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Isfjord

CFCM3J75+GC

Name and Location

The Isfjord Lighthouse stands tall at CFCM3J75+GC, Longyearbyen 9170, Svalbard and Jan Mayen. Its official name is simply "Isfjord". Geographically, it is situated at coordinates 78.0638228° N latitude and 13.608538° E longitude.

Construction and History

Unfortunately, there is no available information on the construction or history of the Isfjord Lighthouse.

Architecture and Materials

The architecture and materials used in constructing the Isfjord Lighthouse are unknown at this time.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl (1.5 + 8.5 seconds), with a white color, and a height of 20.8 meters above sea level. The focal height is approximately 13 meters above sea level. However, the overall height of the lighthouse is not publicly available.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can enter the lighthouse and explore its facilities. Please note that this information may be subject to change due to varying environmental conditions in Svalbard. Opening hours, entrance fees, guided tours, and on-site facilities are not publicly disclosed at this time.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape of Longyearbyen provides a unique Arctic environment with breathtaking views. The lighthouse itself stands as a prominent feature on the horizon.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there is limited information about the Isfjord Lighthouse, which means local folklore and anecdotes are also unavailable at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The Isfjord Lighthouse has been recognized as an important seamark by Kystverket (the Norwegian Coastal Administration) with a reference number of 986000. As of available information, there is no indication of whether the lighthouse operates manually or automatically.

Further Information

For further reading on the Isfjord Lighthouse or Svalbard and Jan Mayen, please consult with relevant sources. The Isfjord Lighthouse is situated near Longyearbyen, offering visitors access to various Arctic attractions, such as the Svalbard Museum and the Global Seed Vault.

Details

NameIsfjord
CityLongyearbyen
CountrySvalbard And Jan Mayen
Coordinates78.0638228, 13.608538
Focal height13
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeArctic environment
View descriptionbreathtaking views
Facilities{"onSite":false}
Opening hours{"consultLocalAuthorities":true}
Nearby attractionsSvalbard Museum, Global Seed Vault
Light characteristicFl (1.5 + 8.5 seconds)