Name and Location

Flåvær Fyr is a historic lighthouse located in the picturesque village of Flåvær, Moltustranda, Herøy Municipality, Møre og Romsdal County, Norway (62.3156486° N, 5.58232° E).

Construction and History

The original lighthouse was built in 1853 but was destroyed by a storm in 1872. A new structure was constructed in 1881, designed by architect Adolf von Hirschfeld, featuring an octagonal shape with a height of 16.8 meters (55 feet). The lighthouse was equipped with a Fresnel lens and a fog signal.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features an octagonal shape with a height of 16.8 meters (55 feet).

Light and Navigation

• The lighthouse originally displayed a green light with a period of 10 seconds and a range of 8.6 nautical miles (15.9 kilometers). The light was also visible for 44.9° to the north, 308.5° to the east, and 51.0° to the south.
• In addition to its traditional light signal, Flåvær Fyr is equipped with a radar transponder, which emits a response on both S and X bands with a period of 30 seconds and a range of 1.4 nautical miles (2.6 kilometers).

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can reach Flåvær Fyr by car or bus from Ålesund or other nearby towns. The lighthouse is open to visitors during the summer months, offering guided tours and stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands sentinel over the waters of the Norwegian Sea, surrounded by the rugged coastline and picturesque islands of Møre og Romsdal. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, including the iconic Seven Sisters waterfalls.

Technical and Operational Details

Please note that some information may be subject to change or updating.

Further Information

• References:
• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)
• Norwegian Directorate for Public Construction and Property
• Flåvær Fyr Museum (available online)