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Fyren

Tärnö byväg

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Fyren Lighthouse

The Fyren lighthouse was built in 1898 and has been guiding mariners through the waters of the Baltic Sea ever since.

History

  • The tower height of the Fyren lighthouse is approximately 31 meters (102 feet) above sea level, while its focal height reaches an impressive 56.5 meters (185 feet).
  • The lighthouse's distinctive design features a cylindrical structure with a green and white striped pattern, making it easily recognizable from a distance.

Light Characteristics

  • Green (31 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off
  • White (31 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off
  • Red (31 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off
  • Green (56.5 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off
  • White (56.5 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off
  • Red (56.5 meters above sea level): 10 seconds on, 10 seconds off

Location and Accessibility

The Fyren lighthouse is located at the address Tärnö byväg in Karlshamns kommun, Sweden.

Visitors can access the lighthouse via a short walk from the nearby town.

Heritage Status

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the current heritage status of the Fyren lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

The Fyren lighthouse has played a significant role in maritime history, particularly during World War II.

However, no specific details are available regarding notable historical events associated with this lighthouse.

Current Status

Unfortunately, no information is available regarding the current status of the Fyren lighthouse, including whether it is active, automated, or serves as a museum.

Details

NameFyren
CityKarlshamns kommun
CountrySweden
Coordinates56.112984, 14.971283