Svalbarðseyri Lighthouse

The Svalbarðseyri lighthouse is situated on the east coast of Eyjafjörður fjord, in the small village of Svalbarðseyri, northern Iceland. The address is Sjávargata.

History

• Svalbarðseyri has a long history dating back to the 19th century.
• The lighthouse was built in 1878 and has been an important aid to navigation for mariners ever since.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the lighthouse is approximately 20 meters (66 feet). The focal height, which is the distance from the base of the lens to the top of the light, is around 25 meters (82 feet).

The lighthouse has a distinctive green and white striped pattern, with five distinct lights that rotate in a clockwise direction.

The light characteristics include a range of approximately 11 nautical miles for each sector.

Light Characteristics

The Svalbarðseyri lighthouse features a unique rotating light system, with five distinct lights that rotate in a clockwise direction.

Each light has a different color and is visible from a distance of around 11 nautical miles.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently an automated aid to navigation, but it remains an important part of the country's maritime heritage.

Heritage Status

Svalbarðseyri was designated as a protected area in Iceland in recognition of its cultural and historical significance.

The lighthouse itself is listed on the Icelandic National Register of Cultural Heritage.

Notable Historical Events

There are no notable historical events recorded for this lighthouse.