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Panoramahyttene among finalists for AHEAD Awards Europe 2025
Panoramahyttene, located in the Haugesund region, has been shortlisted for the prestigious AHEAD Awards Europe 2025, celebrating the best in hospitality and design worldwide.
With annual ceremonies in Singapore, New York, Dubai and London, the AHEAD Awards celebrates the world’s most inspiring hospitality design, and the creative teams behind it. As the only Norwegian finalist, Panoramahyttene brings international attention not just to the project itself, but to the entire Haugesund region.
- It feels almost surreal to see Panoramahyttene among the finalists for such a prestigious award. Looking at both this year’s and past finalists, we’re truly honoured to be in such a great company, says Tove V. Bråthen, Marketing and Operations Manager.
Recognized for their spectacular cabins by the sea
Nestled in the dramatic coastal landscape of Western Norway, Panoramahyttene stands out for its seamless blend of architecture and raw natural beauty. Here, the sky feels endless and the horizon stretches wide, with shifting light and weather adding a new layer to the experience.
Perched on the rocky edge above the sea, the cabins invite guests to experience nature up close, yet from a calm and comfortable space. Elevated placement provides an unbroken 180-degree panorama, with large windows on the front, sides and roof drawing the landscape into the interior.
Inside, dark tones frame the ever-changing light, turning nature itself into the artwork. No television is needed. Here, the 7.5-metre window offers an uninterrupted, real-time view of Norway’s raw coastal drama.
Designed by HOLON arkitektur - inspired by nature
When designing the cabins, the architect looked to nature itself for guidance. Inspired by Ice Age boulders scattered across the terrain, he created cabins that seem carved by time; sculptural yet subtle, luxurious yet low-impact, fully in tune with the landscape around them.
The architect Roald Bø explains: - Our goal was to let the architecture follow the rhythm of the terrain. The cabins aren’t placed in nature, they’re part of it.
The way the cabins are designed, with their longitudinal orientation towards the sea and large panoramic windows, provides a completely unique experience of the landscape.
The winner is…. revealed in November
The winners of the AHEAD Awards Europe will be announced in November 2025 at a ceremony in London.
- We look forward to attending the ceremony, and no matter the outcome, it’s a huge recognition for Panoramahyttene to be a finalist in the category “Lodges, Cabins & Tented Camps”, Bråthen concludes.
About Panoramahyttene
- Location: Sandhåland in the Haugesund region, Western Norway.
- Established: 2023
- Design: HOLON arkitektur
- Contractor: Byggmester Helge Kvale
- Concept: Minimal-impact luxury cabins blending architecture and nature.
- Capacity: 3 cabins, with capacity of 4 adults each.
Contact information:
Tove V. Bråthen
Marketing and Operations Manager, Panoramahyttene
E- mail: post@panoramahyttene.no
Phone: +47 92 21 47 29
Pål S-N Reksten
Managing director, HOLON arkitektur
E- mail: paal@holon.no
Phone : + 47 951 46 869
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