Hattholmen fyr
Hattholmen 1, 4513 Mandal, Norway
Name and Location
Hattholmen Fyr is located on the western coast of Norway, in the municipality of Lindesnes, Agder region. The official address is Hattholmen 1, 4513 Mandal, Norway, with the nearest town being Mandal, situated about 12 kilometers to the north.
Construction and History
Hattholmen Fyr was constructed during the [construction era] in [year]. The lighthouse stands approximately [height] meters tall, with a focal height of [focal height] meters. Its light range is [light range] nautical miles.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse features six lights, each with its own distinct characteristics. Light 1 has an Oc (occulting) character, with a green color and a range of 6 nautical miles. Light 2 also has an Oc character, but with a white color and a range of 7.5 nautical miles. Lights 3-6 have similar characteristics to Lights 1 and 2, but with different colors (red, green, and white) and ranges.
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors can access the lighthouse area, which offers scenic views of the surrounding coastline. There are no on-site facilities or guided tours available. To reach Hattholmen Fyr, follow the road signs to Mandal and then head towards the coast.
Notable Views and Landscape
The location offers stunning views of the coastal waters around Hattholmen. The scenic surroundings make it an attractive spot for visitors and locals alike.
Technical and Operational Details
Hattholmen Fyr was automated in [year], marking the end of its manual operation era. The light is currently still operational, serving as an important aid for mariners navigating the coastal waters around Hattholmen.
Further Information
- Hattholmen Fyr is listed as a protected cultural heritage site by the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren).
- The lighthouse is also featured in the Wikipedia article "no:Hatholmen fyr" and has its own page on the website of the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket).
Details
Name | Hattholmen fyr |
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City | Mandal |
Country | Norway |
Coordinates | 58.0034424, 7.4494637 |
Stories | While there is no specific information available about notable events or shipwrecks associated with this lighthouse, it remains an important part of Norway's maritime history and culture. |
Focal height | 6.5 |
Tower height | 7.5 |
Access description | Follow the road signs to Mandal and then head towards the coast. |
Accessible | true |
View description | scenic views of the surrounding coastline |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | scenic views of the surrounding coastline |
Light characteristic | Oc (occulting) character, with a green color and a range of 6 nautical miles, Oc character, but with a white color and a range of 7.5 nautical miles, similar characteristics to Lights 1 and 2, but with different colors (red, green, and white) and ranges |
Light range | 6, 7.5 |
Automated | true |