Træna Municipality
in Norway

A weather-beaten fisherman's cabin on the UNESCO-protected Vegaøyan has been thoughtfully renovated by Stockholm-based design studio Kolman Boye Architects. An airy living space wraps around an open wood-burning fireplace, and large windows frame the rugged Norwegian landscape. Days are spent kayaking to nearby coves, hiking coastal trails and summiting Trollvasstinden mountain, and slowing down.

At the edge of the Arctic Circle, Ytrí (a name drawn from Old Norse, meaning 'the outer point') sits among the remote Træna archipelago, where low-slung buildings meet sharp, sea-cut peaks and an endless horizon. Drawing on fishing heritage, its design pairs weathered materials with clean lines and light-filled interiors. Summer days stretch long – spent island-hopping by boat, hiking to ancient caves or swimming in clear waters alongside seals and white-tailed eagles. Back ashore, a sauna, boathouse and seafood-led restaurant anchor this elemental retreat by the open sea.