HALTENSTIFTELSEN

24th June: Summer concert w/ Are Hembre and Julie Dahle Ågard

14-16th July: Festivities, refreshments and party on Saturday

The Tall And Mighty Sletringen Fyr Celebrates 100 Years

On the 16th September, the red and white milestone located outside of Titran will celebrate its anniversary. The lighthouse was built in 1923 as a consequence of a fatal accident that took place at Titran. Standig 46 meters tall, it is the tallest lighthouse in Northern Europe. Sletringen Fyr is made up of cast iron and placed on a low reef on the outskirts of the fishing village of Titran. Constructing the lighthouse was a great accomplishment! The lantern was lit for the first time in autumn of 1923 and became a guiding light for fishermen and sailors. The highest point of Sletringen is roughly 3 meters above sea level. The waves easily roll over the islet when there is stormy weather. Even when there is no wind, you will hear the ferocious waves hit and force themselves through every obstacle in their way. The waves turn white with foam every time they hit one of the many capricious islets and reefs surrounding Titran. The mighty Sletringen Fyr was completed and ready for service at the beginning of October 1923. This means that the lighthouse is celebrating its centenary in 2023. We will be marking this special event on 16th September with activities on Titran suited for the whole family. If the weather allows it, there will be arranged boat trips to the lighthouse, and the lifeboat will we present. A religious service will be conducted outdoors, and children can enjoy rowing activities and a visit from Elias the little rescue boat. There will be food, an art exhibition, speeches, and the local theatre group will present a teaser from the performance “Titranspelet.”