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Blåstholmen Lighthouse

🇳🇴Kristiansand, NOOperational

Blåstholmen lighthouse was built in 1907 on a rock near Flekkerøy's southeastern coast. The structure was an octagonal lantern and gallery, standing 5.18 meters tall and painted white with a red roof. It was supported by four black piles. The lighthouse served as a navigational aid for over a century. Its operational life ended in 2021, and it has since been removed. The site remains open to visitors by boat.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guided vessels through the coastal waters off Flekkerøy, a significant island in southern Norway.

Tower Height
5.18m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red roof and mounted on four black piles

Structure: A 5.18m octagonal lantern and gallery, painted white with a red roof, mounted on four black piles.

City
Kristiansand
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Agder
Sea Region
on a rock just off the southeastern coast of Flekkerøy
Latitude
58.0593°
Longitude
8.0049°
Nearest Port
Flekkeroy(1.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B2950
NGA No.
1432
Year Built
1907

Significant events: Inactive since 2021, removed

Open to public
Site open, tower closed
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Which ports and harbors does Blåstholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Blåstholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is FLEKKEROY at 1.2 NM to the N. Other ports served include Herøya (4.3 NM NE), Kristiansand (5.2 NM N), Søgne (6.1 NM WNW), Høllen (6.4 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Blåstholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Blåstholmen Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
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