Litløy Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse at Litløya island, Vesterålen archipelago, Norway.
Litløy Lighthouse is a nine-meter stone tower standing on an isolated island in the Vesterålen archipelago off northern Norway. It sits on rocky terrain and overlooks the open Atlantic with the Lofoten mountains visible in the distance.
The tower was built in 1912 to guide ships safely through these dangerous waters. Human keepers lived there to maintain it until automation removed the need for permanent residents in 2003.
The tower represents an important part of how local fishing communities organized their relationship with the sea. Visitors can see traces of how this structure helped shape the daily work and safety of generations of fishermen.
Getting here requires taking a boat and being prepared for steep steps and uneven ground. Weather conditions can be harsh and change quickly, especially during winter months when access may be limited.
The tower now runs entirely on solar power instead of the traditional flame-based systems that once lit it. A white light flashes from the top every ten seconds, making it visible from far across the water.
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