Lyngør Lighthouse
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Lyngør Lighthouse is a historic coastal lighthouse located on the island of Kjeholmen in the Lyngør archipelago within Tvedestrand municipality, Agder county, Norway. Established in 1879, it features a 16.9-meter tall white square concrete tower with a red top, attached to a 2½-story keeper's house. The lighthouse stands 21.3 meters above sea level and emits a continuous white light with a brighter flash every 60 seconds, visible up to 14 nautical miles. It is notable for housing the original 3rd order Fresnel lens on its original rotating mechanism, with an intensity of 59,100 candela for the steady light and 616,500 candela for the flash. The lighthouse was automated in 2004, ending the era of resident keepers, but the site remains accessible by boat and open to the public. The keeper's house and tower can be visited and even rented for overnight stays, offering a unique experience. The lighthouse is a protected cultural heritage site since 1997 and is an early example of concrete construction in Norway. The surrounding area features a moderate coastal climate with mild winters and warm summers, contributing to its serene maritime ambiance.
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Astuce: Visitors should plan their trip by boat, as Lyngør Lighthouse is accessible only by sea. The best time to visit is during the summer months when weather conditions are mild and the keeper's house is open for accommodation. Booking overnight stays in advance is recommended due to limited availability. The site is open to the public year-round, and no admission fee is required. Visitors can also explore the nearby Lyngør archipelago to complement their visit.
Faits intéressants
- •Lyngør Lighthouse uses its original 3rd order Fresnel lens and rotating mechanism since 1879.
- •It was one of the early concrete lighthouse constructions in Norway.
- •The lighthouse emits a continuous white light with a brighter flash every 60 seconds, visible up to 14 nautical miles.
- •The fog signal, a diafon, is preserved but no longer in use due to removal of pressure tanks.
- •Meteorological measurements have been conducted at Lyngør Lighthouse since 1920, with automation of the weather station in 2004.
Histoire
Lyngør Lighthouse was commissioned and built in 1879 alongside Homborsund Lighthouse as part of Norway's efforts to improve coastal navigation.
It was constructed using concrete, which was innovative in Norway at the time.
The lighthouse served as a manned navigational aid until it was automated in 2004, after which it no longer required resident keepers.
In 1997, it was designated as a protected cultural heritage site, preserving its original structures and installations.
The lighthouse underwent renovation in 2011 to maintain its condition and support its use as a tourist accommodation and historical monument.
Guide du lieu
Lighthouse Tower1879
The 16.9-meter tall white square concrete tower with a red top is the main beacon structure. Visitors can explore the tower and see the original Fresnel lens and rotating mechanism that create the lighthouse's distinctive light pattern.
Keeper's House1879
Attached to the lighthouse tower, this 2½-story building served as the residence for lighthouse keepers until automation in 2004. It is now available for overnight rental, offering visitors a unique stay in a historical maritime setting.
