Haugjegla Lighthouse (; also spelled: Hauggjegla) is a coastal lighthouse located in Smøla Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on a waveswept skerry about north of Veiholmen on the north side of the island of Smøla. The lighthouse is only accessible by boat. The lighthouse is listed as a protected site.
History The first light was set up in 1905, the present tower was built in 1922, and the station was automated in 1988. The round, cylindrical, cast-iron tower is painted red with a white stripe around it. The concrete base is painted white. The light at the top emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction) occulting twice every 8 seconds. The 126,000-candela light can be seen for up to .
It is now possible to rent Haugjegla Lighthouse (Fyr) for a holiday in the spring and summer season, from May to September, for up to 10 persons. Tourists can participate in combination with eagle watching, fishing and a visit to the old fishing village Veiholmen.
See also
Lighthouses in Norway List of lighthouses in Norway
References
External links
Veiholmen Fyr Homepage Havkroa, Haugjegla Lighthouse is administered by Havkroa Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening