Name and Location

Svaneke Fyr, also known as Svaneke Lighthouse, is located on the rocky eastern coast of Bornholm, Denmark, just north of the historic town of Svaneke. The address is Skovgade 30, 3740 Svaneke, Bornholm, Denmark. The coordinates are 55°7′54.16″ N, 15°9′10.0″ E (55.1317104 N, 15.1527729 E).

Construction and History

Svaneke Fyr was constructed in 1907 and served as an important navigation aid in the Baltic Sea until its decommissioning. The era during which it was built is classified as early 20th century.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse features a cylindrical, free-standing tower made of brick masonry (exposed red brick) with painted elements on the lantern level. The lantern and gallery are made of cast-iron or steel, typical for period constructions.

Light and Navigation

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the light characteristic, focal height, or range of the lighthouse. It did not have any automation features; instead, it was manually tended until its decommissioning.

Accessibility and Visiting

The grounds surrounding the lighthouse are freely accessible, but the interior is closed to visitors. The location can be reached by walking approximately 600 meters northward along the coastal path from Svaneke town center.

Notable Views and Landscape

Perched atop rocky shore outcrops, Svaneke Fyr commands panoramic views over the Baltic Sea and the wooded slopes that border Bornholm’s eastern coast. During summer months, the lighthouse is framed by yellow gorse and blooming heather; winter storms can dramatize its lonely silhouette against gray skies.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No relevant stories or folklore are available about Svaneke Fyr.

Technical and Operational Details

The technical specifications of the lighthouse, such as light characteristic, focal height, and range, are not publicly documented. It is presumed that the tower height above sea level is approximately 18 meters.

Further Information

Further information can be found in OpenStreetMap (node “Svaneke Fyr” - https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/171504335), Wikidata Q7651631 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7651631), and the Danish Wikipedia article “da:Svaneke Fyr” (https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Svaneke_Fyr).