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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

For further reading, refer to the Lunsen Lighthouse Wikipedia page: unknown. The Lunsen Lighthouse is managed by unknown. For additional information and sources, consult:

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Details

NameLunsen Lighthouse
CityVättersö
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.5748675, 18.6841818
Year of construction1849
EventsNotable visits from [insert notable individuals or events]
Historic significanceHistoric beacon guiding mariners through the treacherous waters of the Baltic Sea
StoriesStories of former lighthouse keepers
Focal height22.2
Tower height156.9
RenovationsAutomated in [insert year]
Access descriptionBy car and footpath
Accessibletrue
Landscape typeCoastal
View descriptionSerene coastal landscape, offering breathtaking views of the Baltic Sea
Guided toursfalse
FacilitiesToilets, Café, Gift shop
Nearby attractionsTown 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]}
Automatedtrue