Geita Lighthouse
Geita Lighthouse was built in 1897 and became fully automated 1982. It stands on the easternmost of three small islands, Ytsegeite, Medgeite and Instegeita (Outer-, Mid- and Inner-Geite), the last is where the lighthouse is located. Geita stands 101.7 feet (31 meters) tall, and 147.6 feet (42.8 meters) above the high tide mark. The Norwegian word [...]
Tvistein, little lighthouse with a big impact
Photo #4 ©2009 Jette&Ole Tvistein may not look like much compared to its big brother Svenner Lighthouse, but it is very important to mariners. It is known that at least a dozen shipwrecks have happened in less than one nautical mile (1852 meters) from Tvistein Lighthouse. The area from the Nevlunghavn Svenner, including Rakkeboene has [...]
Hatholmen Lighthouse – A Jewel at Mandal
On Norway’s beautiful southern coast, there are a string of towns and villages with white-painted wooden houses. Mandal is a perfect example with its 600 legally protected white houses and it’s shining white crescent Sjøsanden beach. Hatholmen Lighthouse stands on an island in the Mannefjord about 1 mile (1.5 km) south of Mandal. Built in [...]
Homborsund Lighthouse on Norway’s beautiful southern coast
Homborsund LIghthouse is in Grimstad municipality, Aust-Agder. Bordering on the Skagerrak, Homborsund is a beach resort south of Grimstad municipality halfway between the town Grimstad and Lillesand. Between 1865 and 1875, 45 ships ran afoul in this stretch of ocean and shipping interests in Grimstad demanded a new beacon between Torungen and Oksøy Lighthouses. The lighthouse was [...]
Stavernsodden Lighthouse at “Norway’s Dimple”
Stavern is Norway’s smallest town and is affectionately known as “The Dimple of Norway.” It’s unique and charmingly styled streets and wooden houses are still intact. Stavern’s geographical position results in a staggering average of 200 sunny days per year and it is surprisingly hot during the summer. Unusually long spring and summer months offer [...]
Vibberodden Lighthouse, Eigersund
Vibberodden Lighthouse (Norwegian: Vibberodden fyr) is a harbor lighthouse in Eigersund, Rogaland, Norway. It is located at the southeast point of Eigerøy about 5 miles (8 km) south of Eigersund and marks the west side of the entrance to the narrow fjord leading to Eigersund. It stands 29.8 feet (32.9 meters) tall and 72 feet (22 meters) [...]
Ona Lighthouse
Built in 1867 and automated in 1971, Ona Lighthouse (Norwegian: Ona fyr) stands 48.2 feet (14.7 meters) tall, and 131.2 feet (40 meters) above the high tide mark. It is located on the small island of Ona in the municipality of Sandøy in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The lighthouse is built on Onakalven, the highest cliff [...]
Erkna Lighthouse
Erkna Lighthouse was built in 1870 and fully automated in 1988. It was bombed by Allied aircraft in 1945 and burned to the ground. Then, it was rebuilt 1948–50. Erkna is 34.4 feet (10.5 meters) tall, and stands high up on a bluff on the northwest coast of the island 162.4 feet (49.5 meters) above the high tide mark. [...]
Karmøy: One island, four lighthouses
Karmøy is in Rogaland, southwest Haugesund in the traditional district of Haugaland. The municipality consists primarily of Karmøy island itself, The main communities are Skudeneshavn , Skudenes, Stangaland, Torvastad, Åkra, and most of Avaldsnes. There is a lot to see. Karmøy is also well known in Norway for the heather moors and the surfing beaches. Karmøy [...]
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