Tranøy Lighthouse, Lighthouse in Hamarøy, Norway
Tranøy is a red cast iron tower with a white horizontal stripe standing 27 meters tall on a small islet connected to the mainland by a footbridge. The station includes several supporting buildings such as a keeper's residence, engine house, boathouse, and other structures that complete the complex.
The lighthouse was first built in 1864, then relocated from Moholmen to its current location in 1936 to better serve shipping in the area. The station was later fully automated in 1991, eliminating the need for permanent on-site staff.
The station showcases traditional Norwegian maritime buildings that reflect how lighthouse keepers and their families lived in isolation on the Norwegian coast. These structures reveal the self-contained nature of early lighthouse operations, where housing, work facilities, and storage all clustered together.
Visitors can reach the lighthouse by walking across the footbridge and exploring the various buildings on the islet. The site offers accommodation and dining options, making it possible to spend more than a few hours at the station.
The station remains an active navigation aid for ships on Vestfjorden, transmitting white, red, and green light signals that reach different distances across the water. Despite automation, the signals continue to serve real maritime traffic, making it a working lighthouse rather than a museum piece.
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