Name and Location

Djursholmsudde Lighthouse is situated on the southeastern coast of Sweden in the municipality of Danderyd, near the town of Djursholm.

Construction and History

The exact date of Djursholmsudde's establishment is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse was likely constructed to support maritime trade and commerce in the region, as well as to aid navigation for vessels transiting the Baltic Sea.

Architecture and Materials

Djursholmsudde Lighthouse boasts a distinctive architectural design, characterized by its cylindrical shape and white-painted structure. The tower is topped with a lantern room, which houses the lighthouse's primary light source.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse exhibits a unique light characteristic, consisting of six separate lights with distinct colors and ranges: 1. Green light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off; 2. White light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off; 3. Red light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off; 4. Green light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off; 5. White light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off; 6. Red light: 12 seconds on, 2 minutes off. The lighthouse is categorized as a light major aid to navigation by the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), playing a crucial role in ensuring safe maritime passage through the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available.

Notable Views and Landscape

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Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse stands at an impressive height of 5 meters. The light is Fl (Focal Plane) in character, emitting a green-colored beam that can be seen up to 3 nautical miles away. Its reference number is C 6541, and it is listed on the US NGA Pub. 116.

Further Information

For further information, please consult Wikidata entry Q28375622, which provides additional details about Djursholmsudde Lighthouse.