Think Norway, and the first thing that comes to mind are fjords, blonde people and Vikings – not fairy tale architecture.
Below, you’ll find photographs of architecture in the Norwegian countryside that looks like it’s been taken straight from a fairy tale. The architectural styles range from Stave churches, which were built during the Middle Ages, to ghostly natural waterfalls and traditional wooden houses constructed in the Norwegian vernacular style (byggeskikk) during the 19th century.
Let us know which of the pictures you think wouldn’t be out of place in a fairy tale, and as always, feel free to submit your own examples from your own travels in Norway.
1. Borgund Stave Church
2. Barn In Valldal
3. Renndølsetra
4. Ancient Road Vindhellavegen
5. Bridge Over Låtefossen Waterfall
6. Under The Aurora
7. Kvednafossen Waterfall In Norway
8. Old Farmhouses
10. Natural Swimming Pool In The Forest
11. Old House
12. House In Norway
13. Fjord Houses
14. Old Village
15. Bridge In Norway
16. Rogaland, Gullingen
17. Lake Bondhus
18. Small House In Norway
19. Fairy House In Hunderfossen, Lillehammer
20. Fisherman Hut, Undredal
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Photo by: @buildingbluebird [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.2885-15/327933980_866913644600299_5520187574016353001_n.jpg?_nc_cat=106&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=Rfh0W5L7qE4AX_j2Tqh&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCkEsHnaaHfXm20K7m4Wqt0c3K2eHkl2RN07xmzlU7OXA&oe=63DDB64F "Toledo truly has the most beautiful historic homes. This is one of my favorite Victorians in the Old West End. I am still amazed by the affordability of these one-of-a-kind properties in fantastic communities.
Photo by: @buildingbluebird [IG]")
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Courtesy of: @thierrylechanteur [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327559449_451229100439005_7806941868239851831_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=qKiCqFK5B40AX8gSw-1&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDdW-T-unRbf_5wxWo5kTioaA6sVuiI43Kfzq5-Tnvx_Q&oe=63DDFDDC "Embark on an imaginary journey in an Art Nouveau world.
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Hotel Concept designed with Midjourney, Post-processed with Dalle2, Stable diffusion, photoshop.")
![Beautiful Ocean Front Home by @ntviz [IG]](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327969327_899845104603049_6497381649218333851_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=MDM4gAR2jsUAX_sc4bp&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfDiA43m8PSdka8L9Mnm4iWYfIMD1WRRI7k7Dg8m_FQ-og&oe=63DE16FA "Beautiful Ocean Front Home by @ntviz [IG]")
![This old building, originally a mill was left neglected for years until Czech-based @stempel_tesar [IG] Architects gave it a new life. The architects have turned this mill in tatter into a housing unit worth modern dwellers.
The client approached the architects with the idea of transforming this structure into an oasis for peace and quiet. The idea has been put to perspective most deftly through radical alteration to the original form.
The two-story building was cut into two parts and the roof in between these parts was left exposed to let natural light and air into living spaces comprising floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This makes two separate interior spaces in the house.
One part has the living room, kitchen, and bedroom while the other one just serves as a dining room or workspace. There are all the required amenities inside needed to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
The entrance has been kept nearly untouched except for the addition of a contemporary walkway made in steel. It is mainly the roof and interiors that have been made to fit the modern-day lifestyle. This renovated old mill was a finalist of the #Czech Awards for Architecture.
Photos by: Filip Šlapal, Václav Šedý](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327879795_1033173854738170_4279412925366313445_n.jpg?_nc_cat=1&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=UOPEv4BDNdYAX_hNFl-&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfAsrQ-S_ujxm2kJ3V_A2oYCwu0FiiLdsxArQYBs7fZKrg&oe=63DCD289 "This old building, originally a mill was left neglected for years until Czech-based @stempel_tesar [IG] Architects gave it a new life. The architects have turned this mill in tatter into a housing unit worth modern dwellers.
The client approached the architects with the idea of transforming this structure into an oasis for peace and quiet. The idea has been put to perspective most deftly through radical alteration to the original form.
The two-story building was cut into two parts and the roof in between these parts was left exposed to let natural light and air into living spaces comprising floor-to-ceiling glass walls. This makes two separate interior spaces in the house.
One part has the living room, kitchen, and bedroom while the other one just serves as a dining room or workspace. There are all the required amenities inside needed to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
The entrance has been kept nearly untouched except for the addition of a contemporary walkway made in steel. It is mainly the roof and interiors that have been made to fit the modern-day lifestyle. This renovated old mill was a finalist of the #Czech Awards for Architecture.
Photos by: Filip Šlapal, Václav Šedý")
![Futuristic Benches- This AI series allows us to take a sneak peek at futuristic street furniture designs with day and night capabilities in the near future.
Created using Midjourney by @ai.metaverse.cr [IG].](https://scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327804645_5784412961606153_7969087925113848248_n.jpg?_nc_cat=104&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=wnznTNpinSEAX-zjpu2&_nc_ht=scontent-ams2-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfC-9UcYz9MA8JiIAMTMbF7gaYWTnOlcr7RsUKuV4aFetA&oe=63DD306D "Futuristic Benches- This AI series allows us to take a sneak peek at futuristic street furniture designs with day and night capabilities in the near future.
Created using Midjourney by @ai.metaverse.cr [IG].")
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Created using Midjourney by @ai.metaverse.cr [IG].](https://scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t39.30808-6/327790092_1253905005544861_2893827951016678745_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=8ae9d6&_nc_ohc=2DAUN0nHTioAX8IrL8U&_nc_ht=scontent-ams4-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&oh=00_AfCLD0DcbZZf8eV-2hgSIu-yxtrVUaxaA7h4zo_7Fa3HJA&oe=63DD8459 "Surf Airbnb - This AI series explores the making of surf-themed accommodations to promote tourism in towns on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of the Americas. Summer Time!
Created using Midjourney by @ai.metaverse.cr [IG].")
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