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Hallands Väderö fyr

Hallands Väderö, 269 77 Torekov, Sweden

Name and Location

Hallands Väderö fyr, also known locally as "Väderön", is a historic lighthouse located on Hallands Väderö island in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Sweden.

2. Construction and History

The construction of the lighthouse began in 1865 and was completed in 1870. It stands at a height of approximately 21 meters (69 feet) above sea level, with a focal height of about 46 meters (151 feet).

3. Architecture and Materials

The lighthouse is painted white, with a hard-surfaced tower.

4. Light and Navigation

The light characteristic of Hallands Väderö fyr is Mo (modulated), which means that the light alternates between two intensities. The light has a range of about 12 nautical miles and a sector start angle of 335 degrees, with an end angle of 285 degrees.

5. Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the tower, which offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sea. Guided tours are available, and visitors can reach the island by ferry from the mainland. The lighthouse is located off the coast of Torekov, Sweden, making it a bit remote for casual visitors.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape is characterized by rocky shores, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Unfortunately, there are no notable photos or gallery mentions available for this lighthouse.

Details

NameHallands Väderö fyr
CityTorekov
CountrySweden
Coordinates56.4506615, 12.5424891
Year of construction1870
Historic significancecultural heritage site in Sweden
Focal height46
Tower height21
Heritage statustrue
Renovationsconverted to a museum and tourist attraction
Access descriptionby ferry from the mainland, guided tours available
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky shores, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation
View descriptionstunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sea
Guided tourstrue
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Nearby attractions["old pilot houses and coast guard stations"]
AIS Radarfalse
Light characteristic"Mo (modulated)"
Light range12
Automatedfalse