Foto: Tor Magne Gangsøy

Kråkenes Lighthouse

Serenity through the storm

Whether you are looking for dramatic winter storms or magical summer nights, this is the place to visit. Kråkenes Lighthouse is located on Kråkenes about 25 km from Måløy. The lighthouse faces where the North Sea meets the Norwegian Sea. Despite the fact that the lighthouse is located on a plateau 45 meters above sea level, waves splash far up onto and above the windows when the storms ravage at their worst. Hurricanes and storms are not unknown phenomena, this is perhaps one of the places where it blows most along the Norwegian coast. However, on a nice summer evening, nothing beats the sight of a magnificent sunset right here, on the western tip of Vågsøy.

Overnight stay

At the lighthouse you can rent the “storm suite” which can accommodate up to 4 people. Here you have the entire third floor to yourself and can enjoy both storms and fantastic sunsets. Here is a bathroom with shower, bedroom with double bed, living room with sofa bed, dining area and a small kitchenette.

In the “storm house”, located about 50 meters from the lighthouse building itself, there are 11 beds spread through 4 rooms. Rooms 1 & 2 have bunk beds. Room 1 has 4 beds. Room 2 has 3 beds. Shared toilet and shower for those rooms. While Rooms 3 and 4 have a double bed with a separate toilet. The House has a common shared living room, kitchen and bathroom, in the kitchen you will find all necessary utensils for your morning tea or coffee & to cook during your stay.

Lighthouse Cafe

During the summer months, the lighthouse has a small café on the main floor of the lighthouse. There you can buy coffee, tea, cocoa, juice, waffles, cakes and bread.

How to get there

From Måløy it is about 25 km to Kråkenes lighthouse. Simply follow rv 617 to Raudeberg then follow the signs to Kråkenes, rv 600. When the rv ends, follow the local signs to the lighthouse. During bad weather, driving conditions can be difficult over the mountains between Kvalheim and Kråkenes. On snowy days, the road can be closed at short notice. Parking space is about 250 meters away from the lighthouse.

Ytre Nordfjord Turlag

Ytre Nordfjord Turlag has entered into a leasing agreement with the Norwegian Coastal Administration and took over the operation of Kråkenes Lighthouse on 01.01.19.