Alnes Lighthouse

Alnes Lighthouse (Norwegian: Alnes fyrstasjon) was established in 1852 to guide fishing boats safely to the harbor of the small fishing community of Alnes on the north side of the island of Godøya in Giske Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. The lighthouse sits about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) northwest of Leitebakk.^[1]

Alnes lighthouse with northern lights

Alnes lighthouse
Alnes fyr

Alnes lighthouse on the island of Godøya in Giske Municipality
Location	Alnes, Giske Municipality, Norway
Coordinates	62°29′23.8″N 05°58′02.0″E
Tower
Constructed	1853
Construction	wooden tower
Automated	1982
Height	22.5 m (74 ft)
Shape	square tower with balcony and lantern
Markings	white tower with two horizontal red bands, white balcony, red lantern
Power source	mains electricity
Heritage	cultural heritage preservation in Norway
Light
First lit	1876
Focal height	36 m (118 ft)
Intensity	25,900 cd
Range	16 nmi (30 km; 18 mi) (white), 13 nmi (24 km; 15 mi) (red), 12 nmi (22 km; 14 mi) (green)
Characteristic	Oc(2) WRG 8s

History

The current lighthouse was built in 1876 and is still in operation with a few modifications.^[2] The lighthouse was automated in 1982 and is now owned by Giske Municipality.

The galley and the tower are open for tourists from May through October, and the old keeper's house has a café and an exhibition hall where artwork from local artists are displayed. There is also a small historical museum inside the lighthouse tower. Only a 30-minute drive from Ålesund, it is easily accessible for visitors and is one of the most visited lighthouses in Norway.

See also

• List of lighthouses in Norway
• Lighthouses in Norway