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Utgårdskilen Lighthouse

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

Location & Light Range

About Utgårdskilen Lighthouse

The Utgårdskilen lighthouse is a square, wooden skeletal tower with wood siding, standing 6 meters tall and topped with a lantern and gallery. It is painted white with a red roof. This active aid to navigation is situated on the east side of Sauholmen, marking the narrow entrance to Utgård on the south side of Vesterøy. Its focal height reaches 6.5 meters, and it emits a white, red, or green light that occults once every six seconds. The lighthouse has a geographic range of 9.1 nautical miles. The site is open to visitors, but the tower itself is closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse is indispensable for safe navigation through the narrow and potentially hazardous entrance to Utgård, a critical route for local maritime traffic. Its multi-directional, occulting light provides specific, color-coded warnings, guiding vessels precisely through the channel.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc White/Red/Green 6s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
1 flash
Interval
6s
Raw Code
Oc(1) WRG 6s
Focal Height
6.5m
Geographic Range
9.1NM

Location

City
Hvaler
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Østfold
Sea Region
East side of Sauholmen, marking the narrow entrance to Utgård, on the south side of Vesterøy.
Latitude
59.0707°
Longitude
10.8657°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Hvaler(6.1 km)
Admiralty No.
B2262
NGA No.
0212

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
6m
Tower Shape
square
Tower Color
white with a red roof
Material
wood

Structure: square skeletal tower with wood siding, lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Utgårdskilen Lighthouse at night?+
Utgårdskilen displays the characteristic Oc White/Red/Green 6s — 1 white/red/green flash every 6 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 Utgårdskilen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Utgårdskilen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Utgårdskilen at 0.8 NM to the N. Other ports served include Hvaler (6.1 NM ESE), Skjærhalden (6.1 NM ESE), VIKERKILEN ROAD (6.9 NM N), Fredrikstad (7.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Utgårdskilen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Utgårdskilen 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 Utgårdskilen Lighthouse?+
Utgårdskilen 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 Utgårdskilen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Utgårdskilen 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.