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Vallersvik

Vallersviks Gårdsväg

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Vallersvik (Alsvik)
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Vallersvik Lighthouse

The Vallersvik Lighthouse is situated at Vallersviks Gårdsväg, Alsvik, Sweden.

Visitors can access the lighthouse by car or on foot from nearby Alsvik town.

History

The Vallersvik Lighthouse was built in 1931.

Architecture and Construction Materials

The lighthouse features a distinctive design with a tower height of approximately 25 meters (82 feet).

The focal height is around 30 meters (98 feet) above sea level.

The structure is made from concrete and steel, typical materials for lighthouses during that era.

Light Characteristics

  • Green light with a period of 12 seconds, visible within a range of 6 nautical miles.
  • White light with a period of 12 seconds, visible within a range of 10 nautical miles.
  • Red light with a period of 12 seconds, visible within an 8-nautical-mile range.

Current Status

The lighthouse is currently active and automated.

It serves as an important aid to navigation for mariners in the surrounding waters.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for this structure.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are recorded for this lighthouse.

Details

NameVallersvik
CityAlsvik
CountrySweden
Coordinates59.497776, 18.459206
Current useactive navigation