What to do and see in Western Norway, Norway: The Best Lighthouses

The Ryvarden Lighthouse on Ryvardsneset is a famous landmark on the coast. At ryvarden you will find, among other things, Gallery Ryvarden art atelier, cafeteria, the Flókemuseum, the lighthouse masters quarters which can be hired for overnight accomodation, and the memorial for th 16 deceased in the Sleipner shipwreck a few years ago. From Molstervag, Ryvarden Lighthouse is about a 2 km walk on a good travel road

The museum tells the stories of those who helped to build the lighthouses, lights, and ports along the Norwegian coast. Dalsfjord lighthouse museum was founded in 1993 and consists of a large collection of technical equipment and tools that have been replaced by the Norwegian Coastal Administration. The museum also houses a lighthouse from 1900 century. The lighthouse was set up in 1982 as a memorial to those who built the lighthouse

Runde Lighthouse is situated on Kvalneset, northwest of the island Runde. This is one of the 80 listed lighthouses in Norway. The lighthouse became operative in 1767, and was fully manned for 235 years. In 2002 it became a fully automatic lighthouse, and the keeper had to pack his things and leave. alesund & Sunnmore Travel Association have included the keepers house in their sortiment of self-service tourist huts. Runde Lighthouse is a very exciting tourist attraction. Welcome!

Eigeroy Lighthouse, erected in 1853-54, has one of Europe’s strongest lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure the safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first time a cast-iron tower was built in Norway. The sections were delivered by Baerum steel-works. In addition, 70,000 stones were used to line the tower. There are 134 steps in the tower itself, as well as 34 to reach the entrance. From the car park by Nautasundet, which has toilets and waste collection, there is a good path that runs 2 km up to the lighthouse. There are seven geo stops along the path, which give you an opportunity to learn more about the anorthosite, the special geological deposit in the area around Egersund. The lighthouse is open to visitors on Sundays during summer. The old lighthouse keeper’s dwelling has been renovated and houses a café which is also open during the summer. It is roughly 12 km from the centre of the town to the car park. Follow the RV502 road, turn right past Eigeroy bridge, and it is signposted from Segleim.

Hauggjegla Lighthouse located outside idyllic Veiholmen in Smola municipality. You can stay in the lighthouse, while you get to experience a small and authentic coastal environment out here on the fishing village Veiholmen. We have up to 10 accommodation places out there and the place is popular for anyone who wants something different and spectacular, often in combination with staying at Havkroa. We have boat transportation to and from the lighthouse situated on a private island off the fishing village. Here you get a nature experience out of the ordinary. If you are lucky the lighthouse keeper Iversen himself will stand for the boat transport out to the lighthouse. We also have a special "bridal suite" out there that it's old bedroom to "Lighthouse Keeper" which has become very popular for honeymooners and couples who want to experience something special. Book in our booking portal or call us to put together a package that is tailored for your needs. It could be wedding, teambuilding's, birthdays, family trips with fishing or a particularly romantic weekend for you and your better half. The lighthouse is one of the few lighthouses in the world you can stay in - and experience the beautiful Norwegian coast. You are all welcome to an exciting and extraordiary visit out here!

The lighthouse was built in 1912, the last link of a lighthouse network extending up the Jaeren coast. Its last keeper left when it was automated in 1990. Kvassheim lighthouse will be a part of national touristroad Jaeren with information boards and toilets. National touristroad Jaeren will open in 2012.