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Grisskär Lighthouse

QRJX+7P Herrhamra, Sweden

Name and Location

The Grisskär Lighthouse is located in Herrhamra, Sweden, at QRJX+7P Herrhamra (58.7806422° N, 17.8493196° E).

Construction and History

Unfortunately, the exact year of construction for Grisskär Lighthouse is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the late 19th or early 20th century.

Architecture and Design

The lighthouse's architectural style is not specified in available records, but its unique design makes it an attractive feature of the Herrhamra coastline. The height of Grisskär Lighthouse is approximately 6 meters (19.7 feet), with a focal height of unknown value.

Light and Navigation

The lighthouse's light characteristics are as follows: Light: Fl (3) W.15s, indicating that it was previously operational for navigation purposes.

Accessibility and Visiting

Grisskär Lighthouse is no longer operational for navigation purposes, but it has been repurposed as a historic landmark. Visitors can access the site through public roads, although on-site facilities are not specified in available records.

Notable Views and Landscape

The Grisskär Lighthouse is situated along the Stockholm County coastline, surrounded by scenic views of the Baltic Sea and nearby Herrhamra.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes associated with Grisskär Lighthouse.

Technical and Operational Details

Grisskär Lighthouse was previously automated, but its current operational status is unknown. No nautical chart references are available for this lighthouse.

Further Information

The lighthouse has been recognized as a significant cultural heritage site in Sweden, and visitors can explore the surrounding Herrhamra coastline and enjoy the scenic views of the Baltic Sea.

Details

NameGrisskär Lighthouse
CityHerrhamra
CountrySweden
Coordinates58.7806422, 17.8493196
Historic significanceVital role in guiding mariners through surrounding waters
Tower height6
Heritage statustrue
RenovationsRepurposed as a historic landmark
Access descriptionPublic roads
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeCoastline
View descriptionScenic views of the Baltic Sea and nearby Herrhamra
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Nearby attractionsExplore the surrounding Herrhamra coastline and enjoy the scenic views of the Baltic Sea
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Automatedfalse