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Kvitsøy Lighthouse, aiding sailors since 1700

Kvitsøy Lighthouse Kvitsøy has operated as a navagation light since about 1700. The present light was automated 1969 and has been a protected building since 1998. The 1829 lighthouse had a height of 18 m (59 ft); the tower was extended by 7 m (23 ft) in 1859 and gained another 2 m (7 ft) [...]

Jan 28, 2013No CommentRead More

Dispatch #1: My epic Hurtigruten voyage from Bergen to Kirkenes

This week, Lighthouses of Norway photographer Sigrid Thorbjørnsen is sailing on Hurtigrutens ship MS Finnmarken from Bergen to Kirkenes. This is her dispatch from day…

Sep 3, 2012No CommentRead More

Events and festivals near lighthouses

From the southern coast all the way up to the farthest north, there are music, dance, and art events. There are regattas, film festivals, speed…

Jul 5, 2012No CommentRead More

Slåtterøy: a pearl along the Norwegian coastline

Text and photos by Sigrid Thorbjørnsen. Edited by Rick Shupper. The Western Norway area is stunning with beautiful fjords, majestic mountains, spectacular glaciers, and roaring waterfalls. And…

Apr 23, 2012No CommentRead More

Flatholmen Lighthouse: 150 years and going strong

2012 marks the 150th year anniversary of Flatholmen’s service. Flatholmen Lighthouse is located on an islet about .6 miles outside Tananger in Sola, southwest of…

Apr 5, 2012No CommentRead More