Name and Location

The Kungshamn Lighthouse is located in Hummelvik, Nyköping Municipality, Södermanland County, Sweden (coordinates: 58.6256867° N, 17.0195806° E).

Construction and History

The exact date of construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built in the late 19th or early 20th century. The lighthouse stands at an approximate height of 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level.

Architecture and Materials

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Light and Navigation

The Kungshamn Lighthouse exhibits three distinct light characteristics: a green Iso light with a range of 6 nautical miles (10 km), illuminating the sector from 255 to 260 degrees; a white Iso light with a range of 10 nautical miles (18 km), illuminating the sector from 260 to 265 degrees; and a red Iso light with a range of 7 nautical miles (13 km), illuminating the sector from 265 to 299 degrees. The lighthouse is an automated aid to navigation, providing crucial guidance for mariners in the region.

Accessibility and Visiting

Due to its remote location and private ownership, the Kungshamn Lighthouse is not open to the public. However, visitors can appreciate its architectural beauty from a distance or via aerial views.

Notable Views and Landscape

The lighthouse stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Baltic Sea, offering stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape and sea. The immediate environment is characterized by rolling hills and forests, with Nyköping city located nearby.

Anecdotes and Folklore

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Technical and Operational Details

Further Information

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