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Skagen Lighthouse

Oc White/Red/Green 6s🇳🇴Bø, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Skagen Lighthouse

This stone cairn lighthouse, topped with a 4.5-meter lantern and gallery, stands 5.5 meters above sea level. It emits an occulting white, red, and green light that cycles every 6 seconds. The lighthouse is situated at the end of Skagenveien, near the southwest end of Langøy in Nordland, Norway. It has a geographic range of 8.6 nautical miles. The structure is painted white and has been operational since its inception, serving local maritime traffic.

Why it matters: The lighthouse guides vessels to the Skagenveien landing and provides precise navigational information with its directional, color-changing light. Its unique design, a lantern and gallery atop a stone cairn, distinguishes it among coastal aids.

Background
Skagen Lighthouse, also known as Skagen's Grey Lighthouse, is an active lighthouse four kilometres northeast of Skagen in the far north of Jutland, Denmark. Designed by architect Niels Sigfred Nebelong, it was brought into operation on 1 November 1858.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc WGR 6s
Focal Height
5.5m
Light Range
23NM (42.6 km)
Geographic Range
8.6NM

Location

City
Bø
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
Located at a landing at the end of the Skagenveien, near the southwest end of Langøy.
Latitude
68.6051°
Longitude
14.4389°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Shape
cairn
Tower Color
white
Material
stone

Structure: A 4.5m lantern and gallery are mounted on a stone cairn.

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Melbu(10.3 km)
Admiralty No.
L3150
NGA No.
12248
ARLHS No.
DEN040
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q12000806 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Skagen Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 5.5 meters and a nominal range of 23 nautical miles (approximately 42.6 km), Skagen is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. Lights of this range are typically used as landfall lights by vessels approaching from the open sea.
How do mariners identify Skagen Lighthouse at night?+
Skagen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s. 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 Skagen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Skagen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Steinesjøen at 0.4 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Straumsnes (5 NM ENE), Straumsjøen (5.7 NM N), Kobbvågen (8 NM NNE), Eidet (8.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Skagen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Skagen 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.
How can I track vessels near Skagen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Skagen 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.