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Henningsvær Lighthouse, Henningsvær, Norway
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This lighthouse was built in 1856, and has bee inactive since 1935. (An automated light structure stands in front of the old lighthouse.)
It is 41 feet (12.5 meters) tall, and 75.8 feet (23.1 meters) above the high tide level.
The square cylindrical masonry tower is attached to the seaward end of a 1-1/2 story keeper’s house. The lantern has been removed. Lighthouse painted white.
Since 1997 the light station has been available for vacation rentals.
Located on the southwest side of Henningsvær facing the Vestfjord.
From the lighthouse roof there’s a unique 360 degree view of the sea, Lofoten mountains and Henningsvær.
Every evening at seven forty-five meet the northbound and southbound Hurtigruten just outside.
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