Geitanes Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Geitanes Lighthouse
Geitanes lighthouse is a 4.5 meter cylindrical stone structure situated on a reef within the Lysefjord, about 3 km west of Lysebotn. The lighthouse is painted white and topped with a red roof. Its lantern is positioned 5 meters above the water. The light emits white, red, and green flashes on a 5-second cycle. The site is open to the public, but the tower itself is closed. The nearest port is Ardal, located 14.5 km away.
Why it matters: This lighthouse is essential for safe navigation within the Lysefjord, marking a reef near Lysebotn and providing directional guidance for marine traffic.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl W R G 5s
- Focal Height
- 5m
- Geographic Range
- 8.4NM
Location
- City
- Sandnes
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Rogaland
- Sea Region
- A reef in the Lysefjord, approximately 3 km west of Lysebotn.
- Latitude
- 59.0423°
- Longitude
- 6.5819°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Ardal(14.5 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B3298
- NGA No.
- 2296
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 4.5m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white with a red roof
- Material
- stone
Structure: A 4.5m lantern mounted on a round stone base, painted white with a red roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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