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Bjuröklubb, Nature reserve and lighthouse complex in Skellefteå Municipality, Sweden.

Description

Bjuröklubb is a nature reserve and lighthouse complex situated on a peninsula extending into the Bothnian Bay near Skellefteå. The site features a yellow lighthouse structure, several coastal viewpoints, a long sandy beach called Storsand, and restored historical buildings.

History

During the 13th and 14th centuries this area served as Jungfruhamn port, supporting fishing and seal hunting operations before land elevation made it unusable by the mid-17th century. Later development brought the lighthouse and modern facilities to serve the coastal community's needs.

Culture

The fishing chapel from 1864 stands here as a former gathering place where local fishermen would meet before setting out to sea. It replaced an earlier structure and remains a spiritual landmark for the community.

Practical

Access is via an asphalt road that leads to parking areas, with wheelchair-accessible wooden ramps near a café offering sea views. Comfortable pathways connect the different sections of the site, making it easier to explore for visitors with varying mobility.

Did you know?

A weather station operated by SMHI has recorded temperature and rainfall measurements here since 1878, providing a rare long-term climate record for this northern region. This data collection makes the site valuable for understanding climate changes over more than a century.

Inception
June 29, 1976
GPS coordinates
64.48088,21.57500
Latest update
December 10, 2025 20:08

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