Name and Location

The Kyrkbacken Lighthouse is located in Sankt Ibb, Sweden, near the mouth of the River Rönne, which empties into the Baltic Sea.

2. Construction and History

Built in 1930, the Kyrkbacken Lighthouse has a rich history as an important aid to navigation on the Baltic coastline. Its proximity to busy shipping lanes made it a crucial landmark for mariners, helping them avoid hazards and stay on course.

3. Architecture and Materials

The Kyrkbacken Lighthouse stands at approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level. Its structure features a traditional Swedish design with a robust tower and lantern room at the top. The exact materials used are not specified in available data.

4. Light and Navigation

The lighthouse emits four different light signals, each with unique characteristics: green light flashing every 4 seconds (visible for up to 9 nautical miles), white light flashing every 4 seconds (visible for up to 13 nautical miles), red light flashing every 4 seconds (visible for up to 10 nautical miles), and a second green light signal flashing every 4 seconds (also visible for up to 9 nautical miles).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the Kyrkbacken Lighthouse.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape and notable views of the area are not specified in available data.

7. Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore related to the Kyrkbacken Lighthouse are provided.

8. Technical and Operational Details

According to available data, the lighthouse's light character is marked as "Iso" (Intensity-modulated oscillation), a type of light signal that uses a rotating lens to flash Morse code messages. The exact operational details, such as frequency and duration of maintenance or any notable events, are not specified.

9. Further Information

This article draws on available data from the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) publication 116, as well as information from the Wikidata project.