HØYEVARDE lighthouse

Høyevarde Lighthouse offers a unique setting for both small and large events. The venue is well suited for conferences, meetings, team building, dinners, and weddings.

History of Høyevarde

Høyevarde Lighthouse Station was established in 1700 and has served as an important beacon in Karmsundet, formerly known as Nordvegen. Høyevarde covers approximately 60 acres of natural landscape and is a hidden, untouched gem located within Hydro’s industrial site on Karmøy.

In 1700, Heinrich Petersen Ysted was granted a royal licence to operate the lighthouse at Høyevarde. The lighthouse as it stands today dates from 1858 and consists of a lighthouse keeper’s residence, customs station, boathouse, sea house, and a wood-fired bakery. The area is rich in history, including a Bronze Age burial site dating back to around 1500 BC. Høyevarde is also mentioned in English historical records, as the Earl of Bothwell, the lover of Queen Mary Stuart, was reportedly captured here after fleeing Scotland.

The lighthouse hotel offers comfortable rooms, a spectacular meeting room, an elegant dining hall, beautiful gardens, and above all, a sense of peace and tranquillity. Our chefs use only fresh ingredients from the region’s finest suppliers and producers, serving everything from seafood delicacies to game from the surrounding nature.

The entire Høyevarde site is protected by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage.

Private Events & Weddings

We have extensive experience hosting private events and weddings at Høyevarde. Together, we plan the menu, schedule, and program to ensure the event is tailored to your wishes and needs.

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When you rent Høyevarde, you have the entire site to yourselves – either for a single day or with overnight accommodation at the lighthouse. From every window, you can enjoy views of the sea or the beautiful coastal landscape. Around the buildings, you will find charming gardens where much of the event can take place, weather permitting.

The hosts have in-depth knowledge of the lighthouse’s history and are happy to share stories and insights with guests. Finn Lothe has a natural talent for storytelling and a warm sense of humour that can add something extra to your event, if desired.

A tailor-made menu is provided by Lothes Mat & Vinhus, where the chefs use fresh ingredients from skilled local suppliers and producers. Here, you can enjoy everything from seafood delicacies to game from the surrounding nature.

Fresh flowers, white tablecloths, linen napkins, candlelight, and top-class service – everything is in place for a memorable celebration. The experienced hosts go to great lengths to create an experience tailored to your wishes. The lighthouse also features a beautiful Steinway grand piano, which is available for use.

Capacity: 30 dining guests (it is also possible to set a table for up to 10 guests in an adjacent lounge) and 17 overnight guests (7 double rooms and 3 single rooms). Breakfast is served the following day.

Please feel free to contact us to arrange a viewing. Høyevarde is a hidden gem best experienced in person.

Meetings & Conferences

At Høyevarde, we offer day meeting and conference packages with or without accommodation.

The meeting room in Naustet has a capacity of 12 people. In the Toll House, there is a meeting room with a capacity of 30 people. Both meeting rooms are fully equipped with all necessary technical equipment.

Please contact us at post@lothesmat.no

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