Jøngeholmskjæret Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Jøngeholmskjæret Lighthouse
Also known as: Jøngeholmskjæret (Gyngeholmen)
Established in 1916, this lighthouse marks a rock situated near the northern tip of Flekkerøy, close to Kristiansand, Norway. The structure stands 4 meters tall and features an octagonal lantern painted white with a red roof, supported by a round stone base. It is constructed of stone. Access to the site is by boat, and while visitors can explore the surroundings, the tower itself is closed to the public. The lighthouse was built to assist mariners navigating the coastal waters of the Skagerrak.
Why it matters: Its establishment in 1916 provided navigational aid for shipping and fishing fleets traversing coastal routes near Kristiansand.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 4m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white with a red roof and mounted on a round stone base
- Material
- stone
Structure: A 4m octagonal lantern, painted white with a red roof, mounted on a round stone base.
Location
- City
- Kristiansand
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Agder
- Sea Region
- on a rock just off the northern tip of Flekkerøy
- Latitude
- 58.0920°
- Longitude
- 7.9926°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Flekkeroy(1.1 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B2942
- NGA No.
- 1416
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1916
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
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