Homlungen Lighthouse is a fully automated leading lighthouse situated on a skerry in the archipelago municipality of Hvaler, Norway. The lighthouse and surrounding buildings, which include residences, outhouse, a well, and engine house are proposed protected as a national park. Homlungen Lighthouse is situated 4 km southwest of Gittholmen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Skjærhalden and Korshavn.

Skjærhalden

Village

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Skjærhalden is the administrative centre of Hvaler municipality, Norway. It is located on the island Kirkeøy, location of the Ytre Hvaler National Park center. Its population is 642. Skjærhalden is situated 2½ km southwest of Gittholmen.

Korshavn

Hamlet

Korshavn is a fishing village in Hvaler, Østfold, Norway. Korshavn is situated 4½ km northwest of Gittholmen.

Gittholmen

Type: Islet
Category: landform
Location: Hvaler, Østfold, East Norway, Alvdal, Innlandet, Norway, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

59.04608° or 59° 2′ 46″ north

Longitude

11.06125° or 11° 3′ 41″ east

Elevation

9 metres (30 feet)

Open location code

9FFH23W6+CG

GeoNames ID

9048165

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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Gittholmen” goes by many names.

Norwegian: “Gittholmen”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Svanekil and Botne.

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Highlights include Det gule skjæret and Koltorpneset.

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