List of lighthouses in the Faroe Islands explained

This is a list of lighthouses in Faroe Islands.[1]

Lighthouses

NameImageIslandLocationYear builtNotes
Akraberg LighthouseSuðuroyAkraberg

61.3944°N -6.6791°W
1909Because of the constant winds in the area the structure is supported by guy-wires.
Borðan LighthouseNólsoyC. 800m (2,600feet) west of Nólsoy lighthouse1900
Kallur LighthouseKalsoyOn a promontory at the northwestern edge of Kalsoy island1927
Kalsoy LighthouseKalsoyAt the southern end of Kalsoy island1893
Nólsoy LighthouseNólsoy7km (04miles) southeast of Tórshavn1893This lighthouse serves as a landfall light for Tórshavn which is the capital of the Faroes. Not to be confused with the nearby Borðan Lighthouse.
Mykineshólmur LighthouseMykineshólmur west off Mykines island1909The westernmost lighthouse in the Faroes
Skansin Fort LighthouseStreymoyTórshavn1888

See also

Notes and References

  1. 9 September 2016.