The first thing that's noteworthy about the Andenes Fyr (lighthouse) in Norway is where it is -- way north and way west. It's actually not part of "mainland" Norway, but it's on/in the Vesterålen Islands. That's the reason that this map location is zoomed so far out -- so you can figure out where it is. If I zoomed in on it, you wouldn't have a chance.
The next things to note are that a) it's red, and b) it's tall. Very good. Let's get some more information from the Lighthouse Directory.
"1859. Active; focal plane 40 m (131 ft); continuous white light with a more intense flash every 30 s. 40 m (131 ft) round cast iron, brick-lined tower with lantern and gallery. The original 2nd order Fresnel lens remains in use. Entire lighthouse painted red. The 2-story keeper's house, generator house, and farm buildings have been sold as private residences. ... The lighthouse is managed by the nearby Andøy Museum, which offers guided tours during the summer season. As a result this is the best known and most visited lighthouse of Norway's Arctic region. Since construction started in 1856 the 150th anniversary of the lighthouse was celebrated in 2006."So, now let's see some picture of this far north, very tall, and very red lighthouse.
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| by Juha Kinnunen |
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