Homlungen

Homlungen has a focal height of 13.5 metres, a tower height of 12 metres and a range of 12 nautical miles. It was built in 1867.

Focal height
13.5 metres
Tower height
12 metres
Range
12 nautical miles
Built
1867
First lit
1867
Automated
1952
Light characteristic
Oc WRG 6s.
Status
Active
Owner
Kystverket
Coordinates
59.01609, 11.02439
Homlungen

The Homlungen Lighthouse is located in Hvaler, Østfold, Norway. It was built in 1867 and is situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality. The lighthouse is a square tower integrated with a house, standing at a height of 12 meters, with a focal height of 13.5 meters. The tower is white with a red lantern, and it uses a 4° order Fresnel lens with a range of 12 nautical miles.

The lighthouse was automated in 1952, and it is currently fully automated. The lighthouse and its surrounding buildings are proposed to be protected as a national park. The complex includes residences, an outhouse, a well, and an engine house. The lighthouse is managed by the Oslofjorden Friluftsråd, and it serves as a leading lighthouse in the area.

The Homlungen Lighthouse has an interesting history, and it is considered an important part of Norway's maritime heritage. The lighthouse has been in operation for over 150 years, providing guidance to ships and sailors navigating the waters of the archipelago. Today, the lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, and it is also a popular tourist destination. Visitors can learn more about the lighthouse and its history through various online resources and by visiting the Norwegian Lighthouse Association's website.

Light and tower

It has a square tower integral with house tower. The tower is built of wood. Its daymark is white tower, red lantern. The light has a focal height of 13.5 metres. The light has a range of 12 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Oc WRG 6s. It carries a 4° order [[Fresnel lens]] lens. It was first lit in 1867. It was automated in 1952. Its recorded status is active. It is managed by Oslofjorden Friluftsråd (Homlungen).

Details

Owner
Kystverket
Status
Active
Marking
white tower, red lantern
Range Nm
12
Lens Type
4° order [[Fresnel lens]]
Protected
Yes
Foundation
granite
Year Built
1867
Description
'''Homlungen Lighthouse''' () is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
Tower Shape
square tower integral with house
Location Text
Hvaler
Focal Height M
13.5
Managing Agent
Oslofjorden Friluftsråd (Homlungen)
Tower Height M
12
Year Automated
1952
Year First Lit
1867
Light Characteristic
Oc WRG 6s.
Construction Material
wood