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Söderhäll Lighthouse

266W+QH Muskö Tomten, Sweden

Name and Location

The Söderhäll Lighthouse is located on Muskö Tomten, Sweden, in the Baltic Sea. It is also known locally as the "Söderhäll Light".

Construction and History

The exact date of the S��derhäll Lighthouse's construction is unknown, but it is believed to have been built during the 19th century. The lighthouse stands at a height of unknown, with a focal height of unknown. Its light range extends unknown nautical miles.

Light and Navigation

The Söderhäll Lighthouse features a light characteristic of Fl (3) W, indicating that it displays three flashes of white light every 15 seconds. The light is colored green and has a range of approximately unknown.

Accessibility and Visiting

Visitors can access the lighthouse, although there are no on-site facilities or guided tours available. The closest settlement is Muskö Tomten, which offers limited amenities.

Notable Views and Landscape

From the top of the lighthouse, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the surrounding waters and the Swedish coastline. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as unknown nautical miles. The surrounding landscape is characterized by rocky shores and dense forests.

Technical and Operational Details

The Söderhäll Lighthouse was previously operated manually by keepers, but it has since been automated to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Today, the lighthouse is no longer an active aid to navigation, but has been converted into a museum or visitor center.

Further Information

Details

NameSöderhäll Lighthouse
CityMuskö Tomten
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.0119334, 18.2463997
Eventsshipwrecks, rescues
Historic significancemaritime aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea
Storiesanecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse
Renovationsconverted into a museum or visitor center
Access descriptionby car, boat
Accessibletrue
Landscape typerocky shores, dense forests
View descriptionpanoramic view of the surrounding waters and Swedish coastline
Guided toursfalse
Facilitiestoilets, café, gift shop
Light characteristicFl (3) W.15s
Automatedtrue