Oh, my. Who doesn’t want a piece of this action?
Sweden’s oldest mountain hotel, the 1,700-acre Fjällnäs Reserve, was built in 1882 as a retreat for Swedish royalty to experience the majesty of what Fjällnäs calls ‘the eight seasons.’ [I really recommend clicking that link].
Situated on the Arctic Circle, the last stop before the Norwegian border, the hotel is surrounded by a stark landscape of birch forests and barren mountain peaks. Rooms feature slate and scrubbed pine surfaces and are simply outfitted in white linens, sheepskin pillows and throws, and Josef Frank fabrics.
How lovely are these living areas? They are certainly no imitation of ‘Scandi Chic’ – this is what I love about Scandinavian design, its pure response to the environment around it. No pretence, just practical, cosy, sturdy and simple elements.
Just imagine staring out into those woods from those wide and generous windows – a retreat in the purest form of the word.
Lovely Day
The House at Hautefage
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