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
Name | Hallands Väderö fyr |
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City | Torekov |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 56.4506615, 12.5424891 |
Year of construction | 1870 |
Historic significance | cultural heritage site in Sweden |
Focal height | 46 |
Tower height | 21 |
Heritage status | true |
Renovations | converted to a museum and tourist attraction |
Access description | by ferry from the mainland, guided tours available |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rocky shores, sandy beaches, and lush vegetation |
View description | stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sea |
Guided tours | true |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Nearby attractions | ["old pilot houses and coast guard stations"] |
AIS Radar | false |
Light characteristic | "Mo (modulated)" |
Light range | 12 |
Automated | false |