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Filtvet Lighthouse

🇳🇴Asker, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Filtvet Lighthouse

Filtvet Lighthouse, a cylindrical fiberglass tower with a gallery, stands 14 meters tall. Originally established in 1840, the lighthouse has been a consistent navigational aid. Its light provides guidance for vessels operating in the Oslofjord region. The lighthouse site is open to the public, though the tower itself is closed. The nearest port, Tofte i Hurum, is 2 kilometers away.

Why it matters: Filtvet Lighthouse is important for coastal navigation in its region of Norway, marking safe channels and warning of hazards along a busy maritime route.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
14m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
in 2015
Material
fiberglass

Structure: cylindrical fiberglass tower with gallery

Location

City
Asker
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Akershus
Latitude
59.5711°
Longitude
10.6172°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Tofte i Hurum(2.0 km)
ARLHS No.
NOR-079

Construction & History

Year Built
1840

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Filtvet Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Filtvet Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Halvorshavn at 0.7 NM to the N. Other ports served include HVITSTEN (2 NM NE), TOFTE (2.4 NM SW), Tofte - Hurum (2.7 NM SW), Son (3.5 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Filtvet Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Filtvet 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.
What shipping routes pass near Filtvet Lighthouse?+
Filtvet Lighthouse is located within the Baltic Sea trade route — a vital shipping corridor for trade between Scandinavian, German, Polish, and Baltic state ports. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Filtvet Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Filtvet Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.