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Vikingen Lighthouse

Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s🇳🇴Rødøy, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vikingen Lighthouse

The Vikingen Lighthouse is a 7-meter tall, cylindrical tower crowned with a red lantern and gallery. Its light is located 16 meters above sea level. The structure is painted white. The light characteristic is Oc(2) WRG 8s, indicating two white, red, or green flashes every 8 seconds, assigned based on direction. This lighthouse is positioned on an islet roughly 2 kilometers west-northwest of Tonnes, in the Nordland region of Norway. Its light reaches 12.2 nautical miles. Visitors can access the site, but the tower remains closed to the public.

Why it matters: This lighthouse serves as a navigation aid marking the area around Tonnes, guiding ships through local channels and past submerged dangers with its colored light signals. It is located near the Arctic Circle Monument.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Light Color
White/Red/Green
Flash Count
2 flashes
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
16m
Geographic Range
12.2NM

Location

City
Rødøy
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Nordland
Sea Region
An island off the end of a peninsula, approximately 2 km west northwest of Tonnes, Norway.
Latitude
66.5319°
Longitude
12.9694°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Rodoy(7.9 km)
Admiralty No.
L2244
NGA No.
9780

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
7m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
White with a red lantern

Structure: cylindrical tower with lantern and gallery

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Vikingen Lighthouse at night?+
Vikingen displays the characteristic Oc (2) White/Red/Green 8s — 2 white/red/green flashes every 8 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 Vikingen Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vikingen Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Tonnes at 1.2 NM to the SE. Other ports served include Lurøy (7.6 NM SSW), Rødøy (7.8 NM NNE), Stokkvågen (11.5 NM S), Vågaholmen (13.4 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vikingen Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vikingen 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 Vikingen Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vikingen 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.