Accommodation at The Longhouse at Lista

At The Longhouse at Lista in Farsund, you stay in a unique apartment inside a longhouse where animals live at the opposite end, and sand martins have their nests built into the wall. Through the large panoramic windows, an exceptional view opens toward the North Sea and Norway’s largest concentration of bird species in Fuglevika. Staying in this architectural gem is truly an experience. New forms and functions have grown from a traditional longhouse, making this place a unique experience for families, groups, birdwatchers, and surfers.

Stay in one of the two apartments and wake up in the windowsill with views of the powerful waves of the North Sea, the beautiful nature, and the light at Lista.

Activities and surroundings

From The Longhouse at Lista, you can easily take walks in the surrounding area, along white sandy beaches or across cultural landscapes. Lista has a beautiful light, also known as “The Light of Lista,” which makes the nature experiences feel unique at all times, offering striking impressions in both sun and rain.

A sauna is available right next to the apartments, where you can enjoy steaming warmth with views of the sea and Fuglevika.

Our surrounding area features several bunkers from World War II, some only a short walk from the apartments. They are open and accessible to the public. Farsund also offers a variety of activities, such as visits to Lista Lighthouse, museums, an adrenaline park, surfing, boat trips, charming shopping streets in Farsund, and much more.

Materials and architecture

The longhouse are built using a high percentage of dense, slow-grown timber. The building is diffusion-open, which means it breathes and maintains a healthy indoor climate. The insulation is made from compressed wood fiber, a material with excellent ability to absorb, transport, and release moisture from walls and roofs. This quality is important in Nordic climates, where temperatures change quickly and increase the risk of condensation.

The large windows facing the sea provide visitors with a wide-angle view of a rapidly shifting and sometimes dramatically turbulent ocean, fleeting migratory birds, and passing ship traffic far out at sea. The building functions as an observation post, yet it is designed to blend into the visual character of Østhasselstrand, with its many fishing- and agriculture-related buildings, weathered wood, and grey undulating roofs.