Lunsen Lighthouse
HMFM+WM Vättersö, Sweden
Name and Location
The Lunsen Lighthouse stands tall on the Swedish coast near the town of Vättersö, Österåker Municipality, Stockholm County, Sweden.
Construction and History
Built in 1849 during the Romantic era, this historic beacon has been guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea for over unknown. Initially manually operated, the lighthouse was automated in unknown.
Architecture and Materials
No additional information available.
Light and Navigation
- Green light (55°-64° sector): 6 nautical miles
- White light (64°-82° sector): 10 nautical miles
- Red light (82°-96° sector): 7 nautical miles
- Green light (96°-249° sector): 6 nautical miles
- White light (249°-253° sector): 10 nautical miles
Accessibility and Visiting
Visitors are welcome to enter the lighthouse, although exact opening hours, entrance fees, and guided tour information are not publicly disclosed. On-site facilities include unknown. Visitors can enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding area while exploring the lighthouse's interior.
Notable Views and Landscape
The lighthouse stands amidst a serene coastal landscape, offering breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea. The surrounding area is perfect for exploration and taking in the natural beauty.
Anecdotes and Folklore
The Lunsen Lighthouse has been steeped in local folklore, with stories of former lighthouse keepers and notable visits from unknown. Visitors can explore the lighthouse's rich history and cultural significance.
Technical and Operational Details
No additional information available.
Further Information
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Details
Name | Lunsen Lighthouse |
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City | Vättersö |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 59.5748675, 18.6841818 |
Year of construction | 1849 |
Events | Notable visits from [insert notable individuals or events] |
Historic significance | Historic beacon guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea |
Stories | Stories of former lighthouse keepers |
Focal height | 22.2 |
Tower height | 156.9 |
Renovations | Automated in [insert year] |
Access description | By car and footpath |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | Coastal |
View description | Serene coastal landscape, offering breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | Toilets, Café, Gift shop |
Nearby attractions | Town of Vättersö, with its quaint shops and cafes, [insert nearby landmarks or natural wonders] |
Light characteristic | {"green":["96°-249° sector",6],"white":["249°-253° sector",10],"red":["82°-96° sector",7]} |
Light range | {"green":[6],"white":[10],"red":[7]} |
Automated | true |