Munkholmen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Munkholmen Lighthouse
The Munkholmen lighthouse is situated on a historic island in the Trondheimfjord, approximately 1.2 kilometers northwest of the Trondheim waterfront. The white lantern, topped with a red roof, is mounted directly onto the wall of a 17th-century stone fort. This structure was first lit in 1798. The focal height of the light is 11 meters, with a geographic range of 10.7 nautical miles. It emits an occulting white, red, and green light, with a cycle of 6 seconds. The fort itself has a long history, including service as a prison.
Why it matters: The Munkholmen light is important for safe navigation within the Trondheimfjord, marking the approach to the port city of Trondheim. Its integration into a historic fort makes it a notable cultural and tourist site.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc WRG 6s
- Focal Height
- 11m
- Geographic Range
- 10.7NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1798
Significant events: Fort served as a prison
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Color
- white with a red roof
- Material
- stone
Structure: A lantern, painted white with a red roof, is mounted directly on the wall of a 17th-century stone fort.
Location
- City
- Trondheim
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Trøndelag
- Sea Region
- An island in the Trondheimfjord, approximately 1.2 km northwest of the Trondheim waterfront, Norway.
- Latitude
- 63.4510°
- Longitude
- 10.3825°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Trondheim(0.6 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L1232
- NGA No.
- 7200
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-167
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