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Prestøyan Lighthouse

🇳🇴Brønnøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Prestøyan Lighthouse

Also known as: Prestøyan (Østre Prestøy, Brønnøysund) (?)

This wooden lighthouse, constructed in 1862, originally stood on Buholmen island before its relocation to Østre Prestøy in 1896. The structure is a square cylindrical wood tower integrated with a 1-1/2 story keeper's house. It was deactivated in 1935. On October 1, 2014, a fire damaged the lighthouse during restoration efforts, necessitating a rebuild. The site is now open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse's relocation and rebuilding after a fire highlight the ongoing importance of maritime heritage preservation. Its unique architectural design, combining a tower with a keeper's house, offers a tangible connection to historical shipping and local coastal life near Brønnøysund.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
12m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower attached to the front of a 1-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Brønnøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Østre Prestøy, near Brønnøysund, Norway
Latitude
65.4839°
Longitude
12.2027°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Bronnoysund(0.4 km)
ARLHS No.
NOR-062

Construction & History

Year Built
1862

Significant events: relocated in 1896, became inactive in 1935, caught fire during restoration on October 1, 2014, rebuilt after fire

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ports and harbors does Prestøyan Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Prestøyan Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Brønnøysund at 0.6 NM to the S. Other ports served include Berg (6.8 NM S), Lessremman (10 NM SE), Vega (11.2 NM NNW), Igerøy (11.8 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Prestøyan Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Prestøyan 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 Prestøyan Lighthouse?+
Prestøyan 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 Prestøyan Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Prestøyan 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.