This week's lighthouse is in Norway, but not mainland Norway -- it's in the Lofoten Islands/Archipelago, which is mostly not directly attached to the Norwegian mainland. It's noted for spectacular coastal scenery -- which for Norway is saying something.
So, the lighthouse is Eggum, which is on the island of Vestvågøya, one of the main Lofoten islands (actually, probably the main one). Here's where it is.
It happens to be located near the Lofotr Viking Museum.
Here's what we know about it (from the Lighthouse Directory, of course).
" Date unknown (station established 1900). Active; focal plane 5 m (17 ft); white, red or green light depending on direction, occulting once every 6 s. 4 m (13 ft) octagonal lantern mounted on a stone base. Lantern painted white with a red roof. One of Norway's rare sand beaches adjoins the light. Located on a promontory northeast of Eggum, on the north side of Vestvågøy. "
So now, pictures. And I'll have another lighthouse from the Lofotens next, because it's very unique.
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| by Magnus Larsson |
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| by rikscan |
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