Tungenes lighthouse

Opening Times

Season (7 Feb 2018 - 21 June 2018)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12:00	- 16:00

Season (26 June 2018 - 13 Aug 2018)
Day	Times
Monday - Sunday	12:00	- 16:00

Season (21 Aug 2018 - 4 Dec 2018)
Day	Times
Monday - Saturday	Closed
Sunday	12:00	- 16:00

About

The lighthouse was established in 1828 and closed in 1984. The lighouse master's house is from 1938, his assistant's house from 1957-58. There is an annex, machinery shed and boathouse. Tungenes Lighthouse is protected and restored to its 1930s appearance.

The lighthouse now serves as a fine arts and cultural centre. Oskar Sørreime collection, lighthouse museum and maritime museum. Café offering light refreshments.

Open: daily 12-4pm from mid June to mid August. Sundays 12-4pm the rest of the year (February to November).

OnSpotStory code: 901104

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Charlotte S
London, United Kingdom
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Wonderful host & beautiful lighthouse
Monday, 4th June 2018
Great to visit - view from the top is beautiful and many different rooms with exhibits. Host Olav was very helpful and accommodating - was well worth the drive down!! Read full review
diveninja21
Europe
Trip Type:
Solo travel
Great views
Wednesday, 5th June 2019
Cycled out here from Stavanger. Nice little lighthouse with good views across the sea to other islands. Some great WW2 bunkers and gun placements to check out as well. Worth a visit Read full review
f-foerl
Bryne, Norway
Trip Type:
Family
Absolutely recommended lighthouse visit
Sunday, 4th August 2019
I absolutely recommend to visit this lighthouse. As we live an hour drive from it, I wonder why we’ve never visited it before. Theres a nice stroll from the parking lot along the shoreline, and when... Read full review

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Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Children	NOK30.00 tickets
from 15 years	NOK70.00 tickets

Prices are a guide only and may be subject to change

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