Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse
| Location | Hvaler, Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 58°59′46″N 10°46′57″E / 58.995975°N 10.78248°ECoordinates: 58°59′46″N 10°46′57″E / 58.995975°N 10.78248°E |
| Year first constructed | 1872 |
| Year first lit | 1872 |
| Automated | 1990 |
| Foundation | Granite |
| Construction | Stone |
| Tower shape | Square |
| Height | 17.9m |
| Focal height | 25.7m |
| Current lens | 3° Fresnel lens |
| Range | 15 nmi |
| Characteristic | continuous white light with a brighter flash every 10 s |
| Admiralty number | B2219 |
| NGA number | 0012 |
| ARLHS number | NOR-046 |
Torbjørnskjær Lighthouse (Norwegian: Torbjørnskjær fyr) is a fully automated coastal lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. It marks the east side of the entrance to the Oslofjord, with Færder marking the west. The light is powered by solar power. Landing conditions are very difficult, and nowadays service calls are made via helicopter. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park.
References
- Rowlett, Russ. "Lighthouses of Norway: Oslo Area". The Lighthouse Directory. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Ryvarden, Leif; Lauritzen, Per Roger (2006). KystNorge 1–3. Oslo: Gyldendal. ISBN 978-82-05-35265-0.
- Norwegian Lighthouse Association