Name and Location

Skötkobben Lighthouse is located on the island of Sandhamn in Sweden.

Construction and History

Skötkobben Lighthouse was constructed in 1863 during the era of modernization of Sweden's maritime infrastructure. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown meters above sea level, with a focal plane height of unknown.

Architecture and Materials

The Skötkobben Lighthouse is an octagonal structure built from local limestone, with a distinctive red roof. Its architecture is characteristic of the late 19th-century lighthouses in Sweden.

Light and Navigation

Skötkobben Lighthouse features two light sectors:

• Sector Start: 162°
• Sector End: 172.1° (green light)
• Range: 6 nautical miles

Additionally, there are three other light sectors with varying characteristics:

• Sector Start: 172.1° (white light)
• Sector End: 182.8° (range: 10 nautical miles)
• Sector Start: 182.8° (red light)
• Sector End: 273° (range: 7 nautical miles)
• Sector Start: 273° (green light)
• Sector End: 346° (range: 6 nautical miles)
• Sector Start: 346° (white light)
• Sector End: 357° (range: 10 nautical miles)
• Sector Start: 357° (red light)
• Sector End: 16° (range: 7 nautical miles)

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access Skötkobben Lighthouse by ferry or private boat. The lighthouse is located on the island of Sandhamn, which offers scenic views and hiking trails.

Notable Views and Landscape

The surrounding landscape features a mix of forests, meadows, and rocky coastlines, providing a picturesque backdrop to the lighthouse.

Anecdotes and Folklore

Unfortunately, there are no notable local folklore or unique anecdotes available for Skötkobben Lighthouse at this time.

Technical and Operational Details

The lighthouse is automated, with no manual operation required. For navigational purposes, Skötkobben Lighthouse is referenced on nautical charts.

The managing authority responsible for Skötkobben Lighthouse is the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM).