There are Multiple Types of Chalets

When you think of a chalet, what comes to mind? If you’re anything like me, you picture a cozy cabin nestled in the mountains. A place where snow-covered peaks and pine trees can be seen from your window. A vacation destination where it is easy to spend hours curled up by the fire with a good book or playing board games with friends and family.

Alpine Chalets, as their name suggests, are typically found in mountainous regions and you can see for yourself here at lacet-niederrhein.de/. They’re made of logs or timber and often have a thatched roof with an overhanging balcony to keep the snow off your head while you make your way up the mountain paths. These chalets can be small enough for two people but will more often than not sleep between four and eight guests (the perfect size if you want to invite friends along).

Log Homes look very different from alpine chalets as they are made mostly out of lumbering trees cut down by forestry professionals rather than wood sourced locally. A log home is usually one story high, has large windows on either side joined together by support beams which provide excellent views over the surrounding nature and landscaped gardens.

Yurts are type of chalet which are rapidly gaining popularity as a self-catering option for those looking to escape the stresses of daily life. They can be found in many locations across Europe, but they originate from Mongolia and Central Asia where nomadic people built them out of felt and wood which was transported on horseback.

Cottages are maybe the most traditional type of chalet, with their design often referencing the building techniques and materials used in rural farming communities. As these buildings were designed to withstand harsh climates such as rain or snowfall they are often made from large square stones set on a stone base that is usually three feet high.

The list of options goes on and on. Lacet Niderrhein can help you choose a perfect one for your needs. Once you pick, your vacation can be transformed into the perfect getaway for your needs!