Store Torungen fyr, Raet National Park

Name: Store Torungen fyr
Address: Raet National Park, Norway

#2 among attractions in Raet National Park

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Store Torungen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse on the island of Store Torungen in the municipality of Arendal in Agder county, Norway. This lighthouse, together with the nearby Lille Torungen Lighthouse, mark the entrance from the Skaggerak through the outlying islands to the mainland town of Arendal. Both lighthouses were built in 1844 with the same specifications, making "twin" lighthouses marking the way to Arendal. The two lighthouses were put on the coat-of-arms for the local municipality of Hisøy in which the lighthouses were located. Over time, both lighthouses were replaced, and the only one still standing is the Lille Torungen Lighthouse, although it is no longer in use. The site of the Store Torungen Lighthouse is accessible only by boat. The island and site is open to the public, the tower is open daily during the summers, and the lighthouse keepers house is available to rent for overnight accommodations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 58°23'56"N, 8°47'25"E

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Store Torungen fyr – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Trinity Church, Barbu Church, Arendal Town Hall, Tromøy Church.

4.3 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Trinity Church, Arendal
109 min walk • Trinity Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the central part of the town of Arendal. It is the church for the Trefoldighet parish. It is also the seat of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
4.6 miN
Church
Barbu Church, Arendal
117 min walk • Barbu Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the Barbu area of the town of Arendal.
4.4 miN
Concerts and shows, Visitor center, Theater
Arendal Town Hall, Arendal
112 min walk • Arendal Town hall is located in the middle of downtown Arendal, Norway. The building's two theater halls have been given names from the two lighthouses outside Arendal, Store Torungen Lighthouse and Lille Torungen Lighthouse.
4.4 miNE
Church
Tromøy Church, Arendal
113 min walk • Tromøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Brekka on the east coast of the island of Tromøy. It is one of the churches for the Tromøy parish which is part of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
2.8 miNW
Church
Hisøy Church, Arendal
73 min walk • Hisøy Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of His on the island of Hisøya. It is one of the churches for the Hisøy parish which is part of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
5.1 miN
Bridge
Tromøy Bridge, Arendal
131 min walk • The Tromøy Bridge is a suspension bridge that crosses the Tromøysundet strait in the municipality of Arendal in Agder county, Norway. It connects the island of Tromøya with the mainland, about 3.5 kilometres northeast of the town of Arendal.
3.6 miN
Church
Færvik Church, Arendal
92 min walk • Færvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Færvik on the island of Tromøy. It is one of the churches for the Tromøy parish which is part of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
5.2 miW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Øyestad Church, Arendal
133 min walk • Øyestad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Rykene, on the north side of the river Nidelva. It is one of the churches for the Øyestad parish which is part of the Arendal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark.
4.2 miN
Museum, History museum
Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum, Arendal
108 min walk • Kløcker's House - Arendal Museum is a museum located centrally at Arendal in Agder, Norway. It is dedicated to the culture and history of Arendal with a special focus on the Kløcker family.
4.5 miN
Park
Houen Margarete Foundation, Arendal
116 min walk • The Houen Margarete Foundation, often simply referred to as the Margarete Foundation, is a Norwegian foundation. It was created by a gift of money from Anton Christian Houen to the municipality of Arendal in 1891.
3.5 miW
Church
Engene Church, Arendal
90 min walk • Engene Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Arendal Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Nedenes.