Stangholmen

The Stangholmen Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Risør in Agder county, Norway. It marks the channel from the Skaggerak to the town of Risør, which is situated at the end of a peninsula between the Søndeledfjorden and the Sandnesfjorden. The lighthouse was first built in 1855 and has since undergone changes, with a new automated light being constructed in 1959.

The current lighthouse is a white, cylindrical concrete tower with a red top, standing 8.5 meters tall at an elevation of 9 meters above sea level. It emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting once every 6 seconds. The light can be seen from certain directions, with the white light visible up to 3.3 nautical miles away, the red light up to 2.1 nautical miles, and the green light up to 1.9 nautical miles.

The Stangholmen Lighthouse has an interesting history, with the original tower being replaced by the current automated light in 1959. The old keeper's house is now owned by the municipality and is used as a restaurant in the summers. The site is open to the public, although the buildings are not accessible. The lighthouse remains an important aid to navigation, guiding vessels through the channel to the town of Risør.

Light and tower

The light has a focal height of 10.4 metres. The light has a range of 8.5 nautical miles. It was first lit in 1855. It was automated in 1949. Its recorded status is active.