Molnes Lighthouse
Location & Light Range
About Molnes Lighthouse
Molnes Lighthouse is a square pyramidal metal tower situated on the northwestern tip of Vigra island, near Roald. Standing 6 meters tall, its white structure is a recognizable landmark in the Møre og Romsdal region. The site is open to the public, though the tower itself remains closed. Nearby Sovik is the closest port, approximately 5.9 kilometers away. The lighthouse is located on the Northwestern tip of Vigra island, near Roald.
Why it matters: Molnes Lighthouse marks the northwestern tip of Vigra island, a key navigational point for local waters. Its distinctive metal tower serves as a landmark along the Norwegian coast.
Light & Optic
- Light Color
- White
Location
- City
- Giske
- Country
- 🇳🇴Norway
- Region
- Møre og Romsdal
- Sea Region
- Northwestern tip of Vigra island, near Roald
- Latitude
- 62.5828°
- Longitude
- 6.0720°
References & Identifiers
- Nearest Port
- Sovik(5.9 km)
- ARLHS No.
- NOR-409
Tower & Structure
- Tower Height
- 6m
- Tower Shape
- square
- Tower Color
- white
- Material
- metal
Structure: square pyramidal metal tower with lantern and gallery
Visiting
- Open to public
- Site open, tower closed
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