Yxlan Lighthouse

The Yxlan lighthouse is situated on an island in the north of Stockholm archipelago, located between the islands of Furusund and Blidö.

Location and Accessibility

• The island is accessible by car ferries from the mainland.

No specific information is available regarding the construction year or history of the Yxlan lighthouse.

History

• No specific information is available regarding the construction year or history of the Yxlan lighthouse.

Architecture

The Yxlan lighthouse has a tower height of 7 meters, with a focal height of approximately the same value.

• It features four distinct light patterns, each with a different color and period: green (9 seconds), white (9 seconds), red (9 seconds), and green (9 seconds).

The light characteristics are reported to have a range of 6 nautical miles for the first pattern, 9 nautical miles for the second pattern, 7 nautical miles for the third pattern, and 6 nautical miles for the fourth pattern.

Materials

No information is available on the construction materials used in the Yxlan lighthouse's architecture.

Current Status

The Yxlan lighthouse is reportedly an active aid to navigation.

• However, no information is available regarding its automation status or whether it has been converted into a museum.

Heritage Status

No specific heritage status information is available for the Yxlan lighthouse.

Notable Historical Events

No notable historical events are reported to be associated with the Yxlan lighthouse.