Nordre Kaholmen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Nordre Kaholmen Lighthouse
Established in 1897, Nordre Kaholmen Lighthouse is situated on a large rock marking Kaholmen island, approximately 1 km northwest of Drøbak in the Oslofjord. The lighthouse consists of a 3-meter octagonal lantern, painted white with a red roof, which stands 9.5 meters above sea level. It emits an occulting white, red, or green light that cycles every 6 seconds, with the color changing to indicate direction. This light has an operational range of 10.2 nautical miles. While the lantern room is not open to the public, the site can be reached by boat.
Why it matters: This light is essential for vessels navigating the Oslofjord, offering precise guidance as ships approach or depart the historic town of Drøbak. Its directional color system aids in safely avoiding shallow areas around Kaholmen island.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc WRG 6s
- Focal Height
- 9.5m
- Geographic Range
- 10.2NM
Construction & History
- First Lit
- 1897
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Drobak(1.2 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B2364
- NGA No.
- 0396
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 3m
- Tower Shape
- octagonal
- Tower Color
- white with a red roof
Structure: A 3m octagonal lantern, painted white with a red roof, mounted on a large rock.
Location
- City
- Frogn
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Akershus
- Sea Region
- Oslofjord, marking Kaholmen island, about 1 km northwest of Drøbak.
- Latitude
- 59.6786°
- Longitude
- 10.6087°
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Nordre Kaholmen على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.