Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Lindesnes Fyr
LIGHTHOUSE
(
www.lindesnesfyr.no
;
adult/child Nkr60/free;
10am-8pm late Jun-early Aug, shorter hours rest of
year)
Rising above the cape is the evocative Lindesnes Fyr, a classic lighthouse. In two of the
buildings you'll pass as you climb to the cape, there are exhibitions on the history of the
lighthouse, while the visitors centre next to the gate has an informative video. The first
lighthouse on the site (and the first in Norway) was fired up in 1655 using coal and tallow
candles to warn ships off the rocks. The current electrical version, built in 1915, is visible
up to 19.5 nautical miles out to sea.
Sleeping
Lindesnes Camping og Hytteutleie
CAMPGROUND
(
38 25 88 74;
www.lindesnescamping.no
; Lillehavn; campsites Nkr215, cabins Nkr260-1500;
)
Set beside a tiny cove and surrounded by interesting granite outcrops, this campsite, with
excellent modern facilities, is on the shore 3.5km northeast of Lindesnes Fyr. There's a
small kiosk and kitchen facilities, and you can also organise boat hire.
Lindesnes Havhotel
HOTEL
(s/d Nkr1045/1295, 2-bed apt Nkr1450; )
This big, stylish resort-style place draws Norwegian families. It may be a little soulless on
the outside, but it is supremely comfortable, has great facilities and can be a bargain.
Views are wonderful and there are complimentary bicycles.
Getting There & Away
Buses from Mandal (Nkr78, one hour) travel to the lighthouse via Spangereid on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
