….Elena Hansteensen arrived in Vesterålen, Northern Norway, and was captivated by the natural beauty and rich history of Litløya Island. In 2006, she purchased the Litløya Lighthouse. With the vision of making it accessible to the public and began its renovation.
Today, Elena lives on the island, where she offers accommodation, day visits and various activities – including micro-weddings and other events.
….The Modern Tale of Litløya Island..The Modern Tale of Litløya Island….
Our Story in the Media
Feature in Channel 5 documentary series “New Lives in the Wild” with Ben Fogle.
January 2024
Feature in Dutch travel series “Floortje naar het einde van de wereld” with Floortje Dessing.
November 2023
Feature in the national Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten “Alene sammen” by Silje Dyregrov.
October 2023
Feature in the commercial video "Where no one would believe broadband could exist".
October 2013
Feature in the Norwegian NRK documentary "Der ingen skulle tru at nokon kunne bu".
October 2011
Publications
Feature in Brice Portolano’s book “No Signal - Living in the Heart of Nature. Ten Portraits”. Editions in English/German, French, Japanese, Korean.
2021 & 2022
Feature in Brice Portolano’s book: “Norvège - Petit Atlas Hédoniste”,
2022
Feature in Florian Siebeck’s book “Tiny Hotels - Kleine Quartiere für große Tage”,
2020
Feature in Liz Buer’s book “Rik på tid - møter med folk som trapper ned”.
2008
The Friends Association
The Friends Association of Littleisland Lighthouse is a non-profit organization supporting the preservation of Litløya. Their work enables access to the island’s nature and culture for everyone who comes here.