Whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddler, you might be looking for new places to explore. Check out these wonderful kayaking cabins.
Pull your paddle through glassy mountain lakes, with views over pine treetops, or with the scent of the fjord's sea salt in your nose. Not much beats a truly great paddling experience in beautiful surroundings. Combine it with dinner and an overnight stay at one of these fantastic cabins, and your day will be complete.
Watch the video of three kayaking cabins:
Øitangen – The Heart of Jomfruland National Park
On the northern tip of Jomfruland, right in the heart of the National Park, you will find Øitangen. A wonderful place among the trees with large outdoor areas, a pier, and a swimming beach nearby.
BEAUTIFUL: Øitangen offers great surroundings for swimming and paddling enthusiasts. Photo: John Petter Nordbø.
Year-round, this great cabin, offers excellent accommodation options and fantastic paddling surroundings. It is easy to get here by water taxi.
Book your stay in advance
If you are planning a trip along the coast, please note that most coastal cabins must be booked in advance.
This applies to coastal cabins, but also to many popular unserviced cabins located in the forests close to urban areas. Because these cabins are easily accessible from where people live, they fill up quickly, especially on weekends.
How to Book:
You can easily plan your stay and reserve your beds online. For a complete step-by-step guide on how the system works, visit the DNT Cabin Booking Information Page.
By Kayak to Seilerhytta
Are you looking for a kayaking cabin where you never lose sight of the ocean? Then Seilerhytta in Tvedestrand, just outside Borøya, is the place for you. Here you can paddle, eat, and sleep with the sea spray fresh in your mind.
The cabin is idyllically situated with ocean views towards Møkkalasset lighthouse, and within short distance to islets and skerries in Raet National Park.
SEA AIR: Seilerhytta is a kayaking cabin with a capital "K"! Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre.
You can easily reach the cabin either by your own boat or by water taxi. The cabin has five bedrooms in total, so there is plenty of room for your entire group of paddling enthusiasts.
Guvåghytta – Norway’s Most Beautiful Coastal Cabin?
Head to Vesterålen Turlag’s most popular cabin, Guvåghytta. With a rowboat and six canoes available for free loan, climbing walls right by the cabin, a 3.7-acre property, and several hundred meters to the nearest neighbor, the cabin offers both tranquility and activity.
From Guvåghytta, you have a beautiful view towards Langøya and Hadseløya in Vesterålen. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre.
Start your day out in the morning sun with a view over the Vesterålsfjord before you pick up your paddle for a kayaking experience in surroundings you won't soon forget. It’s also hard to go wrong ending the day around the established campfire site on the grounds to talk about the day that has passed.
Coastal History at Furøya
Located in the heart of the Tvedestrandfjord, the idyllic island of Furøya is a protected cultural heritage site managed by the local municipality and the Norwegian Trekking Association (Aust-Agder Turistforening).
At Furøya near Tvedestrand, you stay in historic buildings right in the heart of the idyllic archipelago.
The island offers two beautifully restored, unserviced DNT cabins located right by the water's edge, making it a perfect destination for kayakers, boaters, and families.
Gjestehuset (The Guesthouse)
This grand, Swiss-chalet style building offers modern comfort with 18 beds divided into two fully equipped apartments. Opened in 2021 after extensive restoration, it allows guests to book either a single bed, a private room, or an entire floor.
Forpakterboligen (The Tenant’s House)
This charming, historic cottage is located just behind the Guesthouse and is perfect for families or smaller groups. It sleeps 8 people across three cozy bedrooms and must be rented in its entirety for a completely private stay.
Live Like a Fisherman at Sildevika
The old fishing facility Sildevika outside Porsgrunn consists of a main house, a boathouse, and a pier, making it an eldorado for those who love life by the shore. Here you can enjoy beach life with swimming and fishing, or you can launch your kayak and head out on an adventure. There are excellent excursion destinations in the Ormerfjord.
At Sildevika outside Porsgrunn, you can enjoy the most beautiful summer evenings. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre.
At Sildevika, there is a pier for visitors and good options for tenting right near the cabin.
Enjoy the Days at Veslekillingen
In the Drammensfjord lies Veslekillingen, a truly cozy place with lots of charm and an excellent starting point for kayak trips. Veslekillingen is an idyllic summer cabin with a fantastic location right in the middle of the island of Killingen in Sandebukta, north of Holmestrand. The cabin is well separated from neighboring properties.
At Veslekillingen, there are great outdoor areas for relaxing and playing. And just below lies the beach, with kayaks available to borrow. Photo: Marius Dalseg Sætre.
You can reach the island using only a rowboat or your own kayak from Bjerkøya Boat Club (Bjerkøya Båtforening) in Sande municipality. The rowboats are locked with the standard DNT key. Out on Veslekillingen, there are kayaks available for guests to borrow.
