Runde
Runde has a focal height of 49.5 metres, a tower height of 10 metres and a range of 19 nautical miles.
- Focal height
- 49.5 metres
- Tower height
- 10 metres
- Range
- 19 nautical miles
- First lit
- 1767
- Automated
- 2002
- Status
- Active
- Owner
- Kystverket
- Coordinates
- 62.41433, 5.58993
Runde Lighthouse is located on the island of Runde in Herøy Municipality, Møre og Romsdal, Norway. The lighthouse has a rich history, with the first version being built in 1767, followed by rebuilt versions in 1826 and 1858. The current lighthouse is a square tower with a balcony and lantern, made of masonry and featuring a white tower with a red lantern.
The lighthouse was automated in 2002, and the residential buildings are now used as a self-service tourist station. The lighthouse is an important part of Norway's coastal navigation system, with an intensity of 200,200 cd. Its location on the island of Runde provides a vital aid to navigation for ships and boats traveling in the area.
Runde Lighthouse is a significant landmark in Norway's history, with its first lighting dating back to 1767. Over the years, the lighthouse has undergone transformations, but its importance as a coastal lighthouse has remained constant. Today, it stands as a testament to Norway's maritime history and a popular tourist destination, with its self-service tourist station offering a unique experience for visitors.
Light and tower
The light has a focal height of 49.5 metres. The light has a range of 19 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1767. It was automated in 2002. Its recorded status is active.
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- Owner
- Kystverket
- Status
- Active
- Range Nm
- 19
- Protected
- No
- Location Text
- Herøy
- Focal Height M
- 49.5
- Tower Height M
- 10
- Year Automated
- 2002
- Year First Lit
- 1767