"Because the best ski holidays aren't on the slopes — they're around the fireplace."

The story behind
When I was a child, our family ski holidays meant a caravan on a snowy campsite. It was unforgettable — we were so happy to ski — but it was tiny and cold! Every morning I would look up at the chalets on the mountainside and dream about what it must feel like inside. The fireplace. The wooden walls. The warmth.
Years later, I got to find out — this time with my wife and our children, for their very first ski holiday. And it was everything I had imagined: a wooden chalet, a warm fireplace after a day on the slopes, snowball fights, and above all, the joy of the whole family together.
This set is that chalet. Built from memory, from longing, and from the joy of finally being there. Every detail — the rocking chair by the fire, the bunk beds upstairs, the dog waiting on the porch — is something I once dreamed about, and later lived.

Description
The Alpine Family Chalet is a fully modular log-construction chalet with a detachable floor and removable roofs, revealing a richly detailed interior across every level.
Ground floor: open-plan living room and kitchen with a stone fireplace, rocking chair, sofa, TV set, disc player, bookshelves, dining table, wall clock, and a fully equipped kitchen corner. And since you are in the Alps, a raclette set is of course included!
First floor: a master bedroom with double bed, bedside lamp, wardrobe and dressing table, a small bathroom — and a children's bunk room next door.
Outside: a snowy alpine scene with a fir tree, a snowman, a squirrel and a dog on the porch. And because even a traditional chalet can embrace the modern world, you will find an electric pick-up truck beside its charging station. On the opposite side, a ski shelter completes the scene.
The family has four members: dad, mom, daughter and a little son. A dog, a cat, a mouse, a bird and a squirrel are happy to share the home — inside and out.
~3,462 pieces — Width 39cm / Depth 29cm / Height 25cm

Design
The first thing I wanted was to make something that felt very natural. This is why I played with colors, textures, round shapes and different ground levels. I also added lots of stones, snowy elements and plants to bring the scene to life — along with small details like animals and snow sliding off the roof.
The second idea was to make it cosy and traditional, while leaving room for the present day: wooden log walls, a multi-toned roof, a big chimney and generous overhangs. Because traditional does not mean stuck in the past, you will also find modern touches: a fully equipped kitchen, a TV set, and of course an electric vehicle with its charging station. The hardest part was the roof — its skylights, the chimney integration, and how to connect everything to the chalet. I tried and retried many times!

I hope you enjoy this build as much as I enjoyed making it — reviewing every detail and remembering the memories that inspired each one.