Stora Varholmen Fyr

The Stora Varholmen Fyr is a historic lighthouse located on Lilla Varholmen in Göteborgs Stad, Sweden.

History

• The construction of the lighthouse began in 1857 and was completed in 1860.

Architecture

The tower height of the Stora Varholmen Fyr is 15 meters (49 feet). The focal height, which is the distance from the top of the lens to the sea level, is approximately 20 meters (66 feet).

The lighthouse features a distinctive green and white striped pattern, with each section consisting of six lights.

The light characteristics are reported to be LFl (a rotating light with a period of 12 seconds).

The Stora Varholmen Fyr was designed by architect [Unknown], using traditional construction materials such as stone and brick.

Location

The lighthouse is situated on Lilla Varholmen, an island in the Göta älv estuary.

The address is Lilla Varholmen, Göteborgs Stad, Sweden.

The town of Göteborgs Stad is located approximately 5 kilometers (3 miles) from the lighthouse.

Visitors can access the lighthouse by boat or on foot via a nearby pier.

Current Status

The Stora Varholmen Fyr is currently an inactive aid to navigation.

However, it remains a popular tourist destination and is occasionally used for special events and exhibitions.

Heritage Status

The Stora Varholmen Fyr has been listed as a cultural heritage site in Sweden since 1993.

Notable Historical Events

There are no notable historical events recorded for the Stora Varholmen Fyr.