Homborsund Lighthouse

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Homborsund Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the island Store Grønningen in the municipality of Grimstad in Agder county, Norway. It sits about 2 kilometres southeast of the village of Homborsund in the Eide area. It was established in 1879, and is listed as a protected cultural site. Homborsund Lighthouse was constructed the same year as Lyngør Lighthouse, and the two stations have similar designs. The station includes a livinghouse for two families, outhouse, boathouse and pier, in addition to the light. The light was automated in 1992, and the station was de-populated. Today it is open to the public for overnight stays and guidance. The surrounding area is a protected bird sanctuary. ()

Local name: Homborsund fyr Coordinates: 58°15'14"N, 8°31'46"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Lillesand Town- and Maritime Museum, Lillesand Church, Saltholmen Lighthouse, Rivingen Lighthouse.

5.5 miW
Maritime museum, Museum
Lillesand Town- and Maritime Museum, Lillesand
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Historical place, Church
Lillesand Church, Lillesand
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Lighthouse
Saltholmen Lighthouse
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4 miNE
Lighthouse
Rivingen Lighthouse
102 min walk • Rivingen Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse in the municipality of Grimstad in Agder county, Norway. The lighthouse was first established in 1886 on a small island at the southern approach to the harbour of the town of Grimstad.
3.5 miN
Manor house
Nørholm
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2.1 miNW
Church
Eide Church
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4.6 miN
Church
Østerhus Church
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5.5 miW
58°14'54"N • 8°22'45"E
Lillesand Gjestehavn, Lillesand
140 min walk • Sailing, Marina
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Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Østre Grimevann
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