The Lighthouses of Southern Norway

This page shows the documentation of the Lighthouses of Southern Norway.  You can always click on the photo of the light to go to a specific (larger resolution) copy.  Each lighthouse name is linked to (in our editorial opinion) the best reference site for that light.

I would like to include directions on how to get to these lights.  If you know such data, could you eMail me and I'll post it here (with your choice of attribution.)

There has been significant usage of the Lighthouse Directory prepared by Russ Rowlett (UNC).  Lighthouse coordinates and orange reference numbers are via Norsk Fyr.  My thanks to them for providing this basis for understanding.

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NO 53T
050600
Mejulen

Øyas Tonerleia north west side

Photo courtesy Anders Nygaard [Flickr]

Mejulen
NO 53U
050700
Danholmen Holmens east beach
NO 53V
050900
Vittenskjul Øyas Tonerleia north east side
NO 53W
051100
Store Fluer Øyas Tonerleia north point
NO 53X
051200
Risøy East Point On the east point at Risøy
NO 53Y
051900
Sundgårdsholmen at holmens on the north side
NO 53Z
052100
Skjensundet Blandkjernoddens southeast side.  Should be visible from the Kragerø-Langøy ferry shortly after it leaves Langøy.
NO 54 Jomfruland Jomfruland (Range Rear) (1839)

Jomfruland is a low island, a glacial moraine, lying parallel to the coast of the Skagerrak off the mouth of the Kragerøfjord. The old tower now houses a lighthouse museum, and the adjoining keeper's house is an art gallery.

NO 55
052500
Jomfruland (1938)

The range guides ships approaching the Kragerøfjord and Kragerø; the continuous light also aids ships sailing toward Oslo. Located near the center of the island; transportation is available from Kragerø.

Photo courtesy Roger Lvseth [Flickr]

NO 56
052600
Djupodden (Jomfruland Range Front) Located on the coast of Jomfruland about 3/4 mi southwest of the lighthouse.
NO 57
053000
Knubbehausen Located in the Skagerrak about 1.5 km southeast of the entrance to the Kragerøfjorden. Accessible only by boat.
NO 58
053100
Stromtangen Strømtangen (Range Front)

This is both a directional light and the front light of a range, with the Stavseng lighthouse being the rear light. Located on a point of land at the west entrance to the Kragerøfjorden.  Don't confuse this with the lights above.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 59
053200
Stavseng (Range Rear)

Located on the south coast of Tåtøy, an island in the mouth of Kragerøfjorden. The island is accessible by ferry from Kragerø.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Stavseng
NO 60
053300
Buttebaen Buttebåen

Located in the Kragerøfjorden off the western tip of the island of Slatøy. Accessible only by boat, although there is probably a good view from the island.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 61
053800
Kragerø havnefyr (Galeiodden) Located on the eastern tip of the rocky islet of Galeiodden, in Kragerø harbor. Accessible only by boat, but there should be a good view from the ferry between Kragerø and Slatøy.

Aust/Agder County

NO 62
054300
Grønholmskjaer Located on a rocky islet about 6.5 km northeast of Risør.
NO 63 Stangholmen Stangholmen (1855)

The house is now a restaurant. Located on a small island about ¾ mi east of Risør. Accessible only by boat.

NO 64
054500
Stangholmen (1959)

Located in front of the historic lighthouse. (There are 4 lights called Stangholmen in Norway, so be careful when looking for this light.)

Photo courtesy Roar Stavelin, Risør, Norway [Flickr]

NO 64F
054600
Store Furuøya Risør Øyas northeast point
NO 64H
055000
Bjørnskjær Inlet to Risør
NO 64M
055400
Midtskjær East from Risør
NO 65
056600
Lyngør

Located on a small islet at the entrance to Lyngørfjorden, about 8 km southwest of Risør. Accessible only by boat.

Photo courtesy Carl Christensen [Flickr]

Lyngor
NO 65B
056800
Tøkersfjell South of Hellersøya
NO 65E
056900
Ruholmen Southeast of Sanden
NO 65K
057300
Gjesøyskjær east of Gjesøya
NO 66 Mokkalasset Ytre Møkkalasset

The tower remains in service as a daybeacon. Located on a skerry off the coast near the entrance to the Sandøyfjord, east of Kilsund. Accessible only by boat.

Photo courtesy Geir Røsset [Flickr]

NO 67
058500
Gråviktangen Located on a promontory on the east side of the Sandøyfjord, south of Apalen.
NO 68
058200
Tverrdalsøya Located on a promontory at the easternmost point of Tverdalsøy, about 1 mi east of Kilsund.
NO 68F
058300
Oksefjorden Havneholmens east point
NO 69
058000
Kilsund (Tverrdalsøya South Range Rear)

Located 834 m west southwest of the Holmesund front light.

Photo courtesy Roald Hanssen [Arendal]

Kilsund
NO 69A
058600
Sagesund North side of Tvedestrand, just off highway 411 west of the village.
NO 69F
058900
Furøysund By Storeskjaer
NO 69R
059300
Råkenestangen Tangens south point
NO 70
060000
Bonden A short rubblestone tower seen in front of this light is almost certainly an older light tower or daybeacon. Located on a rocky islet about 2.5 km east of the eastern end of the island of Tromøy.
NO 71
060700
Skinnfelltangen Skinnfelltangen

Located on a promontory on the north side of the entrance to Tromøysund, opposite the Gitmertangen lights. The sound entrance is about 500 m wide.

Photo courtesy Roald Hanssen [Arendal]

NO 72
060500
Gitmertangen Ranges Common Front

Located at the extreme eastern tip of the island of Tromøy, northeast of Arendal.

Photo courtesy Roald Hanssen [Arendal]

Gitmertangen common front
NO 73
060400
Gitmertangen South Range Rear The Gitmertangen North and South Rear lights have a common front light and are only about 60 m apart. Located near the eastern end of the island of Tromøy, northeast of Arendal.
NO 74
060600
Gitmertangen North Range Rear

The front light, 234 m northeast, is probably similar; NGA describes both lights as "iron huts." Located near the eastern end of the island of Tromøy, northeast of Arendal.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Gitmertangen North rear range
NO 75
061200
Frisoya Frisøya

Located on the north (mainland) side of Tremøysund in Eydehamn, about 7 km northeast of Arendal.

Photo courtesy Roald Hanssen [Arendal]

NO 75T
061300
Tromøysundet By Broneset.  Very near the bridge where highway 409 connects to highway 410 north of Gjerstad.
NO 76
061400
Store Torungen Store Torungen

The original tower was a twin of the Lille Torungen lighthouse. This (second) handsome lighthouse serves coastal navigation and also marks the entrance to Arendal. Located on a small island about 3 km southeast of the mainland and 5 km southwest of Tromøy. Accessible only by boat.

Photo courtesy Dag Terje [Flickr]

NO 77 Lille Torungen (1844)

The lighthouse can be leased for special events. Located to the east of the Store Torungen Fyr, near the eastern end of the island.

Photo courtesy Jan Roger Wilkens [Flickr]

1844 Lille Torungen
NO 78
061500
1914 Lille Torungen Lille Torungen (1914)

This is the only active light on this island. It is located at the southeastern point of the island.

Photo courtesy Jan Roger Wilkens [Flickr]

NO 79
061600
Merdøy

Located near the west end of Merdøy, an island off the entrance to Arendal. A popular day-trip location, the island is accessible by passenger ferry from Arendal.

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

Merdoy
NO 80 Sandvikodden Sandvigodden (1844)

The building is now a private residence. Located on the west side of the entrance to the Galtesund, which leads to Arendal; this is at the southeast corner of the island of Hisøy. Accessible by road.

NO 81
061700
Sandvigodden (1934)

This lighthouse stands immediately in front of the former lighthouse.

Photo courtesy Geir Røsset [Flickr]

NO 81A
063000
Spærholmen Northern holmes west side.
NO 81F
063100
Fevik Fevikkilens west side.
NO 81H
063200
Hesnes front range Hesnes Nedre (Håholmen)

By Håholmen.

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 81K
063300
Hesnes Øvre (Kvaløya)

Kvaløy north point

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

Hesnes Rear Range
NO 81L
063500
Hesnessund East Hesnessund East

Kvaløy northwest point.

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 81N
063800
Hesnessund West

Hesnesøy west point.

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

Hesnessund West
NO 81P
064100
Leiholmsund East Leiholmsund East

Leiholmens north point. (front range)

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 81W
064200
Leiholmsund West

By Saleskjær. (rear range)

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

Leiholmsund West
NO 81X
065000
Stangholmen Near Grimstad on Holmens south point. Not to be confused with the light near Risør.
NO 82 Rivingen (1886) (Grimstad)

The old light is now a private summer residence. Located on a small island on the approach to Grimstad, about 2.5 km south of the town and 1 km off the coast of the mainland.

Rivingen
NO 83
065100
Rivingen (1925)

Located in front of the historic lighthouse.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 83F
065300
Tvillingholmen East Front range for the light below.
NO 84
065400
Vessøyhauet (Range Rear)

Located on a promontory at the entrance to Grimstad harbor.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Vessoyhodet
NO 84B
065600
Bjoroya Bjorøya

Grimstad Øyas northeast side

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 85
066600
Havnespynten

Located at the end of the peninsula sheltering the east side of the harbor of Jortveit.

Photo courtesy Geir Røsset [Flickr]
Havnespyten
NO 86
066500
Homborsund Homborsund

Sibling of the Lyngør lighthouse and built in the same year. Located on Store Gronningen, a small island about 1.5 km southeast of Jortveit.

Photo courtesy Mnemonic [Flickr]

NO 86F
066700
Sundholmen

Homborsund north point

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

Sundholmen
NO 86H
066800
Homborsundsleia Nedre Homborsundsleia Nedre

By Hestvigpynten

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 86Ø
066900
Homborsundsleia Øvre By Ramshaugen
NO 86R
067300
Humlesund Bergsøy north point
NO 86S
067400
Gasa Gåsa

East of Lillisand.  (This doesn't look to me like it qualifies as a lighthouse, but it is so listed.)

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 87 Saltholmen (1882)

The building is a private summer residence. Located on a small island the entrance to Lillesand, about 2 km southeast of the town. Accessible only by boat.

Saltholmen
NO 88
067500
Saltholmen (1952)

Located adjacent to the historic lighthouse.

Photo courtesy Geir Røsset [Flickr]
NO 89
068400
Reierskjer Reierskjer

Located on a rocky reef about ½ mi offshore near Brekkesto.

Photo courtesy Ronald Wöhrn [liteslist]

NO 89B
068600
Brekkestø By Vragholmskjæret
NO 89G
068800
Ågerøya
latitude 58° 10' 41.1" N
longitude 8° 18' 57.4" E
By Rabodden
NO 90
069300
Kvalsholmen (Range Front)
latitude 58° 8' 40.2" N
longitude 8° 16' 59.4" E
Located on a tiny island about 600 m south of Ramsøy. Accessible only by boat. photo
NO 91
069700
Natvigtangen (Range Rear)
latitude 58° 8' 2.4" N
longitude 8° 15' 19.8" E
Located on a promontory at the southern entrance to the Isefjaerfjorden.
NO 91S
069800
Svervikodden
latitude 58° 7' 49.3" N
longitude 8° 15' 5.0" E
Sundets west side
NO 92
069900
Spaknesskjærane
latitude 58° 7' 55.8" N
longitude 8° 15' 35.7" E
Located on a rock on the south side of the Ramsøysund east of Nattvik.
NO 92B
070800
Torsøya
latitude 58° 6' 2.8" N
longitude 8° 8' 34.0" E
Randøysund Øyas east side
NO 92G
070900
Mannevikodden
latitude 58° 6' 34.2" N
longitude 8° 6' 50.7" E
Sundets north side
NO 92K
071100
Stokken
latitude 58° 6' 53.6" N
longitude 8° 6' 7.9" E
Randøysund Øyas northwest point
NO 92L
071500
Ledholmen
latitude 58° 6' 33.3" N
longitude 8° 5' 15.5" E
Holmens north point

Kristiansand Area

NO 92L
071500
Ledholmen
latitude 58° 6' 33.3" N
longitude 8° 5' 15.5" E
Holmens north point
NO 93
071600
Grønningen
latitude 58º 4' 53.3" N long. 8º 5' 17.6" E

This lighthouse marks the start of the channel into Kristiansand. During the summer the house is operated as a hostel for overnight stays, first come first served, no private accommodations. Located on a small skerry in the entrance to Kristiansandsfjorden, about 3 km south of Fidje.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Gronningen
NO 94
071700
Oksoy Oksøy
latitude 58° 4' 20.2" N longitude 8° 3' 11.1" E

This historic station, the landfall light for Kristiansand, was staffed until 2004. The Oksøy and Grønningen lights bracket the entrance to the fjord. Located on a small skerry in the entrance to Kristiansandsfjorden, about 3 km east of Skålevik and the same distance west southwest of Grønningen Fyr.

Photo courtesy Geir Røsset [Flickr]

NO 94K
071800
Kinn
latitude 58° 6' 33.3" N
longitude 8° 5' 15.5" E
Holmens north point
NO 95 Odderøya (1874)
latitude 58° 7' 51.6" N longitude 8° 0' 32.9" E 

Located at the end of the Odderøya peninsula, which projects into Kristiansandsfjorden and protects the harbor of the city.

Odderoya
NO 96
072300
Odderøya (new)

Located in front of the historic lighthouse.

Photo courtesy François la Poutré (World Lighthouse Society) [Flickr]

NO 96G
072600
Gleodden
latitude 58° 8' 49.0" N longitude 8° 2' 18.5" E
East of Kristiansand Center
NO 97
073100
Jøngeholmskjaeret (Gyngeholmen) Located on a rock just off the northern tip of Flekkerøy.
NO 97F
073200
Flekkerøygapet By Torsteinsneset
NO 98
073300
Senskjer

Located on a rock just off the eastern tip of Flekkerøy.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Senskjaer
NO 99
073400
Blastholmen Ytre Blåstholmen

Located on a rock just off the southeastern coast of Flekkerøy.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 100
073600
Bergenesodden

Located on a rocky promontory at the southwestern tip of Flekkerøy.

Oksoya
NO 100H
073900
Herøya Langenes Øyas south side
NO 101 Songvår (1888)

Long abandoned, this light station has recently been restored by the town of Søgne and is now available for overnight stays. Located on a small island about 5 km south of Søgne.

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Songvar
NO 102
074000
Songvår (1950) Located in front of the historic lighthouse.
NO 102B
074100
Ny-Hellesund

By Tøodden. Kabeløy west point

Toodden
NO 102C
074200
Varholmen Songvårfjorden south point
NO 102D
074300
Nordre Vassøy Songvårfjorden Øyas east side
NO 102J
074400
Tåneskjær På sydspiss av Tånes varde.
NO 102K
074900
Skogsøybåen Near Tregde
NO 102L
076400
Langøy Tregde - Mandal north side.  Don't confuse this with Langøy in the Farsund fjord.
NO 102S
076800
Spegelaksen Skjernøy north point
NO 102T
077800
Madodden Skjernøy west side

Lindesnes Area

NO 103
079000
Ryvingen

The first Norwegian lighthouse to be converted to electricity (1890s). The station was staffed until 2002; then it was transferred to the town of Mandal, which has restored the buildings and made them available for overnight accommodations. Located on an island about 5 km southeast of Mandal.  Transportation including day trips can be arranged in Mandal.

Photo courtesy Marco Ruffatti [Flickr]

Ryvingen
NO 104
079100
Hatholmen Hatholmen

Located on an island in Mannefjorden about 1.5 km south of Mandal.  The buildings are open to paying guests.

Photo courtesy François la Poutré (World Lighthouse Society) [Flickr]

NO 105
079200
Sjøsanden

Sjøsanden, on the west side of the entrance to the harbor of Mandal, is Norway's only sand beach. Located behind the beach.

Photo courtesy kanelstrand [Flickr]

Sjosanden
NO 105D
080500
Indre Mannevær In the Hillesund fjord, on the west point
NO 105E
080600
Kvistholmen Holmens south point
NO 105G
080700
Gjallaråsholmen West innlop to Hillesund
NO 105J
080800
Gjallaråsen West innlop to Hillesund
NO 105S
080900
Svinør Grønningens south point
NO 105V
081100
Avik On the land west of Avik
NO 105X
081200
Imsa East of Imsa on the south point
NO 106
081700
Utvare Utvåre

Located on a rocky islet about 7 km southeast of Høllen.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 107
082200
Lindesnes (Range Rear)
latitude 57° 58' 57.2" N longitude 7° 2' 48.3" E

This is one of Norway's best known and most historic lighthouses, marking the southernmost point of the Norwegian mainland and the entrance to the Skaggerak and the Baltic Sea from the North Sea. Located at the end of a peninsula (the Naze) about 12 km southwest of Høllen. Accessible by paved road (highway 460).

Photo courtesy François la Poutré (World Lighthouse Society) [Flickr]

Lindesnes rear range
NO 107L
082300
Lypskjer
latitude 58° 0' 19.4" N longitude 7° 0' 37.3" E
East of Klevholmen
NO 107U
082400
Ulvåsodden
latitude 58° 0' 53.7" N longitude 7° 0' 11.6" E
Rævøy southwest side
NO 108 Markøy Located on an island in the mouth of the Grønsfjord, about 3.5 km west northwest of Lindesnes Fyr. The island is a bird sanctuary.
NO 109
082800
Revøysundet
latitude 58° 1' 42.0" N longitude 7° 0' 12.4" E
Located on an island marking a western entrance to the Grønsfjord about 8 km south southwest of Skomrak. There is a bridge to the island, but the light appears to be accessible only by boat.
NO 110
083200
Hausvigodden Located on the east side of the entrance to the Rosfjord about 8 km southwest of Skomrak. It is not clear if there is land access to the lighthouse.
NO 110D
083300
Syrhovud
latitude 58° 5' 53.7" N longitude 7° 1' 24.3" E
At neset Syrhovud
NO 110E
083400
Ullerøysund Ullerøy south point

Farsund Area

NO 110G
083500
Terøy Farsund Øyas southwest point
NO 110J
083700
Bremerodden Langøy southwest point
NO 110S
083900
Langøy Farsund Øyas west side.  Don't confuse this with Langøy near Tregde.
NO 110T
084000
Store Håøy Farsund Øyas south side
NO 111
084100
Søndre Katland

Unoccupied since 1947, the lighthouse appears to be in need of restoration. Located on an island in the mouth of the Lyngdfjorden about 4.5 km southeast of Farsund.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

Sondre Kattland
NO 111S
084300
Sandøy
latitude 58° 3' 31.2" N longitude 6° 49' 7.1" E
Sandøy south point
NO 112
084500
Eivåg Nedre (Lille Eigerøy)
latitude 58° 4' 0.8" N longitude 6° 49' 27.8" E
Lille Eigerøy is a 10 acre island at the western entrance to Farsund. The island is privately owned and was for sale in 2006. Located at the south point of the island.
NO 113
085900
Listerrauna
latitude 58° 3' 34.2" N longitude 6° 40' 13.0" E
Located on an island about 2.5 km southeast of Vestbygda.
NO 114
086000
Brekneholmen Brekneholmen (Borhaug)
latitude 58° 5' 39.9" N longitude 6° 35' 3.4" E

Brekneholmen is actually a rocky ridge that provides a natural breakwater for the harbor of Vestbygda. Located at the south end of the island, just off Vestbygda; accessible by a causeway connecting the island to the town.

Photo courtesy Alex Trabas [liteslist]

NO 115
086500
Lista
latitude 58° 6' 33.4" N longitude 6° 34' 1.2" E

This light station marks a prominent and dangerous cape on the south side of the entrance to the Listafjord; from a mariner's point of view this is the extreme southwestern tip of Norway.  Located just off highway 43 about ½ mi west of Vestbygda.

Photo courtesy Mats Haugan [Flickr]

Lista
NO 115R
086600
Rasvåg Hummerøy
NO 116
087300
Varnes This little light, a companion to the Lista Fyr, marks the south side of the entrance to the sheltered waters of the Listafjord. Located off highway 654 about 10 km north of Lista Fyr; accessible by a narrow and twisting road.
NO 116D
087400
Skarvehellaren Innseiling til Fedafjorden
NO 116E
087600
Fedefjord East of Feda just off E39 as it crosses the Fjord.
NO 116G
087700
Kokodden South by odden i Srandsforden
NO 116J
087900
Risholmsund Probably visible from the Sbelsnes to Andabeløy ferry.
NO 116S
088000
Bolshus West of Bjørnøyane in Stolsfjorden
NO 116T
088100
Håsund FlekkefjordSundets west side.
NO 116V
089400
Hidrasund Hitterøysund point
NO 116X
089700
Rossøy Near Hitterøy west side
NO 117
089900
Kirkehavn Kirkehavn is a village on the Hidrasundet on the west end of the island of Hidra. Located on the north side of the harbor entrance of Kirkehavn, near the church.