The lighthouse was established in 1828 and closed in 1984. The lighouse master's house is from 1938, his assistant's house from 1957-58. There is an annex, machinery shed and boathouse. Tungenes Lighthouse is protected and restored to its 1930s appearance. The lighthouse now serves as a fine arts and cultural centre. Concerts with both Norwegian and international artists are regularly arranged here. The café serves good coffee food with a view on the purchase, and on the second floor above the café is the Oskar Sørreime collection. There is also a lighthouse museum and maritime museum on site. Open: daily 12-4pm from mid June to mid August. Sundays 12-4pm the rest of the year (February to November).
Architecture and heritage
Tungenes lighthouse
Tungenes lighthouse today functions as a museum and a cultural venuer with exhibits, gallery and cafe.
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Prices
- From:
- NOK 70
Contact
- Address:
- Tungenesveien 217
- 4070 RANDABERG
- Phone:
- 47 77 60 20
- Email:
- tungenesfyr@jaermuseet.no
- Website:
- www.jaermuseet.no
Facilities
- Toilet:
- Family-friendly:
- Café:
- Parking:
- Season:
- Spring
- Autumn
- Summer
- Winter