Name and Location

Ytterholmen Fyr is a historic lighthouse located in Herøy Municipality, Nordland County, Norway. Situated on the northern coast of Norway, it stands at an impressive height above the surrounding terrain.

2. Construction and History

The Ytterholmen Fyr was constructed in the early 20th century, with its exact date of construction unclear. The lighthouse is built using local materials, showcasing the region's characteristic architectural style.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Ytterholmen Fyr is a striking tower that stands at a height of 9 meters (29.5 feet) above the surrounding terrain. Its focal height reaches an impressive 47.4 meters (155.7 feet) above sea level.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits a distinctive light characteristic, described as Oc (occulting) with a range of 7.7 nautical miles (14.3 kilometers). This pattern is used to signal the location of the lighthouse to mariners, helping them navigate the surrounding waters.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Unfortunately, there is limited information available regarding the current operation status or public accessibility of Ytterholmen Fyr. It is unclear whether the lighthouse still functions as a navigation aid or has been repurposed for other uses. The coordinates for Ytterholmen Fyr are 66.0132894° N, 11.6872608° E.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

No information available regarding notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about Ytterholmen Fyr.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, there is limited information available regarding the current operation status of Ytterholmen Fyr. It is unclear whether the lighthouse still functions as a navigation aid or has been repurposed for other uses.

9. Further Information

For further reading, please refer to the following sources:

• Kystverket (Norwegian Coastal Administration) - Seamark dataset
• GeoJSON dataset