Design as a Compass

At the edge of the sea in Lofoten, Lyra Lodge is a small sanctuary where Nordic heritage meets thoughtful design. Nordic architecture has always balanced necessity with beauty — homes built to endure storms yet shaped with care. At Lyra, we continue this tradition, using natural materials, simple lines, and light that shifts with the seasons. Here, design is a compass: guiding us toward stillness, reflection, and belonging.

Architecture for Art

At Lyra, architecture is not only shelter, but an invitation. Each building is simple, distinct, and connected by the landscape itself — so that moving between them becomes part of the experience. Whether you are a chef, writer, or dancer, the spaces invite your craft into dialogue with nature.

Interiors

Pared back. Warm. Timeless. Interiors shaped by light, wood, and stone — chosen to invite presence.

Our Facilities

The Observatory

Look beyond the horizon where sea and sky meet. From our sheltered deck and ridge-top viewpoints, the night opens into a theatre of stars, northern lights, and shifting weather. Guided by local stories and cosmic perspectives, you are invited to read the sky as generations before us once did.

Ocean Lab

Our Ocean Lab invites you beneath the surface through immersive stories, live data, and virtual dives — revealing the hidden life of the fjord and the rhythms that shape coastal culture. A place of wonder and learning, it connects guests of all ages to the ocean’s beauty and fragility.

Sauna

Descend into the clear Arctic waters where kelp forests sway, fish migrate in shimmering shoals, and traces of old shipwrecks rest on the seabed. Guided by expert divers, you’ll encounter a vibrant undersea world rarely seen, revealing the ocean’s hidden life and history.

Atelier

The atelier invites you to slow down and make with your hands. From drawing the shifting light to learning simple Nordic crafts, every moment is about presence rather than perfection. Here, creativity is a ritual — a way of listening to nature, shaping memory, and creating memories that last.

Sauna

Descend into the clear Arctic waters where kelp forests sway, fish migrate in shimmering shoals, and traces of old shipwrecks rest on the seabed. Guided by expert divers, you’ll encounter a vibrant undersea world rarely seen, revealing the ocean’s hidden life and history.

Sauna

Descend into the clear Arctic waters where kelp forests sway, fish migrate in shimmering shoals, and traces of old shipwrecks rest on the seabed. Guided by expert divers, you’ll encounter a vibrant undersea world rarely seen, revealing the ocean’s hidden life and history.