Hornsund lighthouse

Hornsund lighthouse is a red and white navigation aid near Isbjørnhamna in Svalbard with a total height of about 5 meters. The light can be seen by ships up to 10 nautical miles away and flashes every ten seconds.

The Norwegian Coastal Administration built this lighthouse in 2006 to improve maritime safety in the northern waters of Svalbard. The project was part of broader efforts to better equip and monitor Arctic coastlines.

The lighthouse stands at the Polish Polar Station and represents cooperation between Norway and Poland in Arctic research. Visitors can see how different nations work together on scientific missions in this remote and harsh environment.

The site can only be reached with special equipment or organized expeditions, as it sits on a remote part of the Arctic coast. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions and limited access windows during the warmer months.

The lighthouse was named after Piotr Glowacki, a Polish researcher who made important contributions to Arctic science. It is also known by the name Uwe, making it one of the few lighthouses in the region with such a dual designation.

GPS coordinates: 77.00146,15.54107

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:43