Kvassheim Lighthouse

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Kvassheim Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the beach at Kvassheim in Hå municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located about 2.5 kilometres south of the village of Vigrestad. The original building was established in 1912 and automated in 1984. In 1990, the lighthouse was replaced with a smaller, automated lighthouse located about 70 metres to the west of the old building. The old building is now used as a museum and landmark. ()

Local name: Kvassheim fyr Coordinates: 58°32'39"N, 5°40'54"E

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Kvassheim Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ogna Church, Varhaug, Sirevåg, Brusand.

4.9 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Ogna Church
127 min walk • Ogna Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Hå Municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Ogna. It is the church for the Ogna parish which is part of the Jæren prosti in the Diocese of Stavanger.
5.2 miN
Locality
Varhaug
132 min walk • Varhaug is the administrative centre of Hå municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The village is located in the district of Jæren and it is the second largest village in Hå municipality after Nærbø. It was also the administrative centre for the former municipality of Varhaug from 1894 until its dissolution in 1964.
5 miSE
Village
Sirevåg
129 min walk • One of the highlights of Sirevåg is its pristine white sandy beaches, which stretch for miles and offer the perfect spot for sunbathing, picnicking, or simply taking a leisurely stroll along the shore. The crystal-clear waters invite visitors to dip their toes in...
2.4 miE
Village
Brusand
62 min walk • Brusand is a village in Hå municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The small village is located on a small isthmus of land between the lake Bjåvatnet and the North Sea.