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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

NameHattholmen fyr
CityMandal
CountryNorway
Coordinates58.0034424, 7.4494637
StoriesWhile 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 height6.5
Tower height7.5
Access descriptionFollow the road signs to Mandal and then head towards the coast.
Accessibletrue
View descriptionscenic views of the surrounding coastline
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiesscenic views of the surrounding coastline
Light characteristicOc (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 range6, 7.5
Automatedtrue