Selsker Lighthouse
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Built1943
First lit1947
TypeCoastal lighthouse
Tower height18.4 m
Light characteristicMo(N)W 30s
Range10 nautical miles
Building materialConcrete
Access typeBoat access

Selsker Lighthouse stands on the offshore skerry Selsker near Ófeigsfjörður. It was constructed of concrete in 1943 but did not enter service until 1947. The 18.4-metre lighthouse was designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson and converted to solar power in 1992.

The lighthouse is 18.4 metres high. The light has a listed range of 10 nautical miles.

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Selsker Lighthouse stands on the offshore skerry Selsker near Ófeigsfjörður. It was constructed of concrete in 1943 but did not enter service until 1947. The 18.4-metre lighthouse was designed by engineer Axel Sveinsson and converted to solar power in 1992.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source
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