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Høsholmene Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Høsholmene Lighthouse

This octagonal concrete tower, standing 3.05 meters tall, is painted white with a red roof. It is situated on the tip of a rocky peninsula on the eastern side of the upper Trondheimsfjord, approximately 4 kilometers south of Straumen. The light emits two white, red, or green flashes every 8 seconds. Its focal height reaches 13.5 meters, providing a geographic range of 11.5 nautical miles. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.

Why it matters: This light guides vessels navigating the upper Trondheimsfjord, marking safe channels and warning of submerged dangers near the rocky peninsula.

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) W R G 8s
Focal Height
13.5m
Geographic Range
11.5NM

Location

City
Inderøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
tip of a rocky peninsula on the east side of the upper Trondheimsfjord, about 4 km south of Straumen
Latitude
63.8359°
Longitude
11.2998°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Verdal(4.6 km)
Admiralty No.
L1294
NGA No.
7300

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
3.05m
Tower Shape
octagonal
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
concrete

Structure: A 3.05m octagonal lantern mounted on a concrete pad, painted white with a red roof.

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

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Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Høsholmene Lighthouse at night?+
Høsholmene 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 Høsholmene Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Høsholmene Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Verdal at 4.7 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Levanger (5.3 NM S), Mosvik (7.6 NM W), Skogn (8.4 NM SSW), Follafoss (10.3 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Høsholmene Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Høsholmene 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 Høsholmene Lighthouse?+
Høsholmene 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 Høsholmene Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Høsholmene 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.