Once upon a time, a ship owner family built Lysebu as a holiday home for winter sports and summer hikes, forever setting a tone of play and love of nature.
Half a century later, Lysebu was presented as national gift to thank the organisation that sent food from the people of Denmark to starving children of occupied Norway throughout the war. The legacy of this gesture of gratitude is strong in the Lysebu culture. As is the profound appreciation of the value of a really good meal.
The buildings, inspired by traditional country houses and building techniques, were originally created by Magnus Poulsson as an interpretation of the Norwegian fairy tale. Within, you will find the simplicity of lines and light characteristic of Nordic interiors. The space is calm and open. Boundaries between inside and outside are blurred by the integration of forest elements with the delicate interiors.
