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Gulholmen Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Frøya, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Gulholmen Lighthouse

This lighthouse is situated on a skerry at the entrance to Nordskaget, a sheltered harbor on Frøya island. The structure consists of a 6-meter lantern room, painted white with a red roof, which is mounted on a platform supported by piles. Its focal height is 7.5 meters, and it emits a light that displays two white, red, or green flashes every 8 seconds. This navigational aid has a geographic range of 9.5 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's directional light is essential for vessels navigating into Nordskaget harbor and serves to mark the skerry it occupies, preventing groundings in this area.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
7.5m
Geographic Range
9.5NM

Location

City
Frøya
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
A skerry in the entrance to Nordskaget, a sheltered harbor on the north side of the southwestern peninsula of Frøya.
Latitude
63.7204°
Longitude
8.5552°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nordskaget(0.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L1454
NGA No.
7924

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white with a red roof

Structure: A 6m lantern, painted white with a red roof, mounted on a platform supported by piles.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Gulholmen Lighthouse at night?+
Gulholmen displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 seconds. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The white/red/green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Gulholmen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Gulholmen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Nordskaget - Frøya at 0.6 NM to the SSE. Other ports served include Stranda - Frøya (5.9 NM NE), Hammarvika - Frøya (6.9 NM ESE), Dolmøy (7.4 NM SE), Siholmen (7.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Gulholmen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Gulholmen 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.
How can I track vessels near Gulholmen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Gulholmen 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.