Geita Lighthouse
Geita Lighthouse (Norwegian: Geita fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Askvoll Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It was first lit in 1897 and it was automated from 1980–1982. It was listed as a protected site in 1999.
View of the lighthouse | |
| Location | Instegeita Vestland Norway |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 61°16′08.7″N 04°48′41.1″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1897 |
| Automated | 1980 |
| Height | 10 metres (33 ft) |
| Markings | red lantern |
| Operator | Nordisk Kunstnarsenter Dale |
| Heritage | cultural property |
| Light | |
| Focal height | 42.8 metres (140 ft) |
| Range | 13.1 nmi (24.3 km; 15.1 mi) |
| Characteristic | Oc WRG 6s. |
The 10-metre (33 ft) tall tower emits a white, red, or green light, depending on direction, occulting once every 6 seconds. The red tower is attached to a white lighthouse. The building is available for vacation rental during the summer and is leased to artists at other times. It is located on a small island in the Aspefjord about 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) west of the mainland. The site is accessible only by boat.
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