5 Instagram-worthy tiny homes to rent in Norway this autumn

Whether it’s a weekend away or a two-week Mediterranean jaunt, accommodation is such a big part of any travel experience, now even more so with all the fun options available. Swapping a hotel room stay for a tiny home has become increasingly popular, especially when set in a stunning location like Norway's eye-watering landscape.

So, if you're looking for your next travel destination with a little bit of a difference then opt for one of these six favourite tiny homes.

This glass cabin overlooks the ocean on a secluded island in the turquoise archipelago of Steigen, just north of Bodö. Here you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the ocean, mountains and surrounding nature – all from the comfort of your bed. From the island, kayak to nearby white beaches and explore. Manshausen cabins are located above the Arctic Circle which means you’ll also have a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights if you travel in autumn or winter. Yes, it really is as blissful as it sounds...

Reine is at the heart of Lofoten and this is where photographers travel from near and far just to snap iconic images of the red huts with steep mountain walls as the backdrop. Reinefjorden Sjöhus is the actual red cabins that everyone snaps, so what better place to stay. The cabins are not small and poky – they have very large floor-to-ceiling windows angled directly at the sunset and iconic Reine mountains, thus making it possible for you to feel close to nature even when you’re keeping warm indoors. It is a truly amazing feeling to sit inside with a hot cup of tea while taking in the nature documentary rolling out in front of you, whether it's a beautiful sunset, bluebird skies, Northern Lights, rain or snow and everything in-between.

Jølstraholmen, situated in western Norway, makes you feel like you’re deep in a lush forest. Located next to a dancing river, this quirky and cute A-frame cabin with its single window calms your mind like nothing else. Inside it’s cosy and laidback, you can even put a hammock up next to the window. Outside you’ll find a wood fired hot tub for two, and a fire pit for toasting marshmallows at sunset (or whenever you like).

Hattvika Lodge is located in a traditional fishing area where the place oozes history and has great views of the harbour. The lodge originates from the 1870’s and is nicely refurbished, think: charm and tradition meet modern comfort. Hattvika Lodge is the perfect basecamp for the modern adventurer. Whatever your jam, it’s most likely offered here: kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, guided hikes or trail running, and in winter, ski touring. At the end of your adventure-filled day, come back to the lodge and relax in the sauna and an extraordinary 7-course dinner Restaurant Fangst, that might just be one of the best in northern Norway.

The best tiny home is the one you can take with you. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to a new view every single morning? Especially when the views are the white beaches and steep mountains of Lofoten. Vanlife is a big trend right now but in all honesty, the big modern white campervans are far from Instagram-worthy. But Lofoten Vanlife has come to the rescue. The four-year-old company has 20 retro VW camper vans painted in a rainbow of pastel colours, so pick your favourite (pink, teal, yellow or purple), pack a disposable camera and load the surfboard on the roof – you’re going on a road trip.