It is located in the village of Andenes at the northern end of the island of Andøya in the Vesterålen archipelago.

[1][2] The lighthouse emits a continuous white light with a more intense flash every 30 seconds.

The light sits atop a 40-metre (130 ft) tall red round cast iron tower.

The lighthouse is managed by the nearby Andøy Museum (Andøymuseet), which offers guided tours during the summer season.

As a result, this is the best known and most visited lighthouse of Norway's Arctic region.