Name and Location

The Jarosławiec Lighthouse is located in Jarosławiec, Poland (54.5397052° N, 16.5423198° E) in Sławno County, West Pomeranian Voivodeship.

Construction and History

The Jarosławiec Lighthouse was built in 1838, making it one of the oldest lighthouses on the Polish coast. Its original purpose was to guide mariners through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Pomerania.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is a characteristic example of a traditional Polish lighthouse design, featuring a white tower with a red band near the top.

Light and Navigation

The Jarosławiec Lighthouse emits a white light every 9 seconds, with a period of 2.05 minutes followed by a blackout period of 0.45 minutes. This sequence is repeated for each group of lights, making it easier for mariners to distinguish the Jarosławiec Lighthouse from others in the area.

Accessibility and Visiting

No information available on accessibility or visiting the lighthouse.

Notable Views and Landscape

No information available on notable views or landscape surrounding the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No anecdotes or folklore available about the Jarosławiec Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse has a height of approximately 33 meters (108 feet), with a focal plane height of 50.2 meters (164 feet). It has a range of 23 nautical miles and a sector angle of 77.5° to 65.5°.

Further Information

The Jarosławiec Lighthouse has been listed as a protected cultural monument in Poland since 1978. It is also included in the Polish Maritime Administration's list of lighthouses and beacons.