Skrova Lighthouse

Skrova Lighthouse is a red cylindrical cast-iron tower with two white horizontal stripes standing on a small skerry near the island of Skrova in Vestfjorden. The structure houses eight double bedrooms, a restaurant, and various studios that serve as an artist residence.

An original lighthouse was built at this location in 1856, but the Norwegian Coast Directorate replaced it in 1922 with the current cast-iron structure. The shift to cast iron reflected advances in coastal navigation technology at that time.

The site functions as a creative hub where artists and musicians work in shared spaces, shaping how people experience this coastal landmark today. The presence of studios and workshops has transformed it from a purely functional aid to navigation into a place where culture happens daily.

The site is most easily reached by boat from Svolvær, where regular services depart for the island. Visitors should keep in mind that the remote island location means weather can affect accessibility and visiting conditions.

The lighthouse was converted into an artist residence in the 1990s and remains one of Europe's few lighthouses that is both inhabited and actively used for creative purposes. This unusual transformation has given the remote location a second life far beyond its original function as a navigation aid.

Location: Vågan

Inception: 1922

Height: 24 m

Made from material: cast iron

GPS coordinates: 68.15306,14.64889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07