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Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse

🇳🇴Frogn, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse

Constructed in 1911, the Frogn Fog Bell is a 6-meter-tall, square wooden tower located in Frogn, Norway. Its design resembles a Swiss chalet, featuring an open enclosure for its bell. This structure stands near the Drobak port, approximately 1 kilometer away. The fog bell was established to assist vessels navigating the Drøbak Area, particularly during foggy conditions. While it is currently inactive, its purpose was to provide audible warnings to ships. The tower is painted white and is not open to the public.

Why it matters: The Frogn Fog Bell is significant as a Swiss-chalet style navigational aid from the early 20th century, representing a historical method of ensuring maritime safety in the Drøbak Area.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square Swiss-chalet wood fog bell tower with open bell enclosure and bell

Location

City
Frogn
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Akershus
Sea Region
Drøbak Area, Norway
Latitude
59.6458°
Longitude
10.6356°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Drobak(1.0 km)

Construction & History

Year Built
1911

Visiting

Open to public
No

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Drøbak at 1 NM to the NNW. Other ports served include HVITSTEN (2.9 NM S), Engene (3.6 NM NW), Halvorshavn (3.8 NM S), TOFTE (6.6 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell 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 Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse?+
Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell 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 Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Frogn (Drøbak Area) Lighthouses Elle Fog Bell 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.