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Furuholmen

Karlsuddsvägen

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Furuholmen (Vaxholm)
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Furuholmen Lighthouse

The Furuholmen lighthouse is located on an island in Lake Mälaren, Sweden.

History

  • The exact construction year of the lighthouse is not specified, but it is believed to date from the late 19th century.
  • The architect and construction materials of the Furuholmen lighthouse are not specified in available information.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The tower height of the Furuholmen lighthouse is approximately 5 meters (16 feet). The focal height is also around 5 meters. The light characteristics include a red light with a range of 4 nautical miles, a green light with a range of 3 nautical miles, and two white lights with ranges of 6 and 4 nautical miles respectively.

The lighthouse has five distinct sectors, each with its own color and height.

Current Status

The Furuholmen lighthouse is currently an active aid to navigation, but it is believed to have been automated at some point. Its current status as a functioning lighthouse is uncertain.

Location and Accessibility

The Furuholmen lighthouse is located on Karlsuddsvägen in the town of Vaxholm, Sweden.

The island where the lighthouse stands can be accessed by boat or ferry from nearby towns.

Heritage Status

No information is available regarding the heritage status of the Furuholmen lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for the Furuholmen lighthouse.

Details

NameFuruholmen
CityVaxholm
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.37171, 18.33525
Current useactive aid to navigation