Slettnes Lighthouse

The cylindrical cast iron lighthouse stands 39 meters tall on the Barents Sea coast, featuring a red exterior with two white horizontal bands.

Built in 1905 and destroyed during World War II in 1944, the lighthouse underwent reconstruction between 1945 and 1948 under architects Blakstad and Munthe-Kaas.

The Kulturdugnad Gamvik mini-festival takes place at the lighthouse, bringing together various artists and cultural activities for the local community.

Visitors can stay overnight in the lighthouse station buildings from mid-June to mid-August, with prior arrangements required during other months.

The structure holds the distinction of being the northernmost mainland lighthouse on Earth, positioned at 71 degrees north latitude.

Location: Gamvik

Inception: September 15, 1905

Architects: Herman Munthe-Kaas, Gudolf Blakstad

Elevation above the sea: 8 m

Height: 39 m

Made from material: cast iron

GPS coordinates: 71.08956,28.21823

Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:01