Klara Fjällhus – turnkey mountain retreats – without the project management
Building a mountain retreat doesn’t need to be complicated.
Special conditions apply in the mountains, with snow zones, detailed development plans and logistics affecting both the architecture and the delivery. This can put people off starting the project – despite their dream of a house in the mountains.
Klara Fjällhus has been developed to remove the project management from the equation. You receive a turnkey mountain retreat, tailored to your plot and designed for the climate. The architecture, structural engineering, production and project management are held together within one and the same organisation. You have a single responsible party from the first decision to the finished building.
Klara Fjällhus is backed by Sommarnöjen’s housebuilding factory and an organisation with experience of over a thousand completed projects. The result is a mountain retreat that unites form, function and delivery – making the route to the mountains simpler than you think.
Building mountain retreats on the mountain’s own terms
Klara is not just a holiday home that has been adapted for winter. The houses are designed with mountain conditions as their starting point.
Roof pitch and proportions meet snow zone requirements and detailed development plans without compromise. The specification of the structure takes account of the climate from the first line drawn. The floor plans are designed for an active life involving movement, equipment and distinct seasons.
The architecture is robust but restrained. Contemporary without being trend-sensitive. Every line and detail is informed by both location and function.
Materials and details for life in the mountains
A mountain retreat must be able to take rigorous use.
With snow, moisture and temperature fluctuations demanding high quality materials and workmanship, wood, surface treatments and details are chosen with the same care as the proportions and floor plan.
The interior features natural materials that age beautifully and feel right for the mountain environment. The surfaces are robust without being rough. Entrances and storage are designed for sub-zero temperatures, wet outdoor clothing and many people in a small space.
Nothing here is fragile. Just materials and details that can handle the life being lived.
Fixed-price full-service agreement
A house designed for the mountains also requires a clear route to the finished building.
Building a mountain house involves many elements – from a building permit and groundwork to coordination of tradespeople and deliveries. With Klara Fjällhus, everything is brought together in one full-service agreement.
You have a single responsible party for the whole project, while the schedule, finances and delivery are all held together within one and the same organisation.
For those wanting full predictability, there is the option of a fixed-price full-service agreement. You know what the project will cost before construction begins – and who bears responsibility at every stage.
The process is built on the same model that Sommarnöjen uses, and one that has been tried and tested over more than 20 years in projects across the country. The difference is that the houses are developed specifically for mountain environments.
Read more about turnkey mountain retreats, models and the process on the Klara Fjällhus website.
Mountain retreats in development projects
Architecture in the mountains requires context.
Klara Fjällhus works in areas where the overall vision is just as important as the individual house. The design concept, materials and proportions are kept unified throughout the project, ensuring that the environment is considered from the first volume to the finished site.
Your mountain retreat starts here
Architecture for the mountains. Simpler than you think.
Discover Klara Fjällhus.Frequently asked questions about turnkey mountain retreats
A turnkey mountain retreat is a house delivered complete and ready to move into. With Klara Fjällhus, the architecture, structural engineering, production and coordination are included in a single full-service agreement, giving you one responsible party from the first drawing to the finished building.
A full-service agreement means that a single party is responsible for the entire project – from permits and design to delivery. For those wanting to build a mountain retreat, this means fewer people to deal with, clearer responsibility and better predictability throughout the process.
Yes, there is the option of a fixed-price full-service agreement. where the scope and cost of the project are established before construction begins, so you know the situation before work begins.
The cost of building a mountain retreat depends on the size, the conditions of the plot, groundwork and the chosen model. In mountain environments, snow zones and local detailed development plans also affect the construction.
Klara Fjällhus offers the option of a fixed-price full-service agreement, giving you predictable project costs. For a concrete quote based on your plot and your requirements, please contact us.
The timeframe depends on the scope of the project, the conditions of the plot and local processing times for building permits.
The actual production takes place in a factory under controlled conditions for an efficient and structured building process. Before an agreement is signed, you will receive a clear schedule covering the entire path to moving in.
Klara Fjällhus specialises in mountain retreats and is developed for the specific conditions of the mountains, with floor plans adapted for an active life in the mountains.
The houses are built in Sommarnöjen’s factory and delivered by the same organisation. The difference lies in the focus: Klara is entirely focused on mountain environments, while Sommarnöjen develops a broader range for other types of location.
Klara Fjällhus is an independent division within Sommarnöjen. The range is entirely independent, but Sommarnöjen is responsible for the production and organisation, creating a combination of specialisation and established experience.
Yes. Klara Fjällhus also works on cohesive mountain developments where the architecture and design concept need to be consistent from the first house to the last.