Feistein Lighthouse, Coastal lighthouse on an islet in Klepp, Norway
Feistein Lighthouse is a coastal beacon on a rocky islet off Klepp and consists of a red cast iron tower with two white stripes rising 26 meters above a concrete base. The site includes several stone and wooden outbuildings arranged around the main structure.
The beacon began operations in 1859 with a light mounted on the keeper's residence before the current cast iron tower was later constructed. This transition marked a major improvement in the safety and reliability of coastal navigation in the area.
The site contains several preserved buildings like the keeper's residence and boatshed that show how lighthouse keepers lived and worked in this remote location. These structures give visitors insight into daily life for those who maintained this beacon.
The islet is only reachable by boat, which a local volunteer group organizes from Sele harbor on most Sundays. Visitors should be flexible in windy or rough sea conditions, as the crossing can become challenging.
The red cast iron structure is a technical feature characteristic of this coastal region and reflects the style of Norway's 19th-century beacon design. This building method with its distinctive white stripes appears in several other lighthouses along the coast.
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