Name and Location

The Kögur Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Múlaþing, Iceland, at an elevation of 65.6086755° N, -13.8628486° E.

Construction and History

The exact construction date of the Kögur Lighthouse is unknown, but it was likely built in the early 20th century as part of Iceland's efforts to improve maritime safety.

Architecture and Materials

No information available on the structure or height of the lighthouse.

Light and Navigation

The Kögur Lighthouse features three lights: Red Light (Fl red 15s, range: 5 nautical miles, sector start: 120°, sector end: 165°), White Light (Fl white 15s, range: 8 nautical miles, sector start: 165°, sector end: 303°), and Green Light (Fl green 15s, range: 5 nautical miles, sector start: 303°, sector end: 350°).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse by following the coordinates (65.6086755° N, -13.8628486° E). The nearest town is Múlaþing, but exact directions to the site are not available due to the lack of information on the surrounding landscape or environment.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse is situated in a remote area, with the nearest coastline accessible by hiking or boat. The surrounding landscape and environment are not well-documented, making it difficult to describe the view from the site.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes about the Kögur Lighthouse have been recorded.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, having been automated or decommissioned at some point in the past. Information on whether the lighthouse is automated or features an AIS (Automatic Identification System) or radar installation has not been found.

Further Information

References for further reading: 1. US NGA Pub. 115. 2010-09-09, 2. GeoJSON dataset (way/891672349).