Henningsvær Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Henningsvær Lighthouse
Built in 1856, the Henningsvær Lighthouse is a white, cylindrical tower standing 8 meters tall. It is attached to the seaward end of a 1-1/2 story keeper's house. This structure faces the Vestfjord on the southwest side of Henningsvær, a village spread across several small islands connected by bridges off Austvågøy. The lighthouse ceased active service in 1935 and was sold shortly thereafter. By 1997, the former light station was made available for vacation rentals, though this is no longer the case. The lighthouse remains privately owned.
Why it matters: The lighthouse was essential for navigating the Vestfjord and accessing the fishing village of Henningsvær, a significant center in the Lofoten archipelago.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: square cylindrical tower attached to the seaward end of a 1-1/2 story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Vågan
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- A village on several small islands off the southwestern tip of Austvågøy, connected by bridges, located on the southwest side of Henningsvær facing the Vestfjord.
- Latitude
- 68.1464°
- Longitude
- 14.1988°
Nearby Vessels
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1856
Significant events: Inactive since 1935, sold shortly after deactivation, became available for vacation rentals in 1997
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Henningsvar(0.7 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-117
اعثر على منارة Henningsvær على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.