Name and Location

The Karlskrona Övre Lighthouse is located in Sweden, specifically on Galgamarken-Trossö island just south of the naval harbour in Karlskrona Municipality, Blekinge län.

2. Construction and History

Established in 1918, the Karlskrona Övre Lighthouse is a rear range-light that guides vessels into the naval harbour. It stands about 2 km southeast of the historic town centre and forms a fixed alignment with its counterpart “Karlskrona Nedre” (the front light). The lighthouse remains active, fully automated, and under the operation of the Swedish Maritime Administration.

3. Architecture and Materials

The structure is a cylindrical tower built on a masonry foundation using steel sheet-clad material. The tower itself is white, following the standard Swedish leading-light paint scheme.

4. Light and Navigation

Technical details about the light's height, focal height, range, and light characteristic are not publicly available; consult Sjöfartsverket “Svenska fyrar och ledmärken” for further information. The lighthouse is managed by the Swedish Maritime Administration and appears on nautical charts as part of series Nos. 611 (Karlskrona innerskärgård) and 612 (Karlskrona utrikes).

5. Accessibility and Visiting

The site can be reached by car or on foot via Saltsjöbadsvägen, with a short forest path leading up to the tower. However, the interior is closed to visitors. On-site parking is available nearby, but no facilities are provided.

6. Notable Views and Landscape

From the vicinity of the light, one enjoys panoramic sea views across the Baltic Sea, with glimpses of the naval shipyards and historic wooden town on Trossö.

7. Further Information

• Consult Sjöfartsverket publications or official Notices to Mariners for specific technical parameters not readily available in public sources.

8. Technical and Operational Details

Consult Sjöfartsverket publications or official Notices to Mariners for specific technical parameters not readily available in public sources.

9. Further Information

For more information, visit the Wikidata page at https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39898764 or consult the OpenStreetMap entry at https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/79055735.