Hekseterholmen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Hekseterholmen Lighthouse
This concrete post lighthouse, standing 5.5 meters tall, was constructed in 1999 and first lit that same year. It is painted white with a red lantern roof. The light emits a red or green signal, with an occulting characteristic that flashes on and off every six seconds. Situated on a skerry approximately 1.2 kilometers southeast of Syrevågen, it has a focal height of 9.5 meters and a geographic range of 10.2 nautical miles. The site is open for visitors, though the tower itself remains closed.
Why it matters: The directional light system of this lighthouse provides precise guidance for navigating the waters around Syrevågen, marking a potential hazard to local vessels. The original lantern is preserved at the Karmøy Fiskerimuseum, highlighting its historical significance to regional maritime heritage.
Light & Optic
- Flash Type
- Occulting
- Light Color
- Red/Green
- Interval
- 6s
- Raw Code
- Oc R or G 6s
- Focal Height
- 9.5m
- Geographic Range
- 10.2NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1999
Significant events: The lantern of the original lighthouse is displayed at the Karmøy Fiskerimuseum in Vedavågen
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 5.5m
- Tower Color
- white with red lantern roof
- Material
- concrete
Structure: A 5.5m concrete post with lantern and gallery, painted white with a red lantern roof.
Location
- City
- Karmøy
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Rogaland
- Sea Region
- Located on a skerry about 1.2 km southeast of Syrevågen.
- Latitude
- 59.1405°
- Longitude
- 5.2380°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Skudeneshavn(0.9 km)
- Admiralty No.
- B3518
- NGA No.
- 2736
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