Name and Location

The Lødingen Lighthouse is located in the municipality of Lødingen, Nordland County, Norway.

Construction and History

The exact date of the lighthouse's construction is unavailable, but it is believed to have been built in the early 20th century as part of the Kystverket (Norwegian Coast Guard) system. The lighthouse was originally equipped with a foghorn and a series of lights that rotated to signal approaching vessels.

Architecture and Materials

The Lødingen Lighthouse stands 22 meters tall and has a conspicuous white and red color scheme.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse is equipped with nine beacons, each with its own unique characteristics. The light patterns serve as important reference points for navigators, allowing them to plot their courses and avoid hazards along the way. The range of the light extends 8.5 nautical miles from the lighthouse.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore are currently known about this lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The Lødingen Lighthouse is equipped with nine beacons, each with its own unique characteristics: Character: Oc (On-Off), Colour: Green, Height: 22 meters, National Information: From Ø av Olagrunnen to Clar Ø av Lille Falken LA and Skaggrunnen LA, Period: 6 seconds, Range: 8.5 nautical miles, Sector End: 207.8 degrees, Sector Start: 166.1 degrees.

Further Information

The Lødingen Lighthouse is an essential part of Norway's maritime infrastructure, helping to ensure the safety of seafarers and protecting the nation's coastline.