LEVE HYTTER AS

What LEVE HYTTER AS does

Leve Hytter AS, founded in 2014 by Arve Noreng in Øyer, Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, designs, markets, and sells the Vy modular cabin system under the parent conglomerate Faun Gruppen. The Vy cabin series was developed in collaboration with architect Einar Jarmund (Einar Jarmund & Co AS) beginning in 2013–2014 and uses a standardized modular construction approach with a fixed 7.48m width, 60cm extension increments, and 30cm window increments, offered in three floor-plan layouts (A, B, C). The product line includes Vy Standard, Vy with loft (hems), Vy with basement (underetasje), and Sommer-Vy for coastal locations, with optional energy-saving features such as solar panels, heat pumps, and smart electricity management. The company also operates Leve Leiligheter (a wholly-owned subsidiary launched January 2020) which develops and sells mountain apartments at the Mosetertoppen Hafjell resort.

The business operates a sales-led, event-driven go-to-market model anchored by physical show cabins (visningshytter) at Norsk Hyttesenter Hellerud, Hafjell, and Maihaugen open-air museum, staffed by dedicated cabin consultants (hyttekonsulenter), with annual participation at HytteMessen trade shows. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of cabin kits, turnkey cabins, apartment units, and cabin-field plot development. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; for the Kragerø View project, individual cabin prices range from NOK 5,605,000 to NOK 5,980,000 excluding plot costs. The company has sold approximately 464 Vy cabins cumulatively since 2014, all 36 Sommer-Vy units at the Sydri Kragerø project, and 66 of 70 units across its first two apartment projects. Customer segments primarily consist of affluent Norwegian families seeking quality second homes, with secondary segments of international property investors (particularly Danish and Euro-currency holders) and architectural design enthusiasts.

Despite a small headcount of 5 employees, Leve Hytter is positioned as part of Faun Gruppen — Norway's largest cabin producer group encompassing Familiehytta, Nordlyshytter, Leve Leiligheter, Telemarkhytter, and Øverbygg — with the founder having built the company under a self-funded, no-loan capital policy since inception.

Name

LEVE HYTTER AS

Legal name

Leve Hytter AS

Website

https://levehytter.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leve Hytter AS designs, markets, and sells the Vy modular cabin system in Norway under the Faun Gruppen conglomerate, serving affluent Norwegian families and international investors seeking architect-designed mountain and coastal cabins plus vacation apartments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Cabins

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

Keywords

• Modular cabin construction
• Prefabricated holiday cabins
• Architect-designed cabins
• Mountain apartment development
• Norwegian cabin manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Øyer

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cabin Sales (Vy Hytter): Sale of modular cabin kits and turnkey cabins under the Vy brand. Multiple models available: Vy Standard, Vy with loft (hems), Vy with basement (underetasje), and Sommer-Vy for coastal locations.
2. Apartment Development (Leve Leiligheter): Development and sale of mountain apartments through Leve Leiligheter subsidiary, targeting resort areas like Hafjell/Mosetertoppen.
3. Cabin Field Development: Development of cabin communities/hyttefelt in attractive Norwegian locations, selling both plots and cabins (e.g., Kragerø View, Mosetertoppen).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Leve Hytter designs, manufactures, and sells modular prefabricated cabins under the Vy brand, developed in collaboration with architect Einar Jarmund. The cabins come in variants including Vy Standard, Vy with loft (hems), Vy with basement level (underetasje), and Sommer-Vy for coastal locations. The company also develops and sells vacation apartments through its Leve Leiligheter subsidiary, and builds cabin communities (hyttefelt) in attractive Norwegian mountain and coastal locations.

Product overview

Leve Hytter AS is Norway's leading cabin (hytte) manufacturer, building modern quality cabins with good architecture. The core product is the Vy cabin series, developed in collaboration with architect Einar Jarmund, which comes in multiple variants including Vy Standard, Vy med hems (with loft), Vy med underetasje (with basement), and Sommer-Vy (summer variant for coastal areas). The company also operates through its Leve Leiligheter (Leve Apartments) sub-brand, which is Norway's largest supplier of mountain apartments, delivering multiple apartment complexes in Hafjell including The Nest, Skiline Apartments, and Mosetertoppen Backyard. Projects are built in designated cabin fields (hyttefelt) across Norway, including Mosetertoppen Hafjell and Kragerø View.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leve Leiligheter: Apartment development and construction brand under Leve Hytter AS, focused on vacation apartments in Norwegian mountain destinations.

Products and services

• Vy Standard cabin Standard model of the Vy cabin series, serving as the base configuration without modifications. Modular prefabricated cabin designed with architect Einar Jarmund, featuring large windows, simple volumes and saltak (gable) roofs. Targeted at Norwegian families seeking an architect-designed second home.
• Vy med hems (Vy with loft) Vy cabin variant featuring an additional loft above the main floor, providing extra sleeping or storage space. Targeted at Norwegian families needing additional flexible space.
• Vy med underetasje (Vy with basement level) Vy cabin variant incorporating a basement level, offering additional living or storage space. Targeted at Norwegian families needing expanded living areas.
• Sommer-Vy (Summer Vy) Summer variant of the Vy cabin series designed for coastal retreats, featuring large sliding doors and spacious verandas. Developed for the Sydri project in Kragerø with 36 units and used in the later Kragerø View project. Targeted at buyers seeking a coastal summer cabin.
• Leve Leiligheter (mountain apartment development) Apartment / condominium division of Leve Hytter AS developing and selling mountain apartments in Norwegian resort destinations, particularly at Mosetertoppen Hafjell. Leve Leiligheter claims to be Norway's largest supplier of mountain apartments, having delivered 15 buildings with 82 exclusive apartments. Targeted at Norwegian second-home buyers and European investors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 464 Vy cabins sold since 2014
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Mosetertoppen Hafjell ASminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021Joint sponsors of Mosetertoppen Skiline-stipendet (scholarship) supporting local athletes and sports activities in the Hafjell/Øyer area.
• Mosetertoppen Hafjell AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership for development of mountain apartment projects at Mosetertoppen resort in Hafjell. First two projects (Skiline Apartments and The Nest Mosetertoppen) with 70 apartments sold almost entirely, with 66 units sold.
• Expo NovacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Interior design partnership where Expo Nova has furnished all Leve Hytter show cabins. Offers exclusive 10% discount to Leve Hytter customers for up to 3 months after cabin handover. Expo Nova is an Oslo-based furniture and lighting retailer specializing in Scandinavian and continental design.
• Einar Jarmund & Co AS (Arkitekter MNAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Long-term strategic partnership with architect Einar Jarmund who designed the Vy cabin series starting in 2014. Jarmund is one of Norway's most recognized architects and collaboration has resulted in award-winning cabin designs. The partnership enables architect-quality design at mass-market pricing through systematized production.
• Fredensborg FritidmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Sommer-Vy coastal cabin projects. Together developed the Sydri project in Kragerø with 36 Sommer-Vy cabins, all sold in two seasons.
• Right to PlayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable partnership through Leve DJs music project. Leve Hytter committed to donate 1 krone per Spotify play of their afterski song 'Ut på ski', with partners contributing to a total fund of 100,000 NOK for Right to Play's work with children.
• Leve DJs Partner CompaniesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partners supporting Leve DJs charity music project: HTH, NorvestVinduet, Hafjell Maskin, Ramsøy, Horten Elektriske, Mosetertoppen, Pretre, Gausdal Landhandleri, Isola, Grohe, Gausdal Bruvoll, and Bjertnes Sag. Each contributed to 100,000 NKK Right to Play donation fund.
• Faun GruppencoreOthersFaun Gruppen is the parent company of Leve Hytter. Through Faun Gruppen, Leve Hytter is part of Norway's largest cabin producer group which includes Familiehytta, Nordlyshytter, Leve Hytter, Leve Leiligheter, Telemarkhytter, and Øverbygg.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Nordlyshytter: Faun Gruppen sister brand focused on Northern Norwegian cabin designs. Competes for the same modular hytte customer and is integrated with the same Faun production and sales infrastructure.
• Hustadmerra Hytter: Norwegian modular cabin builder with similar design-led positioning and hyttefelt project sales. Directly comparable in target customer (affluent Norwegian second-home buyer) and product range.
• Telemarkhytter: Another Faun Gruppen sister brand, selling modular cabins in the Telemark region. Operates the same business model (prefabricated cabin sales via hyttefelt) and shares Faun's supply chain.
• Familiehytta: Sister brand under Faun Gruppen producing modular Norwegian cabins for the family segment. Same parent, same distribution channels (Faun Tomter, Hellerudsletta), and directly comparable prefab cabin product line.
• Saltdalshytta: Independent Norwegian modular cabin manufacturer competing for the same premium cabin buyer. Sells via show homes and direct sales similar to Leve Hytter, with comparable target segments.
• Norske Hytter: Norwegian prefab cabin producer with a multi-model portfolio and direct sales model. Comparable to Leve Hytter on product category, customer profile, and Norwegian hyttefelt distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Block Watne: One of Norway's largest residential developers, active in single-family and second-home segments. Comparable buyer base and project-based sales, though with a broader housing focus than Leve Hytter's cabin specialty.
• Norgeshus: Major Norwegian prefab housing producer covering primary residences and cabins. Overlaps with Leve Hytter on modular wood construction methods but operates at greater scale and broader market.
• OBOS: Norwegian housing cooperative with extensive residential development and vacation property offerings. Competitively relevant in the broader Norwegian housing and second-home market where Leve Hytter sells.
• Mestergruppen: Large Norwegian construction and housing group with cabin offerings alongside broader residential construction. Competes for the same end buyer but offers a much wider portfolio beyond cabins.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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