Geita Lighthouse

Geita Lighthouse (Norwegian: Geita fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Askvoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It was first lit in 1897 and it was automated from 1980–1982. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.^[1][2]

Geita Lighthouse

View of the lighthouse
Location	Instegeita Vestland Norway
Coordinates	61°16′08.7″N 04°48′41.1″E
Tower
Constructed	1897
Automated	1980
Height	10 metres (33 ft)
Markings	red lantern
Operator	Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dale
Heritage	cultural property
Light
Focal height	42.8 metres (140 ft)
Range	13.1 nmi (24.3 km; 15.1 mi)
Characteristic	Oc WRG 6s.

The 10-metre (33 ft) tall tower emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting once every 6 seconds. The red tower is attached to a white lighthouse. The building is available for vacation rental during the summer and is leased to artists at other times. It is located on a small island in the Aspefjord about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the mainland. The site is accessible only by boat.^[3][4]

See also

• Norway portal

• List of lighthouses in Norway
• Lighthouses in Norway