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
Name | Söderhäll Lighthouse |
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City | Muskö Tomten |
Country | Sweden |
Coordinates | 59.0119334, 18.2463997 |
Events | shipwrecks, rescues |
Historic significance | maritime aid to navigation in the Baltic Sea |
Stories | anecdotes, myths, or legends related to the lighthouse |
Renovations | converted into a museum or visitor center |
Access description | by car, boat |
Accessible | true |
Landscape type | rocky shores, dense forests |
View description | panoramic view of the surrounding waters and Swedish coastline |
Guided tours | false |
Facilities | toilets, café, gift shop |
Light characteristic | Fl (3) W.15s |
Automated | true |