Kråkenes Lighthouse and the surrounding area with the view to the Atlantic Ocean is a popular goal for adventure seekers.
Kråkenes Lighthouse was built in 1906 and is located at Kråkenes, at the far end of Vågsøy in Kinn Municipality. Today you can stay the night over in the lighthouse and in Stormhuset near by.
Kråkenes Lighthouse with view to the Atlantic Ocean
The lighthouse at Kråkenes was destroyed during the Second World War, but it was rebuilt in 1950. In 1986, Kråkenes Lighthouse was automated.
The lighthouse keeper assistant with family lived in Stormhuset (the Storm House) near the lighthouse. Stormhuset was built in 1930.
Today, Kråkenes Lighthouse and the surrounding area is a popular goal for the locals but also for tourists.
It happens that the weather is so violent at Kråkenes that the sea spray hits far above the lighthouse. It is not safe to be outside near Kråkenes Lighthouse in such weather conditions.
It is a beautiful experience in summer and when the sun sets in the quiet Atlantic Ocean.
Ytre Nordfjord Turlag currently offers accommodation at Kråkenes Lighthouse and in Stormhuset, which is located 50 meters from the lighthouse. There is also a small café there in the summer. Season: Summer.
NOTE – It happens that the storms are so violent in the fjords and on the Western Coast that the waves strikes far above land. When the storm is at its worst and the large waves strikes land, you need to be careful and keep safe distance to the water! Bare rock face are often very slippery. Remember that approximately every seventh wave is extra big and high! This can vary from place to place, some places the frequency is somewhat lower or higher. It is important to take precautions for this.
The drive across the island of Vågsøy to Kråkenes
Below you can see a video from a drive across Vågsøy Island, from Kvalheim to Kråkenes Lighthouse. During the drive you have a great view towards the Atlantic Coast and the Atlantic Ocean.
Kannesteinen at Vågsøy
Kannesteinen is a three meter high mushroom-shaped rock that has been formed by ice and the waves from the ocean during thousands of years.
It is a great experience to see this special stone, a wonderful work of art made by nature itself.
In the summer, when the weather is nice, you can experience Kannesteinen at sunset. In the horizon you can then see the Atlantic Ocean “meeting” the sky in strong and beautiful colours.
There is a trail down to the beach where Kannesteinen is located. The rock is situated at Oppedal in the western part of Vågsøy, northwest of Måløy.
Nordfjord – What to See and Do
The mountains, glaciers, fjords and coastline of Nordfjord are some of the most beautiful landscapes Norway has to offer. Hjelle in Oppstryn, Loen Skylift, Briksdalsbreen glacier and Hoddevik beach are great places to visit when you are in Nordfjord. Nordfjord is located in the northern part of Vestland County, in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Nordfjord
Visit Nordfjord is the official destination company for the Nordfjord area.
Accommodation at Kråkenes
Accommodation at Kråkenes Lighthouse and in Stormhuset
Kråkenes Lighthouse Webcam
Webcam from Kråkenes Lighthouse