Tranøy Fyr - Historic Lighthouse awaits visitors on Norway's rugged northern coast

The Tranøy Lighthouse rises majestically on Stangholmen at Hamarøy's edge, showing a captivating scenery as one descends toward the parking area. This impressive maritime lookout stands surrounded by charming white buildings, complemented by a distinctive red boathouse and welcoming pier along the water's edge.

A winding bridge traverses rocky outcrops, seaweed-covered shores, and kelp beds, connecting visitors to this isolated outpost. The breathtaking natural setting draws attention—from the sheltered lagoon to the carpet of seaweed draping the rocky landscape, all backdropped by the imposing Lofoten Wall rising dramatically across the Vestfjord.

The 19th-century Tranøy Lighthouse rises 27.3 meters above Stangholmen in Norway's Vestfjorden, connected to the mainland by a cast-iron footbridge spanning 270 meters.

Over the course of 40 years in the 19th century, a total of one hundred lighthouses were built along the coast to secure the way for the seafaring nation of Norway. One of these was Tranøy Lighthouse in 1864.

Since it was first illuminated in the mid-19th century, the lighthouse underwent a significant transformation in 1936 when its current tower, originally from Moholmen, was installed.

Electrified in 1959 and now without its fog signal (discontinued in 1983), the structure remains a distinctive landmark in Hamarøy municipality, Nordland.

The lighthouse is now owned by the Norwegian Coastal Administration and is run by the energetic and cheerful Anne Gry Jakobsen.

Tranøy Lighthouse has been a protected heritage building since 1997 due to its strategic location, historical role, and architectural value.

The collection of steadfast buildings encircling the lighthouse now offers overnight accommodation, with 40 beds distributed across 16 rooms ranging from double rooms with bathrooms to self-contained apartments.

Each building bears a name rooted in the lighthouse's working history, when the keeper, caretaker and assistant lighthouse keeper all lived on Stangholmen with their families, maintaining this vital navigational outpost.

To reach the top of the lighthouse, you need to climb 83 steps of a steep staircase.

First-class food is served in the boathouse based on local and locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast is delicious, varied and irresistible. For dinner, their specialty is grilled stockfish and many other seafood delicacies.