Runde Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse in Herøy, Norway
Runde Lighthouse stands 14 meters tall on a rocky point at the northwestern tip of Runde Island, rising nearly 50 meters above sea level. The structure sits alongside support buildings and the former keeper's residence, which is now accessible to visitors.
The lighthouse was established in 1767 as Norway's sixth beacon and the first built north of Stadt. The original structure was modified and expanded in 1826 and 1858 before automation arrived in 2002.
The lighthouse was home to keepers and their families for over two centuries, who lived in isolation while maintaining watch over the coast. Visitors can see the former keeper's residence and experience how daily life unfolded at this remote location.
Access requires a boat trip to Runde Island, so visitors should check weather conditions and tidal times beforehand. The site is exposed to wind and sea elements, so proper clothing and caution near edges are important.
The former keeper's house now operates as a self-service cabin available to hikers and nature lovers. This allows visitors to spend a night at the lighthouse and experience the isolation that generations of families endured here.
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