Our Team
Meet the people who make Lyngen Lodge what it is
Elisabeth Braathen
Elisabeth is founder / owner and responsible for administration and bookings. She is a hospitality professional with years of international experience. She was born in Trondheim (Norway) and lived for many years in St.Anton Austria working in management roles. Elisabeth is an avid skier, mountaineer and general sports fanatic. She joined forces with Graham to create the Lyngen Lodge in 2008.
Graham Austick
Graham is founder / owner of the Lyngen Lodge. He is a professional teacher and guide in mountain sports (IFMGA/UIAGM International Mountain Guide), International Ski Teacher (BASI ISTD 4) and Yacht Master Captain MCA/RYA. In 1998 he founded Piste to Powder in St.Anton Austria, an off piste ski school and expedition service that operated around the world. This led him eventually to the Lyngen Alps, where he decided to build Lyngen Lodge and base the concept on luxury adventures to a world wide market.
Veronika Bodner
Veronika is originally from Austria and has been involved in hospitality and management for many years. Her passion for both mountain and ocean life has led her across the globe from the Super Yacht industry to high-end land based lodges. Veronika’s efficient organizational skills and warm hospitable approach will have you quickly and comfortably settled into the lodge.
Booking Consultant
Trine Sundal
Trine Sundal was born and raised in Tromsø Northern Norway. She has travelled extensively and with a family background in hospitality she is naturally drawn to creating unforgettable experiences. Trine is your first port of call in your Lyngen Lodge experience. She endeavours to make your booking journey a pleasant, efficient and seamless experience. When not a work, Trine can be found packing a yoga mat and heading off into nature on foot, bike or ski to explore new horizons and live new experiences.
Lodge Chefs
Laura & Brice
Brice and Laura are our talented chef couple taking care of all catering needs at the lodge this season. Both highly qualified and both with expertise and passion in their specialist areas of catering, resulting in a formidable team able to produce and create exquiste dishes throughout your stay at Lyngen Lodge.
Lodge Host
Jana
Jana's is our activity guide & host, she has an abundance of enthusiasm and joy that radiates from her presence. Her day simply revolves around the word "yes can do"
Lodge Host
Marie
Marie is part of the lodge team taking care your comfort after your adventures during the day. Marie brings sunshine whereever she goes and at the same time a keen eye and a sensitive nose for spotting the northern lights on an evening time.
Lodge Host
Jenni
Jenni is a member of the lodge host team inside the lodge and will be taking care of your needs during your stay at Lyngen Lodge. Jenni was born and raised in the Scandinavian Arctic and takes great pride in her role within the hospitality aspect of lodge life. She is knowledgeable and shares an enthusiasm with the rest of team to make your stay as memorable as possible.
Lodge Host
Weronika
Weronika is a member of our lodge host team. Returning again for another summer with us in the Arctic to share her warmness and admiration for the region. Weronika can be found cruising the nature trails and coast line along the fjord and is ever helpful to make sure your stay is positive experience.
Coaches Of Team Happiness
Finlay & Aurora Austick
Every team needs a coach, and every coach needs a team. Finlay is 10 years old and Aurora 7 years old. They both in turn ensure the team on a daily basis are energized and fit for action. Then they go to school.
Working at Lyngen Lodge
Do You Wish To Join the Team?
Interested in working at Lyngen Lodge with this fantastic team? Have a look at our open job positions for more information:
