Hendanes Lighthouse

Hendanes Lighthouse (Hendanes fyr) is a coastal lighthouse located in Kinn Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on the western shore of the island of Vågsøy, about 3 km north of the village of Vågsvåg.

History
It was first lit in 1914 and it was replaced by an automated light in 1952. A radio beacon was active from 1963 to 1992.

The octagonal wood tower and adjacent lighthouse keeper's home are built into the side of a mountain. The tower is painted white and the lantern is red. The light sits at an elevation of 48.5 m above sea level. The light emits a white, red or green light, depending on direction, occulting twice every 8 seconds. The light can be seen for up to 12.8 nmi.