Your own island adventure at Myken Lighthouse
In 1918, a lighthouse was built on the fishing village of Myken, far out towards the open sea. It was guarded and cared for by a lighthouse keeper, his wife, their five children — and a cow. In 1975, the lighthouse was automated, and in 2018 it was beautifully renovated by Eventyrlig Oppussing (a Norwegian home renovation TV show). Today, you can stay here and experience the unique atmosphere of having your very own small island on the Helgeland coast.
Between sky and sea, far from the mainland, on Jutøya in the old fishing village of Myken, you’ll find Myken Lighthouse. Standing like a final outpost against the vast ocean to the west, it has kept steady watch over the tiny island community for more than a hundred years. Here, you can stay with the whole island practically to yourselves, just a short boat ride across the strait to everything Myken has to offer.
Accommodation
The lighthouse is rented out in its entirety, giving you the whole lighthouse keeper’s residence — and most of the island it sits on — to yourselves. Renovated by Eventyrlig Oppussing in 2018, it offers five comfortable rooms with a total of 11 beds, a bathroom, a kitchen, and cosy living spaces. The interior creates a relaxed atmosphere, and whatever the weather outside, the lighthouse is a perfect place for peace and inspiration, shared moments, good meals, and long summer evenings. Whether you arrive like the lighthouse keeper once did — with a spouse and five children, a group of friends, or simply seeking solitude — you’ll find it here.
In addition to the lighthouse, you will have access to a small boat to easily cross the strait to the village of Myken. There you’ll find a small grocery store, a restaurant, a café and eatery, the Myken Distillery, and the Whisky Cathedral, offering tours, concerts, and events throughout the summer.
Your hosts will meet you at Myken when you arrive by express boat, accompany you over to the lighthouse, and give you a guided tour. You’ll learn more about the history of the lighthouse and the unique island community that Myken is — and always has been. If needed, your hosts can also assist with boat transport to and from the lighthouse.
Please note that there are many stairs up to the lighthouse and the terrain around it is uneven and rugged, so the property is best suited for guests comfortable with this.
The boathouse
In addition to the lighthouse, you can also rent the Boathouse (Naustet). It offers four extra beds and two hammocks, along with a cosy dining area equipped with a gas burner for cooking crab, a coffee maker, and a fridge — perfect for an evening meal by the shoreline. The Boathouse isn’t insulated, so you’ll hear the sounds of the sea and the weather more clearly. But the duvets are warm, and the charm is unbeatable.
Accommodation
The lighthouse is rented out in its entirety, giving you the whole lighthouse keeper’s residence — and most of the island it sits on — to yourselves. Renovated by Eventyrlig Oppussing in 2018, it offers five comfortable rooms with a total of 11 beds, a bathroom, a kitchen, and cosy living spaces. The interior creates a relaxed atmosphere, and whatever the weather outside, the lighthouse is a perfect place for peace and inspiration, shared moments, good meals, and long summer evenings. Whether you arrive like the lighthouse keeper once did — with a spouse and five children, a group of friends, or simply seeking solitude — you’ll find it here.
In addition to the lighthouse, you will have access to a small boat to easily cross the strait to the village of Myken. There you’ll find a small grocery store, a restaurant, a café and eatery, the Myken Distillery, and the Whisky Cathedral, offering tours, concerts, and events throughout the summer.
Your hosts will meet you at Myken when you arrive by express boat, accompany you over to the lighthouse, and give you a guided tour. You’ll learn more about the history of the lighthouse and the unique island community that Myken is — and always has been. If needed, your hosts can also assist with boat transport to and from the lighthouse.
Please note that there are many stairs up to the lighthouse and the terrain around it is uneven and rugged, so the property is best suited for guests comfortable with this.
The boathouse
In addition to the lighthouse, you can also rent the Boathouse (Naustet). It offers four extra beds and two hammocks, along with a cosy dining area equipped with a gas burner for cooking crab, a coffee maker, and a fridge — perfect for an evening meal by the shoreline. The Boathouse isn’t insulated, so you’ll hear the sounds of the sea and the weather more clearly. But the duvets are warm, and the charm is unbeatable.
Source: Visit Helgeland
Your own island adventure at Myken Lighthouse