Långholmen Lighthouse
8Q35+XJ Gatan, Sweden
Name and Location
The Långholmen Lighthouse is located at 8Q35+XJ Gatan, Sweden (Runmarö, Stockholm County). The official name of the lighthouse is simply "Långholmen".
Construction and History
Unfortunately, the year of construction for the Långholmen Lighthouse is unknown. It does not appear to have a recorded nickname or heritage status. However, it continues to function for navigation purposes.
Architecture and Materials
The architectural style and construction materials used in building the lighthouse are not documented. Its height is approximately 6 meters.
Light and Navigation
The lighthouse emits a light that changes characteristics depending on the sector: Iso green light (sectors 31-35, 146-179.5, and 205-212), Iso white light (sectors 36-42 and 180-194), and Iso red light (sectors 43-145 and 213-222). The light range varies between 3 to 6 nautical miles (5.6 to 11 kilometers) depending on the sector.
Accessibility and Visiting
The lighthouse grounds are open for visitors, but guided tours or on-site facilities are not available. Entrance fees and opening hours are unknown.
Notable Views and Landscape
Visitors can enjoy scenic coastal views of the sea and nearby islands from the lighthouse grounds.
Anecdotes and Folklore
No stories or anecdotes about former lighthouse keepers or significant historical events related to the Långholmen Lighthouse are documented.
Technical and Operational Details
The lighthouse is automated. Its focal height and construction era (if known) are not available.
Further Information
For more information, please visit the Swedish Maritime Administration's website._
Details
| Name | Långholmen Lighthouse |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Country | Sweden |
| Coordinates | 59.3049249, 18.7590716 |
| Tower height | 6 |
| Accessible | true |
| Landscape type | coastal |
| View description | scenic coastal areas, with views of the sea and nearby islands |
| Nearby attractions | The nearby attractions are not documented in the provided data. |
| Light characteristic | {"Sector 31-35":"Iso green light","Sector 36-42":"Iso white light","Sector 43-145":"Iso red light","Sector 146-179.5":"Iso green light","Sector 180-194":"Iso white light","Sector 195-204":"Iso red light","Sector 205-212":"Iso green light","Sector 213-222":"Iso red light"} |
| Light range | {"Sector 31-35":3,"Sector 36-42":6,"Sector 43-145":null,"Sector 146-179.5":3,"Sector 180-194":6,"Sector 195-204":null,"Sector 205-212":null,"Sector 213-222":null} |
| Automated | true |