About Trekronå
We wanted to create a break that lasts Go home
Trekronå was created by Henrik and Lene at Ogna. He is a carpenter, she is a social worker, and together they wanted to create a place where people could retreat a little, get closer to nature, and travel home with renewed energy.
What started as an idea in a turbulent time turned into two architecturally designed wooden cabins among the pine trees – built with great commitment, local help, and a clear understanding that small spaces can provide space for great experiences.
Background
An idea in a an uneasy time
In the spring of 2020, Norway closed down. In the midst of uncertainty, Henrik and Lene began asking themselves a question: Could they create something positive for people who needed good experiences and a break from everything that felt unsettling?
The pine forest at Ogna already existed there – somewhere they knew well and loved. The idea of wooden cabins began to take shape: small, well-thought-out cabins that allowed guests to stay close to the forest, but with the comfort that makes it possible to put your shoulders back completely.
The idea was never just about accommodation. The goal was to create a space for relaxation, new perspectives and good memories – alone, with someone you love or with close friends.
From idea to opening
From the sketch to the top of the tree
Architect Manuela Hardy was tasked with turning the idea into a building that was playful, functional and carefully placed in the terrain. She drew inspiration from the wooden cottages of her childhood, the pine forest and the shape of the king.
The project was developed and approved in 2020. In the spring of 2021, construction of the two cabins began, and in December of the same year Trekronå was able to welcome its first guests.
2020
The idea arises during the lockdown. Architect Manuela Hardy develops the project, which is approved by the municipality.
2021
Construction of the two wooden cabins begins in the pine forest at Ogna. Trekronå opens and welcomes its first guests in December.
Local cooperation
Built with local hands
Trekronå was created through close collaboration between professionals, friends, and local stakeholders. Henrik was himself actively involved in the construction process, and many contributed with knowledge, work, and solutions that made it possible to realize the project.
SOM Bygg was responsible for a large part of the construction, while Sirevåg Mekaniske created the steel frame and steel feet that lift the cabins above the ground. On the inside, guests encounter custom-made furniture and carpentry details from, among others, Tjerand Furniture, Kaj Stokkeland and Sigurd Lende. Ceramics from STØV also gives the cabins a local and personal touch.
The local collaboration is not an addition to the story – it is part of what the guests encounter when they arrive here. Each solution, surface and detail has been chosen to create a calm whole that fits into the surrounding forest.
The same consideration guides our daily operations. As far as possible, we clean with ENJO and choose sustainable cleaning products to care for nature and the environment around us.
Trekronau today
Not enough to to be personal
Trekronå consists of two cabins: Green and Yellow. With only two cabins, the place can still be small, quiet, and personal. Henrik and Lene follow up with the guests closely and want everyone to feel well prepared before they take the final part of the way through the forest.
No stay is exactly the same. Some come for the silence. Others want to walk along the beach, enjoy the mini spa, celebrate something, or just spend time together. What they all have in common is the desire to disconnect a little – and be more present where they are.
The host's goal
A place to thrive
Henrik and Lene are sincerely fond of Trekronå and the surrounding area. Their goal is for the stay to be a break that guests remember – a place where it is easy to find a sense of peace and quiet, recharge their batteries, and create good memories.
If you have any questions before booking, or if there are any requirements we should know about, please feel free to contact us. We do our best to ensure that you feel confident throughout the entire experience - from planning at home to the first morning among the treetops.
Further reading
Curious on the architecture?
On the page about the history and architecture you can read more about Manuela Hardy’s idea, the conch-shaped form, the steel construction, the materials and the craftsmanship behind the two cabins.
