabins an ideal choice for a close-to-nature holiday.

Throughout human history, people have turned to wooden structures for a mixture of comfort and durability. One story tells of a Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights who, around 1500, insisted that wooden accommodation be built on to his stone castle to provide a greater feeling of warmth and cosiness. Many cabins built around the same time still survive today in the forests of Scandinavia, the Alps and the Balkans. While there are many established techniques for building log cabins and many regions of the world have developed their own methods, it is Scandinavian log cabins, with their round logs and bottom-cut corner notches, which have remained most popular and are most commonly seen throughout the world. Attractive and natural from the outside, log cabins are also snug and welcoming on the inside, and curled up with the one you love next to a roaring fire in a log cabin in the wilderness is surely many people's vision of the perfect romantic evening.

Nature Travels offers a number of options for log cabin holidays in Sweden, ideal for couples seeking a romantic break, active families with an interest in outdoor activities in the surrounding wilderness or groups of friends looking to spend time together.