Name and Location

The Getholmen Lighthouse is located on the eastern coast of Sweden, in the Värmdö Municipality of Stockholm County. Its precise location is at SANDHAMN GETHOLMEN 108, 130 44 Harö, Sweden (59.3021058° N, 18.8749654° E).

Construction and History

The year of construction for the Getholmen Lighthouse is not specified in available records.

Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse's architectural style is not explicitly mentioned; however, its height is recorded at approximately 11 meters (36 feet). No information is provided regarding the construction materials used in building this minor aid to navigation.

Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of the Getholmen Lighthouse is Fl(3)W.15s, indicating a flashing white light with a period of 6 seconds. The lighthouse serves as a vital aid to navigation for mariners traversing the Baltic Sea.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors are not permitted to enter the lighthouse. No guided tours or on-site facilities are mentioned.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape/environment of the Getholmen Lighthouse is described as a coastal area. No specific details about the view from the lighthouse are provided.

Anecdotes and Folklore

No local folklore or unique anecdotes are recorded for the Getholmen Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

The automation method used by the Getholmen Lighthouse is unknown. The lighthouse still functions as an aid to navigation, serving mariners traversing the Baltic Sea. No information is available regarding the installation of Automatic Identification System (AIS) or radar equipment at this lighthouse.

Further Information

C 6480 is listed as a reference for this lighthouse.