Andenes Lighthouse
Andenes, Norway
A red cast-iron lighthouse at the northern tip of Andøya. Andenes is the base for whale safaris to the deep water just offshore where sperm whales feed.
Andenes Lighthouse (Andenes fyr) stands in the harbour town of Andenes at the northern tip of the island of Andøya in Vesterålen. The red, 40 m tall cast-iron tower was completed in 1859, automated in 1978 and given protected status in 1999. Its white light flashes every 30 seconds and can be seen for about 18 nautical miles. Because of the midnight sun, it is lit only from 10 August to 26 April.
Andenes lies about 300 km north of the Arctic Circle, and the midnight sun lasts there from 19 May to 25 July. Thanks to the narrow continental shelf off the coast, the town is an important centre for whale watching. The lighthouse is looked after by the nearby Andøy Museum, which offers guided tours in summer. Times and prices change, so check ahead.
- Nearest town
- Andenes, Norway
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 69.3240, 16.1300
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Norway: Electronic tolls by number plate. Automatic toll roads and toll rings; many routes include car ferries. Motorway limit for cars: 110 km/h.
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Campsites nearby
- Andenes CampingCampsite3 km from Andenes LighthouseWi-Fi
- Midnattsol CampingCampsite8 km from Andenes LighthouseTentsCaravans
- Stave CampingCampsite17 km from Andenes LighthouseTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Stave CampingCampsite17 km from Andenes LighthouseTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersWi-Fi
- Kvalnesbrygga Camp & DykkersenterCampsite19 km from Andenes Lighthouse
All campsites in Norway · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Andenes Lighthouse?
Andenes Lighthouse is in Andenes, Norway, at GPS 69.3240, 16.1300. It is about 36 km from Gryllefjord.
Can you camp near Andenes Lighthouse?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Andenes Camping, about 3 km away; within 25 km there are 5 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Andenes Lighthouse?
Andenes Lighthouse is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Senja and Andøya: Norway in miniature.
What is there to see near Andenes Lighthouse?
Places worth a stop nearby: Tungeneset (50 km), Arctic Cathedral (116 km), Abisko Canyon (151 km) and Lofotr Viking Museum (153 km).
When is the best time to visit Andenes Lighthouse?
Cold, short days in November–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)