Odderøya Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Odderøya Lighthouse
Built in 1874, Odderøya Lighthouse is situated on the island of the same name, just 0.1 km from Kristiansand's port in Norway's Agder region. The structure consists of a square cylindrical tower, standing 8 meters tall, which is attached to a 1-1/2 story keeper's house. A lantern and gallery top the tower. This lighthouse has been operational since its construction, serving as a navigational aid for vessels approaching Kristiansand. The site is open to the public, offering visitors a chance to see the lighthouse and its surroundings. It continues to function as an active aid to navigation.
Why it matters: The lighthouse is important for guiding maritime traffic into Kristiansand, a major southern Norwegian port, and helps vessels navigate the approaches from the Skagerrak.
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- cylindrical
Structure: square cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery, attached to one end of a 1-1/2 story keeper's house
Location
- City
- Kristiansand
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Agder
- Latitude
- 58.1314°
- Longitude
- 8.0021°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Kristiansand(0.1 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-035
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1874
Visiting
- Open to public
- Yes
Nearby Vessels
اعثر على منارة Odderøya على الخريطة البحرية المباشرة
خطّط رحلاتك قرب Norway، وشاهد السفن المجاورة في الوقت الفعلي، واستكشف أكثر من 14,900 معلَم ملاحي في التطبيق.