Ranahytta began building cabins in 1974. In the first few years, the brand built lafted timber cabins, based on local traditions and building styles. But then the Olsen family—who still run Ranahytta today—had a different idea. They would build half-timbered cabins that could be produced and delivered as sections to be completed on site. Over 40 years later, this has proven to be a winning formula.

Today, Ranahytta’s modern production facilities at Mo i Rana ensure that their customers receive cabins of the highest quality, that are long-lasting and weather resistant—in the famous northern Norwegian tradition. The company is managed by Hege Olsen, the third generation of the Olsen family to be in charge.

But while the company is proud of its roots in Northern Norway, this doesn’t limit what it aims to achieve with its products—as Annine Arnesen Gubrandsen, Ranahytta’s digital marketer explains:

“While we’re based in the north, we deliver cabins all over Norway,” she tells Localfolk.

“Our primary goal is to deliver high quality cabins for most people.”

Ranahytta’s product catalogue shows that the brand excels at doing exactly that. The product range contains cabin designs that suit almost anyone—from small to large cabins, with several bedrooms and modern facilities. Meanwhile, the quality of the design and build, allows the cabins to be placed in all of Norway’s diverse environments. And they’re designed to last for generations.

“Our cabin designs are typically for people that want to enjoy the flexibility and simplicity of traditional cabin life, but who also want modern facilities and quality materials that reduce the need for maintenance,” Annine says.

Their typical customer has some experience in cabin life and is now ready to invest money into the cabin of their dreams. They often have a good idea of what they want before the design process starts, and the experts at Ranahytta are happy to work with them to develop their ideas into workable designs.

“Our experts can customise our standard cabin design, and work very closely with the customer to ensure the final design meets the dreams and expectations of the customer,” Annine explains.

Ranahytta does more than just construction. The brand also provides assistance in handling the formalities of the building process and employs experts in building law and project management. This means the company can guide the customer through the whole process of planning, buying and building the cabin.

While Ranahytta operates nationally, it remains based in the north. All cabin elements are produced locally at their factory in Mo i Rana, and the company cooperates closely with the major suppliers of building materials to ensure they source only the highest quality building materials. They also work with local sub-contractors that deliver stairs and windows, and Annine emphasises that the company is conscious about contributing to growth and development in their local area.

Having a solid foundation with good local and national partners is a key part of their strategy in the future.

Luckily, Norwegians are cabin loving people, they’re committed to their dreams of owning their own little piece of paradise. And Ranahytta will continue to deliver that dream from their base in Mo i Rana.