Grip Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Kristiansund Municipality, Norway.
Description
Grip Lighthouse is a 44-meter tower with a red cast iron shaft mounted on a white granite base, located on the rocky outcrop north of Gripholmen island. The two-part structure stands in the open sea, exposed to the North Atlantic weather and serving as a navigation point for the surrounding archipelago.
History
The lighthouse was built between 1885 and 1888 to guide vessels along the Norwegian coast during the era of active maritime trade. It operated with a keeper on site for nearly 90 years before becoming automated in 1977.
Culture
The lighthouse stands as part of a living fishing heritage, connected to the adjacent Grip village where generations of fishermen made their homes. Today visitors can experience how this community adapted to life on the isolated islands.
Practical
Access to the lighthouse is primarily by boat from Kristiansund during summer months, with organized tours connecting to the wider archipelago. The boat journey itself is a worthwhile experience, offering views of the coastal landscape and nearby islands.
Did you know?
At 44 meters tall, this is Norway's second-highest lighthouse, and the visual contrast between the red cast iron and white granite base makes it distinctly recognizable from far away. The color combination was intentionally chosen to ensure visibility even during poor weather conditions at sea.
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