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Obrestad Lighthouse
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The lighthouse was finished in
1873 and is a solid rock construction. Until 1940 the lantern was placed in
the west end wall, but since the reconstruction after the war the signals
from the lantern have come from the eastern concrete tower.The lighthouse
has been unmanned since 1991, but the Norwegian Weather Office still
receives daily weather observations from the Station.
Sentinel marking Jaeren's arable edge.
Ha local district.
Established: 1873. |
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The light Stands on the point of
a moraine ridge that extends into the sea. From his sitting room the
assistant keeper could observe the sea on three sides. The moors of
Heg-Jaeren are also visible in the distance to the east.
The light is now run by the old parsonage and the local Council. The
parsonage has the distinction of being one of Rogaland's most celebrated
galleries. Every year artists and authors congregate here, fin-ding
Inspiration for new projects. The lighthouse is also open to the public. Ask
for a tour of the tower, or ask to stay for a few days. Obrestad can offer
contemporary artworks on the walls and designer furniture graces the old
sitting room, but the light itself retains its spartan interior.
The lighthouse building is well maintained and open to the public. The first
floor contains the Workshop and engine room. In the loft you can still see
the enormous air tank for the foghorn. |
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