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Lilla Varholmen fyr övre

Lilla Varholmen

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Lilla Varholmen Fyr Övre

The Lilla Varholmen fyr övre is a lighthouse located on the island of Lilla Varholmen, off the coast of Göteborgs Stad, Sweden.

History

  • The construction of this lighthouse began in 1905 and was completed by 1907.

Architecture

The tower height of the Lilla Varholmen fyr övre stands at approximately 29 meters (95 feet). The focal height is also 29 meters, indicating that the light can be seen from a great distance. The lighthouse features an Iso character lens with four different colors: red, green, red, and white.

Location

The Lilla Varholmen fyr övre is situated on the island of Lilla Varholmen in Göteborgs Stad, Sweden. The address for this location is not provided due to its remote nature.

Visiting Information

Due to its isolated location, visiting information for the Lilla Varholmen fyr övre is limited. However, it can be accessed by boat or kayak from nearby locations.

Current Status

The Lilla Varholmen fyr övre is currently an automated lighthouse, indicating that it no longer requires human maintenance. Its status as a museum is not confirmed.

Heritage Status

The Lilla Varholmen fyr övre has been designated as a notable historical landmark in Sweden due to its unique architecture and remote location.

Notable Historical Events

Unfortunately, there are no specific events recorded for the Lilla Varholmen fyr övre.

Details

NameLilla Varholmen fyr övre
CityGöteborgs Stad
CountrySweden
Coordinates57.70498, 11.703401
Current useactive navigation