Sleep in a Lighthouse: Fulehuk Lighthouse

Ever dreamed of falling asleep to the sound of waves crashing against rocks, feeling nature’s raw power while tucked safely inside? Staying in a lighthouse is about as exotic as it gets.

At Fulehuk Lightouse in the Oslofjord, you can do exactly that – all year round.

Fulehuk fyr med snø på holmen med sjø rundt — © Visit Vestfold / Trude Schelbred

For 168 years, someone had to live out here. On a rock in the Oslofjord, watching ships come and go, keeping the light burning. The last keeper left in 1979. The light went dark ten years later. Now you can have the place to yourself.

The lighthouse tower is still there. Climb up, sit inside, watch the fjord. When the weather turns – and it will – retreat to one of two lounges in the main house. There’s a proper kitchen if you want to cook. Or just sit and listen to the waves hit the rocks below.

Bring Some Company

Anyone, really. Families. Friend groups who can handle being stuck together when the wind picks up. Companies looking for somewhere memorable. People getting married who want their guests to actually remember it.

You can rent the whole place or just book a room. The main house has 4 doubles and a single. The boathouse loft is open-plan with 10 twin beds (sleeps 20 in total). The coastal cabin sleeps 8.

How to Get There

The only way is by boat. The currents are tricky, the mooring trickier. Unless you really know what you’re doing, please use someone who does. Fjordtaxi and All Onboard run transfers and also do seal safaris, fishing trips and guided tours through the archipelago. In summer, Flybåten will take you if you book ahead.

Sleep in a Lighthouse: Tvistein Lighthouse

Three kilometres south of Hummerbakkfjorden outside of Stavern, on the eastern of two small rocks, sits Tvistein Lighthouse. Another lighthouse. Different vibe. A hidden gem if you will.

Seventeen beds across seven rooms. One in the main house (sleeps 5), one in the keeper’s quarters (sleeps 2), five in the outbuilding (2-3 beds each, mix of doubles and bunks).

Get there from Laberget Harbour in Nevlunghavn. Or bring your own boat. Or take a water taxi if you just want to visit for the day.

Open May to September.

Sleep in a Glass Box: Visit Laagen

Modern glass containers. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Forest all around. Stars overhead. You can see out. No one can see in.

Minimalist interiors. Nothing to distract from what’s outside. Cook your own food or order it in – breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever. Each container sleeps four: double bed in the bedroom, daybed in the living area.

The salmon river Numedalslågen runs nearby if you fish (permit required). Hiking trails everywhere. Kjærra Waterfall Park waterfall if you want to feel small. Scandinavia’s largest climbing park, Høyt & Lavt Vestfold, if you don’t mind heights (seasonal).

Visit Laagen also has a treehouse, two forest cabins, and more glass containers. Fireplace inside. Terrace outside. Take your pick.

Sleep Like a Shipping Magnate: Midtåsen

Anders Jahre made his money in ships. Built himself a mansion on top of Sandefjord. Filled it with the kind of old school glamour that doesn’t really exist anymore.

And now you can rent it for yourself.

Elegant rom på Midtåsen villa med utsikt mot fjorden. Rommet har mørke trepaneler, lysekrone, og et langbord dekket med champagneglass. Store glassdører åpner mot en terrasse med havutsikt. — © Unike Midtåsen

Historic Rooms

The King’s Suite. The Onassis Suite. Anders Jahre’s room. Bess Jahre’s room. Each one different. All with private bathrooms and dressing rooms. Dinner gets served in one of the halls. Use the lounges before and after.

You have to rent the whole place – 5 doubles, 2 singles.

See pricing here.

Sleep Amongst the Tree Tops: Tretopphytter Oslofjord

Five treehouses. Eight metres above ground. Views over the Oslofjord. Birds and squirrels for neighbours. Everything you need is up there. Sleeps 7-8 people per cabin. Located in Horten, an hour from Oslo.

Sjøutsikt fra terrasse — © Tretopphytter Oslofjord

Did you know that most hotels in Vestfold has beautiful ocean views?

Plus cabins and apartments right on the beach. Campsites are dotted along the coastline. But you already knew about those, naturally.

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