Hestskjær Lighthouse () is a coastal lighthouse located in Averøy Municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. It is located on a small island about north of the village of Langøy. The lighthouse was established in 1879 and automated in 1986.

The tall lighthouse emits a white, red, or green light (depending on direction) occulting twice every 8 seconds. The tower is a round, cylindrical tower that is white with a red top. The 28,200 candela light can be seen for up to .

World War II On 13 February 1944, the two ships SS Irma and SS Henry were sunk near Hestskjær.

See also

List of lighthouses in Norway Lighthouses in Norway

References

External links

Norsk Fyrhistorisk Forening