It is located in the western part of Solund municipality in Vestland county.

[1][2] The 31-metre (102 ft) tall, round, cast iron tower is painted red.

At the top sits a light that emits a white flash every 30 seconds at an elevation of 45 metres (148 ft) above sea level.

The light station was heavily damaged in an air raid during World War II in 1945.

[3][4] Utvær lighthouse is currently displayed on the 50-kroner Norwegian banknote.