Facts about the lighthouse

Lindesnes is the southernmost of the lighthouses on the Norwegian mainland.

It was first lit in 1656 (and shut down later that same year).

It has been in continuous operations since 1725. State-run since 1782.

The present tower is 16 metres high and built of cast iron.

The light is 50.1 metres over sea level. The beam can be seen 19.4 nautical miles (37 kilometres) out at sea.

The foghorn was installed in 1920. It was shut down as a navigational aid in 1987/88.

The foghorn at Lindesnes lighthouse is still in working order and is sounded on Foghorn Day (Tåkelurens dag).

Lindesnes lighthouse is now fully automated, but is still inspected daily by the last two lighthouse keepers in Norway. The light station is a museum and a popular tourist attraction.