Imagine living in a lighthouse! When we got the chance to live in Tranoy Lighthouse in Northern Norway, we were thrilled. What could be more wild and beautiful than living on the edge of a headland, with the roaring sea just outside?
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Tranoy Lighthouse in Northern Norway
Tranoy Lighthouse, or Tranøy Lighthouse as it is actually called, is located in Tranøy just south of Lofoten. A lighthouse was built here back in the 1860s, and then renewed in the 1930s, when several houses were also built for those who worked at the lighthouse.
Today, the guy as a small hotel with a café/restaurant. Outside you can see birds such as sea eagles and eiders, and on rare occasions whales and killer whales have been spotted here.
Living in a lighthouse
Should we live out there? It seemed almost unlikely! We rolled our little cabin bags along the aisle, while the wind got stronger and stronger. And yes, there was a little house out there for us, overlooking the sea.
Restaurant at Tranoy lighthouse
There is a small restaurant at Tranoy lighthouse. Here we met a nice Swedish couple who drove around, and who chose to stay one night more than planned. We understand them, because in this environment you can come down to earth!
In the restaurant we also had a really good dinner. We each chose a dish and then we shared: salmon with mango and fresh prawns with bread. Soooo good, and perfect together with a local IPA. The next morning it was breakfast in the same restaurant and a nice chat with the owner, before we had to roll on.
Art in Tranoy
What else is there to do in Tranoy? Not too far from here is Hamsun Centre, which is definitely worth a visit. But there are also things to see much closer!
In Tranoy you will find both a gallery and sculptures. The weather wasn't the best when we checked out the art along the beach, but even so, we have to say that the sculptures and paintings look great by the sea. If you're passing by - don't miss this place!
This trip was a press trip in co-operation with Visit Norway and Visit Bodö. The texts, pictures and opinions are as usual our own.
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Lena - good for the soul says:
How beautiful! What a wonderful journey you have been on!
Hug Lena
27 June 2018 - 6:20
Helena says:
Absolutely fantastic trip! And great to stay at this lighthouse! 🙂
27 June 2018 - 7:26
Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
What a wonderful place and great photos!!!
Lighthouses are magical and often stand in beautiful, rugged locations.
I have spent a night at the top of the lighthouse on Stora Karlsö, but the lighthouse in my heart is undoubtedly Hållö outside Smögen.
27 June 2018 - 6:21
Helena says:
Nice that you lived in the lighthouse on Stora Karlsö, you have heard about it! Googled the Hållö lighthouse now and it looks very cute 🙂
27 June 2018 - 7:27
Ruth in Virginia says:
The headers - FANTASTIC!
Looks like a painting. Composition and colours
and the fancy background. Almost unreal.
The food sounds absolutely delicious. I wonder how the restaurant gets
deliveries on that little road? How do they get water? Sewage?
Was there a heli-pad nearby? Thinking about emergencies.
It really is a special journey. Glad to be a part of it.
Good night!
27 June 2018 - 6:33
Helena says:
Glad you like the header image Ruth! It's Peter's drone that has had to do some work 😉 And so much fun with your thoughts! We don't really know ... I would probably guess that the deliveries come via the small walkway. You can park next to it, and then I would guess that they use trolleys.
27 June 2018 - 7:31
Role o Carina says:
Lovely places, fun to live in a lighthouse too!
Take care.....
27 June 2018 - 9:02
Helena says:
Super cosy at the lighthouse! 🙂
27 June 2018 - 16:58
Lena in Wales says:
Wow, what a place! I could also imagine living there!
27 June 2018 - 9:38
Helena says:
Loved this place, wild and beautiful 🙂
28 June 2018 - 22:28
Liniz Travel says:
Oh so magically beautiful! Norway is really nice! Hugs
27 June 2018 - 10:08
Helena says:
Right? 🙂
28 June 2018 - 22:28
Mr Steve says:
The perfect place to stay when you need to clear your head and calm your mind.
My ignorance led me to google IPA so now I know what it means. You always learn something new.
27 June 2018 - 10:09
Helena says:
Ah, I should have explained that! IPA has become very popular lately 😉 .
27 June 2018 - 16:59
Anette says:
A delicious place. It makes me think of the film "a lighthouse between the seas" with Alicia Wikander. It was a tough life living on an island and running the lighthouse.
27 June 2018 - 11:08
Helena says:
I haven't seen it! Like the name 🙂
27 June 2018 - 17:00
Shamrock says:
Norway is so beautiful. You want to stop everywhere!
27 June 2018 - 11:55
Helena says:
Can only agree! 🙂
27 June 2018 - 17:00
BP says:
See that Peter's drone has got to work again in the fantastic header image. Of course it would be really cool to live in or near a lighthouse, but not right there and in that weather;-) Prefer an accommodation in / near a lighthouse at more southern latitudes;-)
27 June 2018 - 22:58
Helena says:
Yes, that's Peter's drone at work! 😉 There are certainly cool lighthouses at more southern latitudes as well. I myself actually liked this, a bit barren and "tough" climate 🙂 🙂.
28 June 2018 - 22:29
4000mil says:
It's been a dream for a long time, to live in a lighthouse. And a tree house! I wonder which comes first?
28 June 2018 - 20:15
Helena says:
Haha, tree house also sounds interesting, although I probably prefer lighthouses 😉 But you can think of more kinds of interesting accommodation! 🙂
28 June 2018 - 22:30
Lisa Eriksson says:
Nice pictures. Also in the process of converting a lighthouse to permanent housing right now which is an exciting project. There is a lot of wear and tear when transporting cabin bags between our various projects. To make all the lugging easier, we bought cabin bags with extra large wheels with space for tools on the outside, which I can highly recommend. xn--vskan-gra.com/resvaskor/kabinvaska . Love to follow your blog Regards Lisa
22 May 2019 - 11:00