Lindesnes Lighthouse
Lindesnes fyr
Norway's southernmost lighthouse on the mainland, first built in 1655 and the country's oldest lighthouse station, with sweeping headland views.
Lindesnes Lighthouse stands on the headland at the southernmost tip of mainland Norway, about 2,518 km from the North Cape. The surviving cast-iron lighthouse dates from 1915, and visitors can climb it. A museum hall carved into the rock presents the lighthouse's history. Nearby are the remains of German bunkers from World War II and a coastal trail. On a clear day you can see where the North Sea meets the Skagerrak. Tickets are bought at the entrance. It is about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from Kristiansand. There is almost no public transport, and the headland is windy, so bring a windproof jacket.
Opening hours
Summer about 10:00–19:00; shorter in winter