Lysøen (Ole Bull's Villa)
Lysøen
The “fairy-tale villa” built in 1873 by violinist Ole Bull on a small island, with onion domes and a Moorish-style hall, plus forest trails across the island.
Lysøen lies in the Os area about 25 km south of Bergen. In the 19th century, the Norwegian violinist Ole Bull built a timber villa on the island that blends Moorish, Oriental and Norwegian styles. It has onion domes and a richly carved pine music hall, and guided tours and small concerts are held in summer. Around 13 km of trails cross the island’s woodland and lakes, making it good for picnics. The island is usually open only in summer. Take a small ferry of about 10 minutes from Buene pier to the island. From Bergen, it takes about 1 hour by bus or car to reach the pier.
Opening hours
Approx. 11:00–16:00 in summer (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg Museum)
- Fantoft Stave Church
- Mount Ulriken & Ulriksbanen
- VilVite Science Center
- St. John's Church (Johanneskirken)
- KODE Art Museums
- Mount Fløyen & Fløibanen Funicular
- Bergen Fish Market