Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Farsund (Norway). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Lista Lighthouse, Vanse Church, and Frelseren Church. Also, be sure to include Nordberg Fort in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Farsund (Vest-Agder).
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Lista Lighthouse
Also known as: Lista fyr
Lighthouse in Norway. Lista Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located at the western side of the Lista peninsula, a short distance northwest of the village of Vestbygd in the municipality of Farsund in Agder county, Norway. The lighthouse sits on a cape on the edge of the Listafjorden which marks the extreme southwestern edge of the mainland of Norway. The lighthouse had a foghorn that was used from 1877 until 1987. In 1937, the station began emitting a racon signal of the morse code letter "G".
The 34-metre (112 ft) tall unpainted granite tower was first lit in 1836, but it was rebuilt in 1853. The light sits at an elevation of 39.5 metres (130 ft) and it emits a white flash of light every four seconds. The 1,026,000-candela light can be seen in all directions for up to 17.5 nautical miles (32.4 km; 20.1 mi).
In 2003, the station was automated and the buildings were turned over to Vest-Agder county. The site is now used as a museum that is open daily during the summer months.[1]
Address: Fyrveien 70, 4563 Farsund
Vanse Church
Also known as: Vanse kirke
Church in Vanse, Norway. Vanse Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the village of Vanse. It is the main church for the Lista parish which is part of the Lister og Mandal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The white, stone church was built in a cruciform design around the year 1037 using plans drawn up by an unknown architect. The medieval church was rebuilt and expanded in the 12th century and then again in the mid-19th century. The church currently seats about 850 people.[2]
Frelseren Church
Also known as: Frelserens kirke
Church in Farsund, Norway. Frelseren Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Farsund Municipality in Agder county, Norway. It is located in the town of Farsund. It is one of the three churches for the Farsund parish which is part of the Lister og Mandal prosti in the Diocese of Agder og Telemark. The white, stone church was built in a rectangular design in 1905 using plans drawn up in 1785 by the architect George Johnstone from Scotland. The church seats about 380 people.[3]
Address: Kirkegaten 9, 4550 Farsund
Nordberg Fort
Military base, Museum
Farsund Marina Gåseholmen
Sailing, Marina
Address: Barbros gate 13 b, Farsund
Farsund Motorbåtforening
