Kråkenes
Kråkenes has a focal height of 45.2 metres, a tower height of 10.5 metres and a range of 17.5 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 45.2 metres
- Tower height
- 10.5 metres
- Range
- 17.5 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1906
- Automated
- 1986
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 62.03516, 4.98744
Kråkenes Lighthouse is located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland, Norway, on a rocky promontory at the northwestern tip of the island of Vågsøy. The lighthouse was first lit in 1906 and automated in 1986. It stands at a height of 10.5 meters and has a focal height of 45.2 meters, emitting a white, red, or green light that can be seen for up to 12.8 nautical miles.
The lighthouse has a wooden tower with a white and red color scheme, and it is attached to a 2.5-story wood keeper's house built into the rocky shoreline. The current lighthouse was rebuilt after the original one was destroyed by fire following an Allied air raid in 1945. Today, the lighthouse houses a restaurant and has rooms available for overnight accommodations.
Kråkenes Lighthouse has a rich history, and its unique location makes it a notable landmark in the region. The lighthouse is now a popular destination for tourists, offering stunning views of the surrounding coastline and a glimpse into Norway's maritime history. With its automated system and modern amenities, the lighthouse continues to serve as an important aid to navigation while also providing a unique experience for visitors.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 45.2 metres. The light has a range of 17.5 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1906. It was automated in 1986. Its recorded status is active.
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- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 17.5
- Protected
- No
- Location Text
- Kinn
- Focal Height M
- 45.2
- Tower Height M
- 10.5
- Year Automated
- 1986
- Year First Lit
- 1906