Svenner Lighthouse

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Svenner Lighthouse, Maritime lighthouse in Larvik, Norway.

The cylindrical cast iron structure rises 18.7 meters above the Vestfold archipelago, featuring a dark red exterior and first-order Fresnel lens.

The original lighthouse, constructed by inmates from Akershus fortress, began operations in 1874 before being replaced with the current tower in 1900.

Svenner Lighthouse stands as one of 37 recognized cultural environments in Vestfold region, receiving protected status designation in 1997.

Visitors can reach the lighthouse during summer via boat transport services from Larvik, with multiple mooring points available at Nordbogen, Røvika, and Fyrhavna.

The lighthouse operates with a specific light characteristic of Oc WR 10s and maintains a luminous intensity of 101,700 candela, visible up to 17.8 nautical miles.

Location: Larvik

Inception: 1874

Height: 18.7 m

Made from material: cast iron

GPS coordinates: 58.97220,10.14440

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:18

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