Myken Lighthouse

Myken Lighthouse is a wooden structure standing on the small island of Jutøya within the Myken island group in Nordland county. The tower sends light signals to guide ships along the Norwegian coast and stands as a recognizable landmark in this remote maritime area.

The light began operation in 1918 to aid navigation along the Norwegian coast. Automation was introduced in 1975 to improve how the structure functioned.

The structure represents traditional Norwegian maritime architecture and maintains its status as an official heritage site, preserving regional nautical history.

The light operates from August through May and can be seen from ships within a range of approximately 17 nautical miles. Signals alternate every 6 seconds between white, red, and green light to meet different navigation needs.

From May through July the light goes dark because the midnight sun shines continuously and artificial light is not needed. This natural period of endless daylight makes the routine of this navigation point completely different from southern regions.

Location: Rødøy

Inception: 1918

Height: 12.5 m

GPS coordinates: 66.76444,12.47694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08