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Vingleia Lighthouse

Oc 8s🇳🇴Frøya, NOOperational

Location & Light Range

About Vingleia Lighthouse

Vingleia Lighthouse, a cylindrical wooden tower 19 meters in height, was built and first lit in 1921. The structure combines a 2-1/2 story keeper's house with a square wooden tower, painted white with a red lantern room. It served the Norwegian Sea from a small island north of Mausund in Trøndelag. The light, visible for 11.6 nautical miles, exhibited two white, red, and green flashes every 8 seconds. While deactivated in 1985, the lighthouse has been renovated for accommodations and its site is open to the public, though the tower remains closed.

Why it matters: The lighthouse received the Coastal Culture Award in November 2021 for its preservation and transformation into accommodations, highlighting its cultural value and community commitment to maritime heritage.

Background
Vingleia Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in Frøya Municipality in Trøndelag county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the island of Skarvfleshølen about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) north of the island village of Mausund, about 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) northeast of the Sula Lighthouse, about 26 kilometres (16 mi) southwest of the Finnvær Lighthouse, and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) southwest of the Halten Lighthouse. It is lit from 21 July until 16 May each year. It is not lit during the summer due to the midnight sun of the region.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Oc 8s
Flash Type
Occulting
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Oc(2) WRG 8s
Focal Height
14m
Light Range
10NM (18.5 km)
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1921

Significant events: Inactive since 1985, renovated for accommodations, received Coastal Culture Award (Kystkulturprisen) for 2021 in November 2021

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
19m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
white, lantern red
Material
wood

Structure: square cylindrical wood tower rising from a 2-1/2 story wood keeper's house

Location

City
Frøya
Country
🇳🇴Norway
Region
Trøndelag
Sea Region
small island in the Norwegian Sea about 4 km north of Mausund
Latitude
63.9164°
Longitude
8.6745°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Nordskaget(12.7 km)
Admiralty No.
L1520
NGA No.
115-8088
ARLHS No.
NOR-278
Wikipedia
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Wikidata
Q1774953 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How far offshore can Vingleia Lighthouse be seen?+
With a focal height of 14 meters and a nominal range of 10 nautical miles (approximately 18.5 km), Vingleia is visible from well offshore under standard atmospheric conditions. Actual visibility depends on observer height, weather, and sea state. This range makes it a significant coastal navigation aid for vessels transiting the area.
How do mariners identify Vingleia Lighthouse at night?+
Vingleia displays the characteristic Oc 8s. 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.
Which ports and harbors does Vingleia Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Vingleia Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Mausund at 3 NM to the S. Other ports served include Stranda - Frøya (7 NM S), Sula (7 NM SW), Dyrvik (9.9 NM SSE), Froan (11.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Vingleia Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Vingleia 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 Vingleia Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Vingleia 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.