ListaFyr
Fyrveien 70, 4563 Borhaug, Norway
Name and Location
The Lista Fyr, also known as the Lista Lighthouse, is located at Fyrveien 70, 4563 Borhaug, Norway.
Construction and History
The Lista Fyr was constructed in 1836 during the late 19th century construction era. It has played a significant role in Norway's maritime history, guiding ships through treacherous waters and serving as a beacon for fishermen and traders.
Architecture and Materials
The architectural style of the Lista Fyr is characteristic of Norwegian lighthouses from that era. The structure is made of masonry with a rectangular shape and a height of approximately 34 meters (112 feet).
Light and Navigation
The Lista Fyr emits a light signal characterized by a flash pattern of Fl (3) W.15s, indicating that it flashes three times every 15 seconds. The light range extends for approximately 17.5 kilometers (10.9 miles), making it visible to mariners and other ships in the vicinity.
Accessibility and Visiting
The Lista Fyr is open to visitors during limited hours and guided tours are available upon request. Visitors can reach the site by car or public transportation, with the nearest town being Farsund. The surrounding landscape offers stunning views of the Norwegian coast and its picturesque villages.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors to the lighthouse can enjoy stunning views of the Norwegian coast and its picturesque villages.
Anecdotes and Folklore
Local folklore tells the story of brave keepers who risked their lives to maintain the lighthouse during harsh weather conditions. The Lista Fyr has played a significant role in Norway's maritime history, guiding ships through treacherous waters and serving as a beacon for fishermen and traders.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse was originally operated manually by a keeper until its automation in the mid-20th century. Today, it serves as an important aid to navigation for vessels navigating through the waters surrounding Norway.
Further Information
- Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration)
- Seamark (Norwegian Maritime Authority)
Details
| Name | ListaFyr |
|---|---|
| City | Borhaug |
| Country | Norway |
| Coordinates | 58.1092897, 6.5669126 |
| Year of construction | 1836 |
| Events | significantroleinNorway'smaritimehistory,guidingshipsthroughtreacherouswaters |
| Historic significance | aidtonavigationforvesselsnavigatingthroughthewaterssurroundingNorway |
| Keeper stories | |
| Stories | |
| Architectural style | characteristicofNorwegianlighthousesfromthatera |
| Construction material | masonry |
| Focal height | 39.5meters(130feet) |
| Tower height | 34meters(112feet) |
| Landscape type | |
| View description | stunningviewsoftheNorwegiancoastanditspicturesquevillages |
| Light characteristic | Fl(3)W.15s |
| Light range | approximately17.5kilometers(10.9miles) |