Release Date: 2017-03-06
Upcoming Season: 9 (2025-07-10)
Seasons: ? · Episodes: 84
Overview:
Sommerhytta is a Norwegian reality television series where several contestant pairs are tasked with building, designing, and decorating their own summer cabin. Each season, four pairs compete over a series of ten weeks to construct a dream cabin in an idyllic location. The series combines elements of competition, reality TV drama, and DIY home improvement. Every week presents the contestants with different challenges focused on design, functionality, and skill. The contestants are judged by a panel of experts, who evaluate their craftsmanship, creativity, and commitment to sustainability. The teams compete for a prize that includes keeping their finished cabin. The series showcases the natural beauty of Norway and highlights themes of teamwork, resilience, and the Norwegian penchant for outdoor life.
Season Recaps
Season 1
Release Date: 2017-03-06
Episodes: 40
In the inaugural season of Sommerhytta, four couples embark on the journey of constructing and designing summer cabins from the ground up. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Norwegian woods, each week poses a unique challenge that tests the contestants' adaptability and creativity. The teams need to balance budget constraints while delivering innovative designs. The season culminates with the teams presenting their final cabins, with one team winning the ultimate prize of owning their cabin.
Season 2
Release Date: 2018-03-06
Episodes: 40
The second season continues the saga with new contestant pairs facing even more complex construction tasks. The cabins this season are located by a serene lakeside, providing inspiration but also new obstacles, such as using water elements in design. Judges challenge the contestants to incorporate unique elements such as sustainable energy solutions and eco-friendly materials. Tensions rise as the competition heats up, but camaraderie also forms between the competing teams.
Season 3
Release Date: 2019-04-01
Episodes: 4
With a fresh set of contestants, the third season of Sommerhytta brings innovative twists to the competition format. This season features a focus on modern design and technological integration into cabin life. Contestants must align their designs with contemporary living standards while maintaining the traditional cozy cabin atmosphere. Each team's dynamic and personality play a significant role in their design approach, providing varied and engaging narratives throughout the season.
Season 4
Release Date: 2020-05-11
Episodes: 45
Season four saw the introduction of a guest mentor to guide the contestants through difficult tasks, adding a new layer of excitement and expertise to the competition. Participants faced unpredictable weather and dynamic construction issues, forcing them to adapt and innovate. This season emphasized teamwork and strategic planning, with alliances forming and breaking as the quest for the dream cabin intensified. The blockbuster season concluded with one team's unbeatable combination of creativity, resilience, and execution winning them the ultimate prize.