Sälgrund lighthouse, Historic lighthouse in Kaskinen, Finland.
Sälgrund lighthouse is a 25-meter-tall brick structure on Sälgrund Island featuring a circular tower with red and white stripes. The building sits within a maritime complex that includes several other structures and facilities nearby.
Built in 1875, this lighthouse was among Finland's first to use petroleum-powered lighting for maritime navigation. Its construction under architect Hampus Dalström's guidance represented a major advancement in Finnish maritime technology of that era.
This lighthouse stands within a maritime complex that includes former pilot stations, showing how people managed shipping and guided vessels through these waters for generations. Walking around the site, you can see how the buildings and structures reflect the daily work of those who depended on the sea.
The lighthouse is accessible only by boat from Kaskinen harbor, with regular services mainly during summer months. Planning your visit around the warmer season and checking local boat schedules will help you reach the site.
The original lighting equipment still works inside the lighthouse, offering visitors a chance to see how early maritime lighting operated. The surrounding buildings now serve as lodging and meeting spaces, showing how the historic site remains actively used today.
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