Lysebu's history

Lysebu was built during World War I and originally belonged to famous Norwegian ship owner Anton Fredrik Klaveness. After World War II, money was raised to buy the people of Denmark a present in appreciation of the food aid Norway received from Denmark during the German occupation.

On September 6th 1947 the property of Lysebu - 48 000 square meters in all - was donated to The Danish- Norwegian Cooperation Fund. After the Fund acquired the property, architect Magnus Poulsson was given the task of rebuilding and decorating Lysebu to prepare the place for its new role. Poulsson succeeded in developing the special feel that already existed at Lysebu. It is easy to detect traditional Norwegian building techniques in the structures and decorations, and a uniquely Norwegian instinct for shapes and colors.

«Sorrounded by nature»