a few days ago we visited Lindesnes lighthouse. i posted some detail shots from inside the lighthouse earlier but not from the extensive rocky grounds it's built on. it well worth a look
an almost identical shot in color
it's possible for visitors to climb the 2 flights of stairs and go on the outside on the platform under the the light
the view of the lightkeeper's residence and beyond. the lightkeeper only occupies the front half of the house. years ago before modernization a larger crew was required to operate and maintain the lighthouse and the back half was also a residence. but now these quarters are available for the public to rent and stay there.
electric cables to the actual light
a view of the cage around the light from underneath
the platform with railing around the tower
the lighthouse is an impressive sight at any distance but especially so close up
during storms the rocks surrounding the lighthouse can be very slippery. sometimes the weather is so bad that it is too difficult or unsafe to access the various buildings on the premises so there is a network of tunnels connecting them.
a foghorn occupies much of the wooden house beside the light. it's no longer in use but all the necessary equipment is in order. the round tanks are for diesel to operate the compressor for the forhorn and an emergency backup in case of power outage
the original lighthouse was built before electricity and the specialized fresnel lens existed. the base of the original tower that burned coal to make the light still stands on the highest point in the terrain
the lightkeeper's residence viewed from below. the lighthouse is on the southernmost tip of norway surrounded about 270 degrees of sea so it's possible to experience both sunrises and sunsets throughout the year.
the slate roofs typical of the region are an attraction in and of themselves. though expensive and difficult to install the roofs remain a popular choice even today and it's a delight to see them
even in harsh northern climates a roof with good quaity slate like this can last well over 100 years. however if a tile cracks it's quite a job to fix it
close to the parking area there's a hall with a cafe, museum, shop and cinema. the cafe and shop are pricey even for Norwegians but the museum and cinema are free.
in addition to a couple of scattered huts there's a weather station and a picnic area on the grounds as well as a few odd structures like this one
