Skjærhalden
Homlungen lighthouse is idyllically located on its own islet outside Skjærhalden on Kirkøy, Hvaler.
Stay in your own lighthouse at Homlungen.
Homlungen lighthouse is idyllically located on an islet outside Skjærhalden on Kirkøy on Hvaler. It is a harmonious small lighthouse and a protected cultural monument from 1867. Homlungen is located on a beautiful small islet, separated by a strait of only a few ten meters from Kirkøy on Hvaler.
At Homlungen lighthouse, the lighthouse itself is ready for rental. The lighthouse has 12 beds and is rented for a maximum of 3 days per booking. The lighthouse has a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge and stove. The old chicken house has been built with a toilet and shower. The Holmen lighthouse is located on is part of the Ytre Hvaler National Park. There is electricity on the island.
To access the lighthouse from Skjærhalden, follow the coastal path south for about 1 km. The path eventually goes through pine forest and over rocky outcrops, approx. 30 min. walking in hilly terrain. The path is steep in places, and can be slippery in wet weather. On the land side inside the lighthouse there are 2 rowing boats to get over to the islet. The round trip is approx. 50 meters. It is possible to moor your own boat at the lighthouse, limited depth.
Fonte: Visit Fredrikstad & Hvaler