Tungenes lighthouse

Opening Times

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
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
JoyceBrodie
Stavanger, Norway
Trip Type:
Couples
Thank you for our Easter visit
Sunday, 1st April 2018
I have visited this lighthouse many times and always like to go back. I just want to say a big thank you for being open on Easter Sunday. Well done to all the friendly volunteers in the Sunday cafe... Read full review
Kylian L
Hangzhou, China
Trip Type:
Friends getaway
Beautiful lighthouse
Thursday, 24th August 2017
Went here on a beautiful day. Unfortunately the lighthouse was closed. So we were not able to walk up. Anyway, the panoramic view was still beautiful. 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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