Elsneset Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Elsneset Lighthouse
This 7-meter concrete lighthouse stands on a promontory at the southwestern tip of Værøy island in Norway's Nordland region. Its square tower features a black post topped by a white lantern with a red roof. The lighthouse emits a white, red, or green light in a 5-second cycle, with the color changing based on direction. Located 0.9 km from the nearest port, the site is accessible to the public, although the tower itself remains closed. This structure serves as a navigational aid for vessels in the sea region.
Why it matters: Elsneset lighthouse is essential for safe passage around the southwestern tip of Værøy, a critical point for local fishing boats and maritime traffic navigating the Norwegian coastline. Its directional light warns mariners of their bearing relative to the promontory, helping them avoid hazards in these waters.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Flashing
- Light Color
- White/Red/Green
- Interval
- 5s
- Raw Code
- Fl WRG 5s
- Focal Height
- 22.5m
- Geographic Range
- 13.7NM
Location
- City
- Værøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- Promontory at the southwestern tip of Værøy
- Latitude
- 67.6381°
- Longitude
- 12.6946°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Varoy(0.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- L3006
- NGA No.
- 11824
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 7m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- Black post, white lantern with red roof
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 7m concrete post with lantern and gallery. The post is black, and the lantern is painted white with a red roof.
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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