Lødingen Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Lødingen Lighthouse
Also known as: Hjertholmen
Established in 1914, the Lødingen (Hjertholmen) Lighthouse stands on the island of Hjertholmen near the town of Lødingen, Norway. It is a square skeletal tower, 8 meters high, with a focal height of 22 meters. The lighthouse emits a geographic range of 13.6 nautical miles. Its design features a lantern and gallery atop the pyramidal structure. The site is accessible to the public, though the tower itself remains closed.
Why it matters: This lighthouse guides maritime traffic through the fjords and channels around Lødingen, a significant area for local fishing and coastal shipping. Its continued operation enhances the safety of vessels navigating these complex island passages.
Light & Optic
- Focal Height
- 22m
- Geographic Range
- 13.6NM
Construction & History
- Year Built
- 1914
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
Nearby Vessels
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 8m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
Structure: square pyramidal skeletal tower with lantern and gallery
Location
- City
- Lødingen
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Nordland
- Sea Region
- Located on Hjertholmen, near Lødingen, Norway, likely guiding vessels through local waters or a fjord.
- Latitude
- 68.4120°
- Longitude
- 16.0094°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Loedingen(0.5 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-160
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