Ulvsnesøy Island | A Unicorn Property | Private Norwegian Fjord Island Near Bergen, Norway

There are private islands. There are historic estates. And then there are unicorn properties.

Welcome to Ulvsnesøy Island - A true Unicorn Property.

Ulvsnes Island was known locally for generations as “Fanteøya (translated; ”The Devil’s Island”, and this is one of those exceptionally rare places that simply cannot be recreated. A fully private island in a spectacular Norwegian fjord, just 45 minutes from Bergen International Airport, offering approximately 94,000 sqm (23 acres) of land, around 3,800 sqm (40,000 sq.ft.) of existing buildings and more than 1,600 metres of private shoreline.

This is not merely real estate - It is an entire island community

A Unicorn Property With A Story Unlike Any Other
Every truly exceptional estate has a story, but Ulvsnes Island has several.
For centuries the island has served different purposes, believed to have once been a church property, later becoming a correctional school for boys before serving as one of Norway’s most remarkable open prisons until recent years.

Today, the gates are gone, silence has returned, and what once represented confinement has become the ultimate symbol of freedom. Today, it feels more like paradise.

A Private World
The island offers an extraordinary collection of buildings that would be virtually impossible to replicate under modern Norwegian planning regulations.

Highlights include:
• Approx. 40,000 sq.ft. of existing buildings
• Historic manor house overlooking the fjord
• Multiple detached residences
• Barns, workshops and utility buildings
• Boathouse and deep-water quay
• Greenhouses and agricultural facilities
• Mature gardens, woodland and open meadows
• Private beaches, walking trails and panoramic viewpoints throughout the island.

Limitless Possibilities
Few properties offer such flexibility.
Ulvsnes Island could become:
• A boutique luxury resort
• A unique vacation resort
• A wellness and longevity retreat
• An international leadership campus
• An eco-luxury hospitality destination
• A corporate headquarters unlike anything else
• A legacy estate for generations to come
• One of Scandinavia’s most exclusive private family compounds
• A members-only private club

Local planning documents have previously identified tourism development on the island as an interesting opportunity, while emphasizing that any future development must preserve cultural heritage and environmental values.

Remarkably Accessible
Although it feels completely disconnected from the modern world, Ulvsnes Island is surprisingly easy to reach.
• Approximately 45 minutes from Bergen International Airport
• Around 25 minutes by train from Bergen to Vaksdal
• Only a short private boat transfer from the mainland
• Helicopter access available in approximately 10 minutes from Bergen.

A Unicorn Property
Luxury today is no longer measured by gold, marble or square metres, but rather by scarcity.

There will always be another penthouse, another chalet, another beachfront villa.

But there will almost never be another opportunity to own an entire historic Norwegian island, surrounded by majestic fjords, with nearly forty thousand square feet of existing buildings, extraordinary privacy and unlimited vision.

Some properties are expensive, and some are exclusive. Only a handful become legendary.

The Devil’s Island is not simply a place to own—it is a place to preserve, to shape, and to pass on.

A Unicorn Property - One Island - One Owner - One Opportunity

Contact Real Estate Agent Erik Steen for a confidential presentation and private viewing.

Private Stay & Purchase Credit
We understand that acquiring a private island is an exceptional decision.

Qualified buyers are therefore invited to experience Ulvsnes Island through an exclusive private stay before committing to a purchase.

The island can be reserved for private use, allowing you to explore its unique atmosphere, privacy, history and possibilities at your own pace.

Should you proceed with the acquisition, 100% of the agreed rental fee will be credited towards the purchase price.

Because the world’s rarest properties deserve more than a viewing—they deserve to be experienced.